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#229173 10-Feb-2018 23:23

So first 1, then 2, now all 3 of the lights have gone out in our Bosch Rangehood. I think I am done with Bosch Appliances.

I did a quick google and found they take G4 bulbs, but I removed one, and the filament looks fine.

What other issues could exist?

The device otherwise seems to be working (fans etc).

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#1955056 11-Feb-2018 07:43

Does looks fine mean you've checked the filament with a meter or an eyeball? I have a different brand but it only has 1 power source for bulbs so if that was involved they'd all go at same time.

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#1955087 11-Feb-2018 08:25

Lamps have a very similar life expectancy.

I understand you've had a bad run, but I don't think it's fair to blame them for blown lamps.

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#1955100 11-Feb-2018 09:55

I would suggest fitting LED's as replacements

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#1955121 11-Feb-2018 10:46

Bosch won't be making the light bulbs themselves.

Bulbs are a consummable - get a few , as well as a couple spares and move on.

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#1955122 11-Feb-2018 10:51

If its these https://www.bunnings.co.nz/osram-halogen-20w-capsule-g4-12v-bulb-warm-white_p00291577

Then a trip to Bunnings and < $2.50 will tell you if its just the bulb or something else.

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#1955125 11-Feb-2018 11:01

I have a multimeter. I didn't even think about testing them using this. I'll give this a go.

The question was more about whether if it wasnt the bulbs, but something else, what could it be?

If it IS a bulb, then I have no issue with it, I understand entirely, they are consumables and it's been quite a few years!

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#1955144 11-Feb-2018 12:11

It could be the transformer, but 100% start with the bulbs.

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#1955203 11-Feb-2018 14:08

robjg63:
If its these https://www.bunnings.co.nz/osram-halogen-20w-capsule-g4-12v-bulb-warm-white_p00291577

Then a trip to Bunnings and < $2.50 will tell you if its just the bulb or something else.

I've been buying Philips 2 pack 20w. Interesting that those Osram are rated twice the average life of the Philips. May make a difference if vibration a factor.