Ruiandsion Microwave Bulb Z187 Base 250V 2A 25W Microwave Lamp Bulb for Universal Microwave Pear Oven Lamp, Warm White

Exactly like the one that was broken on my microwave. Fitted easily (same fastenings/connections)

It's a light bulb. This was an easy fix for me to replace the failed bulb in my Panasonic microwave. As an electrical engineering graduate I was well aware of the potential dangerous charges stored in capaacitors so i steered well clear of those. The trickiest bit was bending the tabs holding the old light bulb in, and then again to hold the new bulb.

Firstly there are warnings that messing about with microwave ovens can be dangerous as there is a risk of electric shock from the undischarged capacitors even when disconnected from a power source. Extreme care needs to be taken by unqualified DIY’ers. The bulb on our Dunelm microwave failed so after a bit of searching I decided on this bulb fitting as a replacement. It surprised me that this requires a complete unit consisting of bulb AND holder which I discovered to my cost when removing the failed one, thinking it would simply unscrew like an oven or cooker hood bulb. It shattered in my hand causing cut fingers so again care needs to be taken here as well. There are many variations out there of bulb fittings but this one being 25 watt was the one I decided on being of the same power. Removing and replacing the unit was fairly simple and straightforward. Although, at nearly £8, more expensive than some, it’s well worth it for a reliable unit that worked straight away.Update 13/03/24: When another purchaser raised the question of whether I got a 20 or25 watt bulb I checked and found I actually got a 20 watt bulb which does work albeit less bright but it’s not what I ordered. Why they offer 20 and 25 watt but only send 20 watt is slapdash but not worth returning. I’ve therefore reduced the 5 star rating to 4.

Correct item and easy to fit

Fast, efficient service with a really good product.

Delivered on time. Excellent illumination ability, works perfectly.

Very good

The bulb itself was described as 25W which was the original type bulbThe one delivered was only 15W and was dimmer than the original Panasonic onei did fit it though rather than return as i wanted to complete the job and it does work so maybe just something for other people to know in advance