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I always use a piece of tissue when handling the bulb so as not to leave any fingerprints. I am using the cheaper bulbs but would this affect the dimmer switch ?

yes the fittings are dimmable, instructions are here https://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/pdfs/07/p3856307.pdf .This is the 5th replacement I had from screwfix they last for about 4-5 months then blow. Screwfix replace them no problem but I cant keep this up forever.[/url]

GU 10 bulbs

I have 5 mains voltage downlights in living room wired to 500W dimmer switch. This is the 3rd time the dimmer has blown, originally i was using 50W bulbs but i then changed them to 35W internally fused bulbs hoping this would prevent problem. bulbs have blown previously and has tripped the mains...