LED bulbs flicker when turning off new glass light switch

[azibux1]

Hi all,

I recently fitted this light switch:

http://www.theinternetelectricalsto...al-light-switch-1-way-black-glass-35773-p.asp

With these bulbs in a ceiling fan light:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KQNKH5Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Please note that everything worked perfectly fine with a standard light switch and the LED bulbs.

This switch comes with a note saying "A single flash occurs when the standby current of the light switch is more than the standby current of the bulb, when the switch is off (especially for bulbs which are less than 5W). To solve this issue get an electrician to remove the light fitting and add the included capacitor inbetween the neutral and live connections"

My light turns on fine, but when turning it off, the LED bulbs flicker 2 or 3 times before they turn off... Even with this supplied capacitor fitted.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to solve this? And more importantly, is this likely to cause any damage to the bulbs / their lifespan? If it is not harmful to the bulbs then I am not too fussed, although it will still be nice to find a solution.

Anyone able to answer the above questions please?

Thanks!

 

[JohnW2]

This switch comes with a note saying "A single flash occurs when the standby current of the light switch is more than the standby current of the bulb, when the switch is off (especially for bulbs which are less than 5W). To solve this issue get an electrician to remove the light fitting and add the included capacitor inbetween the neutral and live connections". ... My light turns on fine, but when turning it off, the LED bulbs flicker 2 or 3 times before they turn off... Even with this supplied capacitor fitted. ... Does anyone have any ideas on how to solve this? And more importantly, is this likely to cause any damage to the bulbs / their lifespan? If it is not harmful to the bulbs then I am not too fussed, although it will still be nice to find a solution.

I suspect that you may be experiencing a 'swings and roundabouts' phenomenon - i.e. the price you're paying for the capacitor preventing the lights flashing whilst they are switched off might well be that the very same capacitor is causing a flash or two just after the switch is turned off! I personally would probably just live with it, not the least since I'm not sure what other solution there could be (a resistor in series with the capacitor might help, but I certainly wouldn't guarantee it)!

Kind Regards, John

 

[azibux1]

Thanks for the response

Do you think it will cause any harm to the bulbs? If not... I'll probably just leave it then.

 

[JohnW2]

Thanks for the response ... Do you think it will cause any harm to the bulbs? If not... I'll probably just leave it then.

I very much doubt that it would harm the bulbs/lamps - which is one of the reasons why I would personally probably just live with it.

Kind Regards, John

 

[azibux1]

Yeah I'll just put up with it then Thanks