GU10 LED bulbs

[frembrit]

Hi,
I know this has been covered before, but has anyone bought some recently?

I'm thinking about getting some to replace the 4x35w bulbs that are in use at present, but I am a bit wary of how much light the LED's will give out. There seem to be a few about containing from 12 - 30+ LED's. I suppose I would need to get as bright a LED bulb as I can in the same size as a normal bulb.

So, has anyone bought any? If so, Where did you get them from? I would very much appreciate some comments on your experiences.

Thanks.

 

[delmel]

These are expesive and poor in performance. If it is in your house and light is main source of lighting, dont bother. PS i would consider changing to low voltage if i were you.

 

[oddballodd]

Don't bother, I bought a load to replace GU10's for my hallway, they give a horible 'cold' sterile light very different from standard halogens.

 

[frembrit]

PS i would consider changing to low voltage if i were you.

What's the benefit of using low voltage? Is it because it uses transformers to reduce the voltage and therefore less electricity is used when comparing with a 240V 50W bulb?

 

[breezer]

nope.

50 watss is still 50 watts

12v lamps it is often argued give a brighter crisper light


led lights are good for accent lighting or novelty value if you get a colour changing one

 

[delmel]

PS i would consider changing to low voltage if i were you.

What's the benefit of using low voltage? Is it because it uses transformers to reduce the voltage and therefore less electricity is used when comparing with a 240V 50W bulb?

Exactly as Breezer states. However also if a decent brand used they also last much longer, less heat, cheaper to purchase.

 

[frembrit]

Thanks, I will have a look at 12V lights in the future.

For the meantime, I will be looking for new branded 240v bulbs, as the cheap ones dont last too long.

 

[delmel]

make sure you buy a decent transformer also. Mode, IBL, or Aurora (not the cheaper ones of Aurora)