GU10 in series

[CrazyFool]

Hey guys

I've got a small space where I need very few watts to light it up.

Can I run gu10 bulbs in series to share the wattage or does it not work like that?

Any other recommendations?
I've got 6 spotlight spaces to fill.

Thanks in advance

CF

 

[EFLImpudence]

No, it doesn't work like that.

You would be sharing the voltage.


What kind of 'bulbs' are they? GU10 is the type of connector pins.

 

[winston1]

Fill 5 of them with plaster and just have 1. What idiot put 6 lamps in such a small space?

Putting lamps in series would only work with halogens and no one uses them now.

 

[CrazyFool]

Led bulbs.
I've got some 3.5w bulbs but I think 6 bulbs will be blinding

 

[CrazyFool]

I agree
I was mortified when I came home and saw 6 spotlights and all the wiring done.

I'd love to plaster over them but then it won't be central.

Cheers

 

[JohnW2]

Putting lamps in series would only work with halogens and no one uses them now.

Even with halogens, there could be a problem, since they would run at a much lower temperature than intended, which could have a negative impact on bulb life. Traditional (non-halogen) incandescents are what one really needs for series operation (provided one doesn't mind the colour)

Kind Regards, John

 

[seasickstevie]

... What idiot put 6 lamps in such a small space?

Do you mean 'What Crazy Fool?"

 

[WhydidIstart]

You can get some really low power "gen 1" GU10 bulbs like these https://www.electricalcounter.co.uk/products/LED+Lamps/Knightsbridge+LED+Lamps/GU10+Lamps/Cool+White+LED+GU10+Lamp+(Light+Bulb)+21+LEDs+1W+230V/3679824480 that hardly give out any light at all! You could just use 6 of them, or 5 and one good one?

 

[seasickstevie]

Or put them on a dimmer ... they'll need to be 'dimmable'.

 

[CrazyFool]

You can get some really low power "gen 1" GU10 bulbs like these https://www.electricalcounter.co.uk/products/LED+Lamps/Knightsbridge+LED+Lamps/GU10+Lamps/Cool+White+LED+GU10+Lamp+(Light+Bulb)+21+LEDs+1W+230V/3679824480 that hardly give out any light at all! You could just use 6 of them, or 5 and one good one?

Cheers for the replys fellas
Does gen 1 refer to the efficiency of the LEDs?
So I take it they are the least efficient?

Thanks again

 

[WhydidIstart]

Cheers for the replys fellas

Does gen 1 refer to the efficiency of the LEDs?

So I take it they are the least efficient?

Thanks again

Hi, no "gen 1" refers to the first generation of LED lights which consisted of individual LEDs (specifically through hole PCB mounting components) combined into a bulb.

Gen 2 was surface mount components and now we are on third generation COB = Chip On Board where the LED 'chip' is directly part of the substrate, i.e. board that they mount on.

It doesn’t necessarily relate to efficiency, generally later LED generations are smaller in size and brighter. So the Gen 1 bulbs are just generally low power and low brightness, so 1 Watt in my example whereas 4.5W and higher COB GU10 bulbs are common now.

Or put them on a dimmer ... they'll need to be 'dimmable'.

This is a great idea, you can get the level exactly right then!

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I was mortified when I came home and saw 6 spotlights and all the wiring done.

Did some miscreant break into your house while you were out and gratuitously install downlights in your cieling?

 

[CrazyFool]

Did some miscreant break into your house while you were out and gratuitously install downlights in your cieling?

Bloody miscreant. That's exactly what she is.
She only knows how to order work men around. Can't believe they didn't talk any sense into her.

She wanted lots of light she says

This is why I like doing stuff myself.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I suggest that you just put bulbs in the lights and wait for her to accept that it's too bright before pointing out that it's her fault and then making changes.

 

[winston1]

Bloody miscreant. That's exactly what she is.
She only knows how to order work men around. Can't believe they didn't talk any sense into her.

Perhaps they thought the customer is always right!