The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

We've got one out in our bathroom. It's a flush 3 LED downlighter.
It's taken a week to source one and costing £60 to replace!

 

[Dave7]

I thought LED light bulbs were supposed to last for years? Kitchen one went a few weeks ago and the hall one has gone this morning. They were decent makes too, not Chinese cheapos.

Our bulbs seem to go in groups ie 2 or 3 within a short time. I wonder if its power surges.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Incidentally, did you know that Rory from Runrig was a keen runner ? He was a member of (the legendary) HBT club. (Hunters Bog Trotters, named after a patch on the slopes of Arthur’s Seat). Back when I was running 15 years ago he and his wife were regulars at cross country and hill races, his wife often winning her category.

I wasn’t aware of that. I’ve missed watching the International Cross country events that used to be broadcast live from Arthur’s Seat.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I thought LED light bulbs were supposed to last for years? Kitchen one went a few weeks ago and the hall one has gone this morning. They were decent makes too, not Chinese cheapos.

It’s usually the electronics that fail, the LED’s themselves are usually ok. It’s a combination of heat and often under specified components. Sadly buying a decent make doesn’t always mean that you’re getting top quality.

 

[Mo1959]

It’s usually the electronics that fail, the LED’s themselves are usually ok. It’s a combination of heat and often under specified components. Sadly buying a decent make doesn’t always mean that you’re getting top quality.

Take it you aren't doing Park Run or is it a later start there? Usually 9 at my nearest one in Perth I think.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

I wasn’t aware of that. I’ve missed watching the International Cross country events that used to be broadcast live from Arthur’s Seat.

Yes they were good, we went along to them most years.

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks hard frost and freezing brrr wont be riding today. Im on dog sitting duties this evening for a neighbours spaniel so have been tidying up the batcave in case of anything toxic it might try chewing ie superglue, small tins of chain oil etc
i did wonder about attaching one of those small bike lights that flash to its collar when we go night walkies but then it might get freaked and leg it!

 

[Mo1959]

Morning folks hard frost and freezing brrr wont be riding today. Im on dog sitting duties this evening for a neighbours spaniel so have been tidying up the batcave in case of anything toxic it might try chewing ie superglue, small tins of chain oil etc
i did wonder about attaching one of those small bike lights that flash to its collar when we go night walkies but then it might get freaked and leg it!

Seems to be a lot of early dog walkers in our local park early in the mornings. You can see all the lights bobbing around with the owners with head torches and the pooches wearing flashers on their collars.

 

[Chief Broom]

Seems to be a lot of early dog walkers in our local park early in the mornings. You can see all the lights bobbing around with the owners with head torches and the pooches wearing flashers on their collars.

Not such a daft idea then i'll go for a flash in the park!

 

[Mo1959]

Will it be safe to enter????

 

[Tenkaykev]

Take it you aren't doing Park Run or is it a later start there? Usually 9 at my nearest one in Perth I think.

No, Mrs Tenkaykev didn’t feel up to it so I bailed as well. Might bling the Brommie with Christmas decorations and go for a ride later 😁

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Not such a daft idea then i'll go for a flash in the park!

You want to be careful flashing in the park, it might get you in trouble.

 

[BoldonLad]

I thought LED light bulbs were supposed to last for years? Kitchen one went a few weeks ago and the hall one has gone this morning. They were decent makes too, not Chinese cheapos.

Bulbs are a nightmare now. So many different types, sizes, fittings. Gone are the simple days of 40, 60, 100watt, and bayonet fitting!

 

[PaulSB]

We've got one out in our bathroom. It's a flush 3 LED downlighter.
It's taken a week to source one and costing £60 to replace!

Water and leccy don't mix well.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all,
Dog walk completed, it's a damp grey day out there.
A domestics day today, MrsP has decided it a tidying up and wash the kitchen floor kind of day.