Low energy bathroom downlighters. These any good?
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I dont always agree with Ban's approach (though i get why he has it) but in his crusade against spots and downlights I have to wholeheartedly agree with him on this one.
Spots are popular because they look nicer, strips are better because they actually work.
In a bathroom I like these
Plenty of good light.
Don't cost a fortune to run.
Reliable too.
Plenty of good light.
Don't cost a fortune to run.
Reliable too.
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Without wishing to get involved with the 'are they good or not' debate - it might be worth pointing out that down lighters can be fitted with spot lamps (beam angles in the range from about 5 to 21 degrees) or flood lamps (beam angles in the range 21 to 60 degrees).
You need to choose the correct lamp for your application.
You need to choose the correct lamp for your application.
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rockandroll if you have nothing to contribute and just want to hurl petty insults about, please stick to the alarms forum. You are not welcome here
In a bathroom I like these
Plenty of good light.
Don't cost a fortune to run.
Reliable too.
These give off a very nice light. We have one in our bathroom with a circular fluorescent tube inside. Give a very soft light without harsh shadows, especially coupled with a large mirror.
My concern with downlighters would be that in a shower cubicle your head might block all the light and cast annoying shadows over the place. I'm not just making this up, I have experienced it - not pleasant. I've also nearly burned my head on a downlighter fitted to the sloping ceiling above the toilet in an under-stairs loo! But that's a different story...
However, with white reflective walls, floor and ceiling in a fairly large bathroom, you should probably get enough reflected light to even out the uneven light produced and get rid of most shadows.
Despite this, I would seriously consider the fitting in that photo above. I think B&Q sell them.
Colin C
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ban-all-sheds";p="1458654 said:
Thanks Colin
They are at Screwfix here
£33 each.
I also like the fact that they come complete with a rubber sealing mat and that if any condensation is around it is likely to run harmlessly to the middle of the plastic dome and drip down, rather that get inside.
These should be used De rigueur (De rigueur is a French expression that literally means "of rigor" or "of strictness". In English language usage, it means "necessary according to etiquette, protocol or fashion.")
This is such an informative forum, I can't believe I am learning French as well. Brittany here I come.
Martin
PS B&Q do do them too, but I don't know how much they are there.
Pah! They're F.ugly
One mans ugly is another's beauty!
Innit?
It only a suggestion, no need for profanities this early on a Sunday.
Martin
Innit?
It only a suggestion, no need for profanities this early on a Sunday.
Martin
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It was said in jest, relax!
It was said in jest, relax!
I was going to type
MODS _Hardly Helpful is it
But my brain came on just in time.
MODS _Hardly Helpful is it
But my brain came on just in time.
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