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  1. J

    Multiple blown GU10s

    Thanks, yeah I do wonder if that's the case actually. Also the old tenant didn't really look after the place so I'd suspect if he changed the bulbs himself at the end of the tenancy he may smeared grease on cheap bulbs; I don't know about domestic electrics (hence I'm here!) but from my live...
  2. J

    Multiple blown GU10s

    I can actually see the doors to the substation from my window and it's no more than 30 foot as the crow flies across the courtyard. However, as it serves just this ~10 y.o. apartment block (and I have a number of rather prima donna electrical devices which haven't had tantrums yet) my hope is...
  3. J

    Multiple blown GU10s

    Thanks for taking the time to think this through and write your post John, you're quite right. Unfortunately moving house seems to be the enemy of critical thinking!
  4. J

    Multiple blown GU10s

    Hi all, The flat I've just moved into has 8 GU10s in the kitchen/living area. When I walked in and flicked on the switch for the very first time, the breaker tripped. On turning it back on, four of the GU10s have blown. One I'd expect given how prone cheap GU10s are to going, but four in such...
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