Mr16 connector problems

At first the light would occasionally go off and I simply needed to take the. One of the holders for my MRGU5. Now after a couple of weeks the new holder seems to have exactly the same problem , with the bulb seemingly not making proper contact. The two pin connection do seem to have limited life maybe due to heat. The low voltage GZand GUwill not allow GZ(Dichroic) lamps to be fitted in GUholders but both lamps can fit in the GZholders however with the extra low voltage MRlamps dichroic lamps can be fitted into non dichroic fittings and so over heat the sockets.

My attempts to buy replacement sockets at a reasonable. Also the connector is different from the one shown in the picture. Save yourself time and buy more expensive ones right away. MRfittings are not very goo especially when Halogen lamps have been used.

They get very hot and as a result the pin connector becomes brittle and the connector. Replacing the dimmer completely with a regular switch eliminated the problem. I suspect that it was because there was already another dimmer for another set of lights there.

Having occasional problems with the connectors for MRbulbs going bad after changing the bulb a few times. Seems the connection loosens up. Here is an option for repairing the mrtwo pin halogen bulb socket if it begins to fail.

You can get another type of socket and bulb style called GU-it has a better connection and will give. Wide range of electrical components. Free Delivery on Eligible Orders! Suitable for use with all MRand MRbulb types, halogen, CFL and LED. The main difficulty here is, you may have to replace the whole downlight unit for an IP version if in the bathroom, How ever you will not have to replace any more transformers and are a lot less likely to get problems with bad connections in the future.

MRbulbs have two pin connectors rather than the lugs found on GUbulbs. MRsimply push in place with metal clips also gripping the edge of the bin base. Spare Lampholder MRis rated 4. Thanks, this looks about the right length.

Retrofit MRLED problems revealed! The new current abode is festooned with MRhalogens. I had similar problems with a set of three MRlamps I bought from Homebase a couple of years ago. I took the whole lot back to show them the charred wiring and swollen transformer, and they exchanged them for an identical looking set of GUdownlights.

LED connectors from LEDS4LESS. Our MRconnectors are also suitable for MRbulbs. I also have had problems with the better ones being too large for a particular trim. Many (most) cannot be dimmed.

Also, be aware of color temp. I am stuck with some expensive ones from Oshram that are just too blue for a home. Mrlamp holder, normally named halogen light socket, are applied to safe bulbs in ceiling lighting fitting and to provide a secure, trusted connection towards the.

MRand MRbulbs both fit into the same connector since the terminal pins are 5mm apart on both sizes of bulb. Two holes are drilled through the connector through which you can screw the connector into position on your ceiling, wall or wherever.