Why use 12v downlights

[Bul]

Do many of you choose to install 12v downlights instead of mains ones?
I was thinking that doing away with the problem of the transformers failing. I still see reasonably new installations with 12v downlights.

 

[davesparks]

As an apprentice we always fitted 12v due the the brighter, whiter, light output.

These days I only fit high quality led fittings

 

[wildgoose]

Any augment for using MR16 low voltage downlighters instead of the latest 230v led GU10's, has now gone.
I'm thinking the only reason is that they can still buy end of line really cheap MR16 stuff because making profit is more important than giving their customers the most appropriate and up to date lighting solution.

 

[Octopus]

Can't think the last time I fitted 12v lighting .......

 

[wildgoose]

There could be another reason they still use MR16's instead of GU10 led 's - poor product knowledge?

 

[Adam W]

As an apprentice we always fitted 12v due the the brighter, whiter, light output.

These days I only fit high quality led fittings

I recently replaced some of your 'bright, crisp white' 12v halogens:

I changed them for Philips GU10 LEDs:

I know which one I think looks better.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Can't think the last time I fitted 12v lighting .......

I've recently installed loads of it....but it was a tension wire system.

 

[Octopus]

There could be another reason they still use MR16's instead of GU10 led 's - poor product knowledge?

Or just dodgers and builders going to sheds?

 

[Leesparkykent]

I recently replaced some of your 'bright, crisp white' 12v halogens:
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I changed them for Philips GU10 LEDs:
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I know which one I think looks better.

The second pic there is a light on to the left and at the end which aren't on in the 1st pic.

 

[davesparks]

I recently replaced some of your 'bright, crisp white' 12v halogens:
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I changed them for Philips GU10 LEDs:
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I know which one I think looks better.

wtf? 12v mr16 is brighter and a better quality of light than gu10 halogen. It's only the new LED fittings that have bettered them.

Your pictures are not comparable due to the other light sources present in the second picture. Retake the pictures without the additional lighting and using a camera which does not automatically adjust it's settings.