Bulbs for downlights

[jstrong]

I have several downlights in my bathroom all of which currently have 50W GU10 halogens fitted.

3 of them are set in a plinth over a mirror and the other 3 are in a 3 light fitting in the centre of the bathroom.

Can anyone suggest the best low energy bulbs to switch to that will give a similar light?

TIA

 

[RF Lighting]

Have a look for 5w LED lamps.

Expect to pay around £10 per lamp.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

3-5 watt high power/output LED lamps will give you about the same light as a 50 watt halogen.

 

[RF Lighting]

Even 5w lamps are still not as bright as a 50w halogen, but there as close as you're going to get just at the moment.

They are IMO a good replacement for halogen lamps though.

 

[jstrong]

Thanks for the swift replies folkes.

I'll check out my screwfix mag!

 

[Luckyphil]

Try here http://lightbulbs-direct.com/

good prices and good gear

Lucky

 

[RF Lighting]

Forgot to say, you will want warm white lamps if you're replacing halogen and you want to keep it looking the same.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Plans B & C:

http://www.thornlighting.co.uk/download/Base_LED_Brochure.pdf

http://www.thornlighting.co.uk/PDB/Ressource/teaser/E2/TLG_BaseLED.pdf

http://www.thornlighting.co.uk/object/PDF/datasheet.aspx?CompanyID=7&GroupID=12650&CL=E2&CC=GB

 

[timtheenchanter]

you can get 7W LEDs, but be careful, the ones I have seen wont fit a standard fitting, as they are around 75mm long.

 

[RF Lighting]

Plans B & C:

http://www.thornlighting.co.uk/download/Base_LED_Brochure.pdf

http://www.thornlighting.co.uk/PDB/Ressource/teaser/E2/TLG_BaseLED.pdf

http://www.thornlighting.co.uk/obje...CompanyID=7&GroupID=12650&CL=E2&CC=GB[/QUOTE]

Are those fittings around £10 each? Will they fit into a 3 light light fitting on a ceiling

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Are those fittings around £10 each?

No.

Will they fit into a 3 light light fitting on a ceiling

No.


But that's a Good Thing.

 

[RF Lighting]

How?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Ceiling mounted torches are not a good way to light up rooms.

A good thing to do is to replace them.

 

[RF Lighting]

A well designed downlighter installation is a great way to light a room. There's no point wasting money on replacing the lighting when there's nothing at all wrong with it.

 

[mcoalter]

Have you checked out

http://www.bulbstubes.co.uk

Good bulbs, brands and cheap pricing!

Used them for last 6 months and have really good customer service.