Baz Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Just returned from a trip around the country, as you do, noticed that the light in the fridge wasn't working. Checked it out, found that the bulb had "blown". Look on the www for a replacement, can only find one listed at a cost of £31 !!!!!!!!!!!!! Surely this cannot be right ? Anyone out there know different. Would appreciate any assistance (lol) Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Hi Baz, just had a quick look on espares.co.uk and they have what they describe as a universal fridge lamp for £2.99- is this like the one you want to replace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Thanks for that info George, but the part which espares lists is for mains fridges/freezers. I can find hundreds of listings for household fridges, but none for the type fitted in motorhomes. The bulb itself is 12 volt 2 watt and is contained in a white plastic enclosure which is 10mm square. I have never seen anything like it in the way of bulbs before. I did find a bulb of that spec listed on one of the websites I went into, but that was the one that was priced at £31. Looks like I will have to wait until Monday and phone around some of the motorhome accessory people, like CAK and see whether they are able to help, or even get hold of Dometic UK (lol) Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Thanks for that info George, but the part which espares lists is for mains fridges/freezers. I can find hundreds of listings for household fridges, but none for the type fitted in motorhomes. The bulb itself is 12 volt 2 watt and is contained in a white plastic enclosure which is 10mm square. I have never seen anything like it in the way of bulbs before. I did find a bulb of that spec listed on one of the websites I went into, but that was the one that was priced at £31. Looks like I will have to wait until Monday and phone around some of the motorhome accessory people, like CAK and see whether they are able to help, or even get hold of Dometic UK (lol) Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Hi Baz- go to a decent electical supplier who deals in lighting, and see what they can offer, you may not get an identical one with a fancy white plastic cover but if its the same voltage and wattage what does it matter, an adverage fridge bulb of 240v costs about £ 3.50 so expect to pay twice that amount for a 12v one. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 With the blown bulb in your hand Go to www.rswww.com and follow the various links to lighting and bulbs. You should find a reasonabbly priced replacement on this site somewhere! C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Hi Baz Have you tried the manufacturers? never mind keep smiling (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Hi Baz, sorry about previous duff info, I was watching the Rugby at the same time! dometic.co.uk have a search page to find the nearest spare part supplier, perhaps you can get a replacement bulb posted from one of them. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Thanks to all who replied, I have now contacted my local Dometic service centre, who have put a bulb on order for me, at a cost of £5.50. They reckon they should have it in a day or so, don't keep them in stock as so little call for them. So by the end of the week I should be all lit up again. (lol) Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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