Rubbish emergency spot lights

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Rubbish emergency spot lights

Postby Oliver » Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:46 pm

Looks very cheap and the seller has put paper over the original labels. The unit has power, charging light and "trouble" light. There is a test button although it's usually easier to just turn off the power, especially considering spot emergency lights are usually high up.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-2W-LED-E ... 3526522977
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Re: Rubbish emergency spot lights

Postby Slyspark » Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:55 pm

Looks like a right pile of wank. Doubt that complies to any safety standards at all. Funny thing is, by putting his company name on those, he becomes even more liable than if he were just selling them as originally made.
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Re: Rubbish emergency spot lights

Postby fluorescent » Mon Jul 29, 2019 12:25 am

Quote from the description: "Lamps UK a UK Seller. Please Buy From A British Supplier, Lamps UK Can Give You All The Support And Information You May Need Along With a Good Returns Policy, Unlike Some Overseas Companies"

...whilst selling tat from China not even rated to UK voltage. *Face palm*
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Re: Rubbish emergency spot lights

Postby Oliver » Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:27 am

I wonder who it was who bought one? :roll:
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Re: Rubbish emergency spot lights

Postby Slyspark » Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:01 am

I hope whoever it was didn't purchase a fire extinguisher from the same seller - something tells me neither would work properly!
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Re: Rubbish emergency spot lights

Postby Cobster » Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:51 pm

That's crap. It doesn't look to be earthed either.
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Re: Rubbish emergency spot lights

Postby Slyspark » Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:56 pm

To be fair, probably hasn't got any metal in it, that costs money. lol
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Re: Rubbish emergency spot lights

Postby Oliver » Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:07 am

Is is made out of very thin metal and there is a dent on the front left of it even though it's supposedly new.
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Re: Rubbish emergency spot lights

Postby lasagafield » Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:43 am

Look at that crusty jpeg label!
Didn't even notice the fitting after that!
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Re: Rubbish emergency spot lights

Postby Oliver » Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:12 am

I thought it might be put there just for picture but I have a feeling it would be shipped stuck on.

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