LEDs - domestic use (1 Viewer)

[ojibway]

This is a question for the sparkies out there!

I recently bought some 240v G9 LEDs to replace halogen bulbs - see image attached.

They work fine but we notice that they are still glowing all night when turned off! That suggests that they are not saving us anything if they are "on" 24/7

Has anyone any idea what's going on and how I can remedy this?:Sad:
Mike and Annie

 

[scotjimland]

There must a be a small voltage existing at the LED when switched off .. as little as 10v may make them glow..

it may be faulty wiring, other faulty luminaire in the circuit.. or faulty light switch.. it's really not a DIY job to test but you could start by doing some basic checks..

Switch off the MCB for the lighting circuit .. then inspect the switches and pendant fittings.. if nothing is obviously amiss I suggest you call in an electrician to do a full test.

UPDATE

just found this on a sparks forum.. seems like a common issue

http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/electrical-forum-general-electrical-forum/46668-led-glow.html

 

[hilldweller]

just found this on a sparks forum.. seems like a common issue

For the non techies.....

Two wires side by side for a long distance can transfer a tiny amount of current. It happened before with the old light but you could not see it, the LEDs are so efficient you can now see it.

Don't worry about it !

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[ojibway]

Thanks, that's great. The link to the electricians forum explains it well. I think I will leave well alone as it seems to use very little electricity and the system is closed down when we are not there.
Mike and Annie:Cool:

 

[Sandancers]

Don't worry about it, I've had a 8w (equivalent) LED at the top of the stairs for a few years, does glow when switched off and no harm has ensued.

 

[mikekaren2]

Looks like you have got the free night light version!

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