gx53 led downlights a pain - alternatives?

[tgs166507]

Hi.
I have some gx53 recessed downlights in my kitchen (megaman fittings) but I find them very frustrating in that the LED bulbs are only lasting about 9 months, and they're quite expensive to replace.
Before I buy any more bulbs, does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative?
Does anyone know of any larger diameter gu10 fittings for example that would fit in (and cover up) the larger 90mm diameter hole that the GX53 fittings have been installed in?
Thank you in advance for your time.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Make the holes larger and fit lights which take PL type CFLs.

Or if you want LED, make the holes larger and fit something from a reputable manufacturer who is primarily focussed on the commercial market - people buying lights to put in places where they need scaffolding towers to replace the bulbs aren't keen on ones which are unreliable.

e.g. the Thorn Base LED

 

[Taylortwocities]

If they are decent lamps, from a reputable maker, there must be something not right with the environment.

I have found that making up a "kit" of a downlight+an LED lamp is rarely the best interms of lifetime.
It is better to buy an integrated fitting like THESE . They come with a 5 year warranty.

 

[tgs166507]

Thanks for the replies.
The fittings are megaman so should be sound.
The bulbs are lite-tech, so I'm not familiar with them.
In terms of the environment, it's pretty tame. Not hot or cold. Not damp or humid. I'm at a loss really.
Another suggestion has been to use a backing plate and go to a standard gu10 fitting? Not sure that'll look great though.
Has anyone used the thorn base juniors? They look quite neat. Any idea on price??
Thank you

 

[333rocky333]

Does anyone know of any larger diameter gu10 fittings for example that would fit in (and cover up) the larger 90mm diameter hole that the GX53 fittings have been installed in?

If you dont mind the look of them "eyeball" downlights tend to use larger holes

Though as above Id also prefer all in one fittings

 

[ban-all-sheds]

The Thorn Base LED is an AIO....

 

[tgs166507]

Thanks chaps. I'm going to try and get hold of a thorn baseled junior to have a look at, as that seems to be almost a direct replacement for what I have in terms of diameter and lumen.
the concept of an "all in one" is a bit alien to me as an amateur, but does make sense.
Thank you all.[/u]

 

[OscarFoxtrot]

I have three thorn base junior in my house and they are BRIGHT.

Great fittings tho, top quality

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Great fittings tho, top quality

As in

fit something from a reputable manufacturer who is primarily focussed on the commercial market - people buying lights to put in places where they need scaffolding towers to replace the bulbs aren't keen on ones which are unreliable