We have 12 of these, 8 in the kitchen and 4 in the bathroom. They are no problem, but obviously use more electricity and also discolour the paint around the fittings. Holes are about 65mm in the bathroom and 75 in the kitchen.
If I was replacing them with more efficient LEDs I seem to have 3 options:
1) Integrated unit, more expensive but longer life at around £30 pounds each.
2) Remove the transformers and replace the bulb fitting a GU10 type something around £10 each, but that is dependent on bulb compatibility with the existing fitting.
3) replace the transformers and use low-voltage LEDS. A single driver in the loft would be possible, but multiple downstairs.
I doubt that the existing fittings a up to the current regulations so integrated units has a certain attraction as I assume they can be have their design optimised. Specifically something like http://www.downlightsdirect.co.uk/led-downlights/halers-h2-lite.html would seem to be ok.
Anything advise welcome or other options that I should consider?
If I was replacing them with more efficient LEDs I seem to have 3 options:
1) Integrated unit, more expensive but longer life at around £30 pounds each.
2) Remove the transformers and replace the bulb fitting a GU10 type something around £10 each, but that is dependent on bulb compatibility with the existing fitting.
3) replace the transformers and use low-voltage LEDS. A single driver in the loft would be possible, but multiple downstairs.
I doubt that the existing fittings a up to the current regulations so integrated units has a certain attraction as I assume they can be have their design optimised. Specifically something like http://www.downlightsdirect.co.uk/led-downlights/halers-h2-lite.html would seem to be ok.
Anything advise welcome or other options that I should consider?