Beavis Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 Got a shed load in my house and need to replace some of them with more energy efficient replacements. But I still need a good light from them. Anyone done this and got any recommendations? Seems to be a bit of a minefield from what I have read so far! http://jontank.wordpress.com/2013/01/29/my-journey-to-finding-a-suitable-led-spotlight-that-could-replace-my-50w-halogens/ Quote
Neilp Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 The g mans house got fitted with halers fittings. They're pricey but 3w and awesome output. Ill check a couple of catalogues. Most of the led lamps aren't great. The good ones are expensive. Quote
Paddy78 Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=100730 These... end of search! I had the same problem with our kitchen. We have 8 GU10's and I'd tried all kinds of replacements, but they were either too dim or gave a harsh white light. The homebase ones are great, they give a warm light and are really bright. Had 8 now for well over a year and had no problems from them. Only downside is they are non dimmable... but might not be an issue if you don't have dimmers. 1 Quote
tony.r123 Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 Homebase do a dimmable version now, the phillips ones are very good to but can be pricey Quote
Beavis Posted November 6, 2013 Author Posted November 6, 2013 http://www.homebase....rtNumber=100730 These... end of search! I had the same problem with our kitchen. We have 8 GU10's and I'd tried all kinds of replacements, but they were either too dim or gave a harsh white light. The homebase ones are great, they give a warm light and are really bright. Had 8 now for well over a year and had no problems from them. Only downside is they are non dimmable... but might not be an issue if you don't have dimmers. Thanks for that i will buy a pair and check them out. Would perefer a dimmable version if i can get them. Quote
Harryjax Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 Plenty on eBay. http://bit.ly/HK6FJk I'm thinking of getting or changing over to these. Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 I'm interested in this, our new home has halogen downlights everywhere! in fact i just counted.... 102 x 50w ! Would like to replace them all with LED but think I might have to do a room at a time. Quote
jollyranchers Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006UR5IUY/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 These , ive had cheaper ones but they were no where near as good as these , ive got 36 of them and had no issues Very impressed Quote
spursmaddave Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 Silly question but do the 3/4 watt ones give out a lot less heat than the 50 watt ones? Sent from the golf club... Quote
Beavis Posted November 7, 2013 Author Posted November 7, 2013 Silly question but do the 3/4 watt ones give out a lot less heat than the 50 watt ones? Sent from the golf club... Got two of the TPC 4W type to try Dave from Homebase and they run much much cooler. I have to say i am quite impressed with them. 1 Quote
spursmaddave Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 Silly question but do the 3/4 watt ones give out a lot less heat than the 50 watt ones? Sent from the golf club... Got two of the TPC 4W type to try Dave from Homebase and they run much much cooler. I have to say i am quite impressed with them. Cheers Sent from the golf club... Quote
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