Whats the best LED GU10 dim bulbs you use ?

[LukeD]

Going to think about stepping away from Lucceco . But not wanting to pay fortunes . What bulbs do you have good results with when matching with the right dimmer modules etc ? thanks

 

[marconi]

GU10 LED SMD 60 degrees 7W warm white - https://www.saxbylighting.com/products/product-detail/70257-gu10-led-smd

VARILIGHT Dimmer Switch Compatibility Guide - https://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/dimmer-compatibility-guide.php

SAxby with VArilight.

 

[Jim_e_Jib]

Philips Master Expert Colour with Varilight dimmer. Despite the claims, the lamps are more like a 35W replacement than 50W though.

Philips Master Expert Colour 5.5W GU10 LED Dimmable High CRI97

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VARILIGHT V-Pro LED Dimmers

Engineered by VARILIGHT for Flicker-Free, Silent LED Dimming

www.varilight.co.uk

 

[loz2754]

I have been using the LAP non dimmable lamps for a couple of years now with no failures.
I've not tried the dimmable ones though.

I also recommend Varilight dimmers, I've not come across a situation where they didn't work.

Just to point out that the lamps linked to by @marconi are not actually the dimmable ones, which can be found on the website elsewhere.

 

[Pauls0212]

i use the lap dimmable with varilight pro, installed hundreds and not been called back to one yet. also they have a 3 year warranty which i point out to the customer so they would call me back if they were faulty.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Screwfix LED bulbs and V-pro dimmers

 

[LukeD]

Any advantage for using varilight V-com ?

 

[Jim_e_Jib]

Any advantage for using varilight V-com ?

I've a feeling that's more for dimmable LED drivers - leading edge I think. I've only ever used them for drivers for LED tape.

 

[LukeD]

V pro it is then !


Maybe I just need to really concentrate when setting them up ! sometimes they fly straight from the bag. Other time I am doing morse code for 10 mins !

 

[Deleted account]

LAP screwfix if your not a snob.

it’s all I used to fit. Really cheap. Cheapest on the market unless you buy rubbish from eBay.

never had an issue with them Dispite the price.

 

[marconi]

I now write with a permanent marker the date on a new LED lamp when it is fitted - because they don't seem to last that long - two years at most. SAXBY do a replacement service IIRC should the lamp fail within its warranty period - check this though:


https://www.saxbylighting.com/docs/...y_lighting_warranties-14-02-2020.pdf?sfvrsn=2

I have never used it TBH - life is too short sometimes to go through the faff.

 

[Pretty Mouth]

Again, Varilight V-Pro and either LAP dimmable GU10's, or Aurora Ice dimmable GU10s (if the client wants to spend a bit more, they kick out a bit more light per watt).

Incidentally, for the V-Pro modules, it works out cheapest to buy a 2-gang dimmer from screwfix (code 98455) and just take the modules out.

 

[LastManOnline]

i use the lap dimmable with varilight pro, installed hundreds and not been called back to one yet. also they have a 3 year warranty which i point out to the customer so they would call me back if they were faulty.

I think this is the first time I have read a positive review about LAP products on this forum. So positive that I shall in fact give them a go. One question about the Vpro. What's the minimum wattage led, s it will satisfactorily dim?

 

[nicebutdim]

Quite a few LAP lamps in this house and the only ones I've found to be less than flawless are G9, but those push in lamp holders are terrible.

 

[loz2754]

I think this is the first time I have read a positive review about LAP products on this forum. So positive that I shall in fact give them a go. One question about the Vpro. What's the minimum wattage led, s it will satisfactorily dim?

Have a read through the instructions. It's got all sorts of adjustable parameters:

https://www.google.com/search?q=vpro+dimmer+instructions&oq=vpro+&aqs=edge.2.69i57j0i512l8.4660j0j4&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

 

[Pretty Mouth]

What's the minimum wattage led, s it will satisfactorily dim?

No minimum load for the v-pro

 

[LukeD]

Again, Varilight V-Pro and either LAP dimmable GU10's, or Aurora Ice dimmable GU10s (if the client wants to spend a bit more, they kick out a bit more light per watt).

Incidentally, for the V-Pro modules, it works out cheapest to buy a 2-gang dimmer from screwfix (code 98455) and just take the modules out.

True !! . I also use to use Hamiltons .Expensive and super reliable. But not easy to get

 

[LastManOnline]

True !! . I also use to use Hamiltons .Expensive and super reliable. But not easy to get

While we are on the subject of led lamps, occasionally I come across situations where customers complain of a very slight flicker from their leds .On investigation I have not always been able to nail down the issue and end up suggesting we try a better quality lamp, which often does the trick. However it is frustrating when you don, t find out the exact cause of the issue. I wondered what you guys find to be the most common cause, s of led "flicker" and what are the most common solutions?

 

[LukeD]

Adding a buffer can work ..

 

[LastManOnline]

Adding a buffer can work ..

Have heard that before, but have not tried it to date. I am assuming it might be connected as an "end of line" resistor or such?