Ikea @ Rhodes, NSW - 7W LED Clear E14 Globes $3.99 (down from $9.99)

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  bb_hunter on 23/05/2015 - 23:07

  Ikea doesn't stock B22 globes?

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    aibargain on 23/05/2015 - 23:26

    I can't find any on their website.

    Not ideal, but can only find a B22 to E27 bulb converter

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    pseudonym303 on 23/05/2015 - 23:46

    B22 are former British empire bulbs. Not of great concern to IKEA. Mostly all of Europe, North America and Asia use Edison screw exclusively.
    When IKEA move into India and open up their 25 stores, then you might see some B22 bulbs being produced. Until then the market is just too small.

    Get converters, or change your archaic light fittings if you want IKEA bulbs.

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      gizmojo on 24/05/2015 - 01:50

      Edison screw (used in E27) and bayonet mount (used in B22d) are about as old as each other. Both conventions have been used for light bulbs since the 1870's. It makes no sense to call one archaic without calling the other one archaic also. Shame on you to scorn the British Commonwealth and the bayonet mount. May Bayonetta correct your behaviour.

      Bayonet is arguably better in typical applications.

      The main weakness of bayonet fittings seems to be that if they are distorted they can fasten the bulb poorly. The solution is to use good fittings and make sure they stay that way.

      Edison screw can be a bit susceptible to bulb damage when installing or removing caused by weak bulbs, dodgy threads/fittings or poor technique. As a result I see cases where "surgery" is required to remove a jammed bulb or broken off bulb base from an Edison screw fitting.

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      Russ on 24/05/2015 - 08:12

      +1

      DON'T USE CONVERTERS. B22 to ES converters are deadly. A properly-wired ES socket will have mains active wired to the center pin, and neutral to the screw thread. Neutral should be at or near ground potential, so you shouldn't be electrocuted if you accidentally touch the thread metalwork (No guarantees though, sometimes electricians get it wrong).

      As a B22-to-ES converter can be inserted into the light socket either way around, you have a 50% chance of connecting the screw thread to mains active - the deadly wire. On a lot of bulbs, it's very easy for your fingers to touch the screw thread metal when replacing a bulb. Even if the electric shock doesn't kill you, the resulting fall from the ladder or chair could.

      The B22 socket is far safer. Remember, ES was developed in America, where the mains is at 110V. While that voltage will give you a solid shock, most such shocks don't result in death. 230V/240V, like Australia has, is far more dangerous.

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  scrimshaw on 24/05/2015 - 00:03

  Electrics noob here. Is e27 the most widely used form of lighting socket in Australia? Moving to a new house and I'm fairly certain 80% of the lights are called 'edison screw', should I buy E14 or E27?

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    ca6leguy on 24/05/2015 - 01:00

    E27

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    Captain Electrode on 24/05/2015 - 12:32

    Here in Perth, the most widely used is a standard bayonet (Push & twist) socket.

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  user27 on 24/05/2015 - 01:14

  Is it just me but I've found the Ikea LEDs flicker quite a bit. Not sure if this is what other people have found as well? Or am I not understanding something about the LED technology?

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    KMeister on 24/05/2015 - 06:50

    +1

    Most likely a transformer issue. Most of the halogen transformers causes LED globes to flicker. Legacy leading edge dimmers don't help either.

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      user27 on 25/05/2015 - 13:37

      I think for one light it is the dimmer that may cause issues. What do you do to resolve that?
      Another globe was purchased with the ikea lamp sitting next to it at ikea and that sometimes flickers as well. I'm quite sure it was the E14

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        KMeister on 25/05/2015 - 21:32

        +1

        Since these LEDs aren't compatible with dimmers, you'd have to either bypass the dimmer or replace the dimmer with a regular switch. Though it's a simple task, you'd need to hire an electrician to get it done.

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    ca6leguy on 24/05/2015 - 09:20

    Which LEDs are you talking about? Globes or downlights? You should not get any flicker on globes. It is possible on downlights if your transformer is not fully compatible.

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  shadow131 on 24/05/2015 - 08:22

  Any LED 6000K or higher on sale at ikea? 2700k Is too warm for me :(. Makes me sleepy for some odd reason

  Closes ive seen in ikea's site is 5000k