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markquinton
Hi all
I've done a fair bit of research on downlights and i'm still a little condfused and wondered if you could help.
I am converting my garage (approx 2.5 x 4.1m) into a kitchen at the moment and i would like downlights to provide my main lighting (also having led undercupboard and plinth lights).
I was originally going to use gu10 50w halogens with the view to upgrading the bulbs to led or CFL in the future but I am wondering if part L of the building regulations will mean I cannot do this. Therefore which low energy downlights should I go for to achieve similar light levels?
Are the CFL 11w downlights any good? Thing is I want them to be controlled by a dimmer switch and i've read reports of them not working on a dimmer even when they say they should.
LED's would be a good option but not sure they generate enough light for a kitchen and are expensive.
Any advice and opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mark
I've done a fair bit of research on downlights and i'm still a little condfused and wondered if you could help.
I am converting my garage (approx 2.5 x 4.1m) into a kitchen at the moment and i would like downlights to provide my main lighting (also having led undercupboard and plinth lights).
I was originally going to use gu10 50w halogens with the view to upgrading the bulbs to led or CFL in the future but I am wondering if part L of the building regulations will mean I cannot do this. Therefore which low energy downlights should I go for to achieve similar light levels?
Are the CFL 11w downlights any good? Thing is I want them to be controlled by a dimmer switch and i've read reports of them not working on a dimmer even when they say they should.
LED's would be a good option but not sure they generate enough light for a kitchen and are expensive.
Any advice and opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mark