Polly55
Novice Member
I tried to remove an LED bulb which is in good condition and cost £10, and the glass covering the bulb came off. Can anyone tell me if it is safe to use without the glass ?
I would, because the exposed solder joints often carry mains voltageIt shouldn't be an issue at all, I have several of the small screw in type with the same SMD LED's and they don't have any glass covering. I've seen some like yours with glass and some without so I wouldn't worry.
I would, because the exposed solder joints often carry mains voltage
They are almost certainly GU10 bulbs that run on mains voltage. But it's a good point, if they are 12V it's probably fine. @Polly55 are they mains (GU10) or 12V with a transformer (most likely MR16 bulbs)?
Yes, but due to brilliant design mains (or a potentially lethal) voltage is often present on the face of the pcb. It's something I was unaware of until there was a thread about it in here.
Yes, but due to brilliant design mains (or a potentially lethal) voltage is often present on the face of the pcb. It's something I was unaware of until there was a thread about it in here. I tested some open faced GU10 bulbs I had installed in the kitchen with a multimeter and binned them. I only buy covered ones now.