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Arducius

Not really DIY but this seems the best place fo this question. I need to replace all the light bulbs in my kitchen because new bulbs keep blowing and I think it's because I haven't got them all matching (how you find out what bulbs the previous occupant bought is beyond me).
So where is a good online place to get 240v GU5.3, preferably LEDs?
I also have the same predicament with under-cupboard (above worktop, mood lighting but not actually that useful) lights. These are 12v G4 halogens. Again I'd rather replace with LEDs if possible.

Normally my local hardware store would be the go to option but they don't have what I'm after.

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NotThamesWater in reply to @Arducius

I swapped out all of our MR16 GU5.3 bulbs with MR16 GU10 LEDs

It did mean a bit of rewiring though - cutting out the transformers & wiring in GU10 connectors - but that seemed worth it, as to change the bulbs to LED, I would have needed to swap the transformers to work with LEDs

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Arducius in reply to @NotThamesWater

Ideally I'd like to not rewire the whole kitchen or have to do much at all. Got enough unfinished jobs around the house without starting on a new one! We don't have a problem with the type of bulbs or the light warmth etc, just that they keep blowing.

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