Dimmable LED buzzes after 30 minutes

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by JimP, Nov 18, 2020.

  1. JimP

    JimP Member

    I have a dimmable LED that begins to buzz after about 30 minutes of being on, is this simply because it has warmed up or something wrong?

    Can anyone recommend a solution or a good quality bulb that doesn't buzz?
     
  2. Teki

    Teki Screwfix Select

    Which LED lamp and dimmer are you using?
     
  3. JimP

    JimP Member

  4. Madeofale

    Madeofale Active Member

    does it buzz on full or only when its being dimmed, if when its dimmed does it stop when you turn it up to full
     
  5. JimP

    JimP Member

    Only when dimmed and yes turning it up to full stops the buzz
     
  6. Teki

    Teki Screwfix Select

    I'm not really a fan of Luceco LEDs. They aren't very reliable.

    Try something like a Philips or Megaman lamp.
     
  7. JimP

    JimP Member

    Thanks I'll do that. That fact it's quiet to begin with suggests the LED is the culprit
     
  8. Teki

    Teki Screwfix Select

    Yes, if kept at the same dimming setting something inside the lamp is getting hot (possibly a coil) and it starts to buzz.
     
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  9. Bazza

    Bazza Screwfix Select

    Where are you getting the neutral from for your switch?
     
  10. JimP

    JimP Member

    It comes down from the ceiling rose back to the switch.
     
  11. Bazza

    Bazza Screwfix Select

    So you have a live, a switched live, a neutral and an earth to the switch?
     
  12. JimP

    JimP Member

    Yes I do. I was surprised the neutral was there, my house is a relatively new build.
     

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