Does anybody have experience with emergency downlight bulbs?

[Polymathic]

such as the type here:

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I was under the impression that with the way emergency bulbs, that you cannot have multiple bulbs on the same circuit because they will conflict.

Am I wrong about this?

The kitchen has 3 fittings, and this seems like a good option.
Does anybody have experience with these type of emergency lights in their home?

 

[Tabac]

Is this a poll ?

No.

 

[Nerfherder]

such as the type here:

Makro Online Site | Makro South Africa | Never Miss a Deal. Get the Best Deals

I was under the impression that with the way emergency bulbs, that you cannot have multiple bulbs on the same circuit because they will conflict.

Am I wrong about this?

The kitchen has 3 fittings, and this seems like a good option.
Does anybody have experience with these type of emergency lights in their home?

You can't have multiple switches, multiple lights are fine.

Actually I can't speak for downlighters but I don't see how they would be different.
I have 3 bulbs that are "loadshedding" bulbs in my study all on the same switch.
Then in the bedrooms each room has a emergency bulb and a normal bulb on one of the circuits.

I can't use them in the kitchen because there is a dimmer on the switch
I can't use them in the lounge as there are two switches for the same circuit.

 

[RedViking]

Are these those lights you have to have on for it to charge?

 

[Dimpie (JIGSAW)]

I hate downlights ... so yesteryear

 

[Pak Fa Fui]

Buy it, try it

 

[Nemesys]

You can't have multiple switches, multiple lights are fine.

Actually I can't speak for downlighters but I don't see how they would be different.
I have 3 bulbs that are "loadshedding" bulbs in my study all on the same switch.
Then in the bedrooms each room has a emergency bulb and a normal bulb on one of the circuits.

I can't use them in the kitchen because there is a dimmer on the switch
I can't use them in the lounge as there are two switches for the same circuit.

This is from a review on Takealot of the globe.

Note: If you plan on using more than one of these in a single light arrangement then make sure to install them with opposite contacts, else they will not turn off (because they are essentially charging each other). It's a simple fix that just requires rotating one of the bulbs 180 degrees.

So it seems the maximum of two per circuit.

 

[RedViking]

This is from a review on Takealot of the globe.

Note: If you plan on using more than one of these in a single light arrangement then make sure to install them with opposite contacts, else they will not turn off (because they are essentially charging each other). It's a simple fix that just requires rotating one of the bulbs 180 degrees.

So it seems the maximum of two per circuit.

Doesn't it form a perfect loop then if you have 3. Unlimited light as they will just always charge each other?

 

[leon.davibe]

This is from a review on Takealot of the globe.

Note: If you plan on using more than one of these in a single light arrangement then make sure to install them with opposite contacts, else they will not turn off (because they are essentially charging each other). It's a simple fix that just requires rotating one of the bulbs 180 degrees.

So it seems the maximum of two per circuit.

I think it is just a question of all bulbs has to be with the neutral/live on the respective line

If they aren't indicated on the bulb it would just be a lot harder to determine which is wrong way round in a multi bulb arangement

 

[leon.davibe]

Doesn't it form a perfect loop then if you have 3. Unlimited light as they will just always charge each other?

I think they will all charge but will affect the switching ie it may not operate as intended

 

[BuckRogers]

We have downlights in the bathrooms and I changed one of them out to a chargeable in each bathroom. Works well.

 

[Nemesys]

such as the type here:

Makro Online Site | Makro South Africa | Never Miss a Deal. Get the Best Deals

I was under the impression that with the way emergency bulbs, that you cannot have multiple bulbs on the same circuit because they will conflict.

Am I wrong about this?

The kitchen has 3 fittings, and this seems like a good option.
Does anybody have experience with these type of emergency lights in their home?

This is from a review on Takealot of the globe.

Note: If you plan on using more than one of these in a single light arrangement then make sure to install them with opposite contacts, else they will not turn off (because they are essentially charging each other). It's a simple fix that just requires rotating one of the bulbs 180 degrees.

So it seems the maximum of two per circuit.

A ten pack at TA at R492

 

[Pak Fa Fui]

This is from a review on Takealot of the globe.

Note: If you plan on using more than one of these in a single light arrangement then make sure to install them with opposite contacts, else they will not turn off (because they are essentially charging each other). It's a simple fix that just requires rotating one of the bulbs 180 degrees.

So it seems the maximum of two per circuit.

A ten pack at TA at R492

You really only need one per light fitting

 

[Ma’bad]

The GU10 emergency bulbs can be a hit and miss. I had three bulbs in one fitting and one would just stay on. However, after inserting it in the opposite direction it worked properly. An E27 emergency bulb on a different fitting then would stay on if I connected the three bulbs. Other times the light is dimmer in certain fittings or with certain combinations. I also found that the gu10 bulbs does not last very long and gets dim very quickly, unlike the e27 emergency bulbs which remain bright. They also require a few hours to charge and the light needs to be on for it to charge. Note that I used a different brand to the one advertised that you posted a link to And I had this problem when i moved to another house and at my parents house, so I dont think it was due to poor wiring.

I hope that helps!