Low energy downlighting choice

[telectrix]

never liked the cfl ever since i had to use a torch to repair a connection on a fire alarm sounder with 3 cfl downlights all within 4 ft of the sounder.
( what i mean is i used the torch to see. used a screwdriver to do the repair )

 

[telectrix]

the LEDs i have are the opal 2, narrower, but with an all white kitchen they are OK for the purpose. you may prefer the 60deg. ones for your application.

 

[mogga]

Do these cost more than a standard fire rated fitting with a 10 quid led lamp fitted though.

cost around £40 ish but gaurenteed for 7years against wot for the tenner lamp?

 

[bomjac]

the LEDs i have are the opal 2, narrower, but with an all white kitchen they are OK for the purpose. you may prefer the 60deg. ones for your application.

Thanks for the insight on all this. I'd seen a few GU10s recently in one of the DIY stores, but they did not have 4 of any 1 type that I fancied using, and they were also unreasonably expensive. Probably have spent £25 on lamps alone for lamps in a new light in the last 6 month, so this really interests me.

Doing some net trawling tonight, LSimplyLED GU10s has a fair selection and none seem too expensive. The ones I like the look of (20 piece 5500 SMD) are somewhat unorthodox in their unlit appearance, but they claim to have a 120 degree angle, so should be spot on for downlighting as shown in the pic below.

 

[Mark_Burgess]

These are standard GU10 aurora downlights with 11w CFL's, they fit in just nice and give a very impressive light

If you can't get 11w CFL's in your fitting you can get 7w which are shorter and should fit in most standard GU10 fittings.

Yes like the part no:56569 from "screws fixs" only 58mm long like standard GU10's.

 

[mogga]

this link if it works is cost against halogen for halers fittings makes impressive reading even if you shorten the life to 5 years n not quoted 7 EvoLED Cost saving Calculator.xls

 

[paturback]

Found this handy little app for calculating how many lights

 

[telectrix]

looking at that, i'd say sod it and bung a twin 5' fluorescent in