Blue flash followed by a brown stain

[Master of None]

Pulled out my Ikea Extractor hood tonight and got a fright. A bright blue flash and pop then a completely dead cooker hood (no lights or fan). Was going to just return it but after digging out the receipt its 14 months old. So checked the 5A fuse in plug and it was blown. Replaced it and fan came on but no lights. Checked lamps and found this.

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• Master of None
• 27 May 2010
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• Master of None
• 27 May 2010
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Notice the 2 pin holes in the bases. Could they have worked loose in transit and been arcing a bit every time I have used it and eventually burned through? How would this make the lamps pop at the same time?
Could there be some other dangerous fault?
Do you think its safe just to change the lamps?
A bit nervous because you actually turn it on by pulling out the stainless steel front

 

[LoveRocket]

That is the best post title I've seen on here. Well done!

Unfortunately I can't help with your questions.

 

[Master of None]

Just took another picture of the fitting because it does not look like a lamp not fully screwed in could cause a bad connection on the SIDE of the Edison. Looks like is is sprung to me.
Any ideas?

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• Master of None
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Not a bad for a picture taken through a 30mm inspection mirror.

 

[Master of None]

Don't think it is connected because this happened at the instant I switched it on but there was a thunder storm at the time.
Anyone any ideas?

 

[LoveRocket]

Is your house supplied by overhead cables?

 

[Master of None]

No visible cables. Must be underground.

 

[LoveRocket]

It's a weird one mate, it looks like there's been a short through the base of both bulbs, thus causing the pin-holes. Sorry I can't help, but I've not got a clue what's happened here.

 

[Mickymoody]

I've had power issues with Ikea, my main light blows lights regular, then the bulbs aren't available, but still blow.

So I researched this, and lots of others said the same, Ikea electronics are bad.

 

[Master of None]

But its made by whirlpool for Ikea, or it it just cheap lamps?

 

[joinerjohn]

I was replacing a light bulb in my house once. There was a big flash quickly followed by a brown stain. But the brown stain wasn't anywhere near the light bulb.

 

[LoveRocket]

I was replacing a light bulb in my house once. There was a big flash quickly followed by a brown stain. But the brown stain wasn't anywhere near the light bulb.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha! That's brilliant mate, really funny! Because the OP of course meant that there was literally brown stainage around the light fittings, but you made a joke out of it about soiling yourself with fear! The OP missed a trick there!

 

[Master of None]

And I thought I had made the joke just obvious enough.
Glad you got it Loverocket.

 

[pukka]

most of ikea kitchen appliances are coverd by a 2 or 5 year warranty

Paul

 

[Master of None]

Cheers pukka will check that if the new lamps don't work.