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[saki]

I have identified downlighters in my hall as CFL. Can anyone advise how to remove the bulb to identify what kind it is. TIA

[Mr White]

Depends what type of fitting it is, oh and they are obsolete. Picture would help. It may push up and twist slightly, or it may unscrew

[saki]

Thanks for your reply. I have attached photo. I realise they have been superceded by LEDs but hoping I can still buy them if I can identify the type. I understand there are 2 pin and 4 pin but not sure how to tell which one I have.

[Mr White]

You have been looking at the wrong information. 2 pin or 4 pin refers to the "2d" fittings. What you have has a GU10 base (Just twist) as it is a CFL it is obsolete

[saki]

Thanks, that is very helpful. With that new information I have read on the internet I can purchase LED replacement bulbs. I need to establish whether I need long form replaments or not and then it is simply a case of replacing the bulb. I do not need to touch the ballast. Is that correct? Also I have several of these CFL bulbs in the hall but only two are out. Do I need to replace them all with LEDs or can I leave the ones that are okay and have a mix of CFL and LEDs?

[saki]

At last got one out. Photo attached. 220-240v 9W 75mA. Looks as though I need long form replacements

[saki]

Just to wrap this up. LEDs arrived today. I decided to replace them all with LEDs. Much better light now. Thanks for your help with this.