What is a G9 light fitting?
Conventional G9 light bulbs are halogen lamps, but G9 LED bulbs offer an environmentally friendly direct replacement for this style of light. A G9 bulb has a specific ‘9-pin spread’ connector type. Originally, G9 bulbs were made using glass but now this not always necessarily the case.
How do you remove G9 bulbs from fixtures?
The easiest way to remove stuck G9 bulbs is to give them a strong tug or rocking motion, and pull them straight out. If the bulb is burned and welded in, then breaking it to grip the base by nose pliers is usually the quickest way to unstuck them.
How do you install a halogen bulb without touching it?
When changing a halogen light bulb, it’s important not to touch the bulb directly with your fingers. Switch the power source off before removing any protective casing holding the light bulb. Pull the bulb out of the fixture and install the new one by lining up the prongs so they fit inside the grooves.
Why do my G9 halogen bulbs keep blowing?
A loose connection in the lamp holder can also cause bulbs to blow. The same can happen if the spring loaded connection in the bulb holder is slightly loose. This will cause electricity to arc across the contact, cause too much heat and blow the bulb.
Can a G9 halogen be used as a dimmer?
If your G9 halogen is on a dimmer, it is probably a tungsten dimmer. Tungsten (leading edge) dimmers are not 100% agreeable with LEDs. So, if you have a tungsten dimmer and you get problems. You will need to fit a trailing edge dimmer.
What are the different types of halogen lampholders?
There are several different types of Halogen Lamps and lampholders. Here we are listing G9 lampholders and the popular G4 fittings. If you need to replace a GU10 or the smaller 2 pin G4 then we can supply just what you need.
Do you need a transformer for a G9 LED bulb?
So here is the simple answer. Yes, the G9 LED is a direct replacement for the G9 halogen bulb. You don’t need a transformer or LED driver (see section 6). But, before you change them over, make sure the lights are switched off.
What’s the difference between a G9 led and an unbranded led?
The wattage of branded G9 LEDs is not as high as that of the unbranded ones. But, be aware, these unbranded LEDs are not always as bright as they claim. Just because it says 10W (100W) on the box, it doesn’t mean it’s true. And, the G9 10W LED is three times the length of the standard G9 LED.