The definitive low-energy GU10 lighting thread

[E36GUY]

thebraketester said:

That would be massively improved with the black collar inserts that reduce the glare from the lights.

It mightbut its very difficult to capture lighting in a photograph so it might be nothing more than the picture's exposure that gives the impression of glare

[DudleySquires]

Here's the coving "halo" with the down-lights off







As you can see, it shows up the finish of the plastering very well

Just about enough light to light the room on its own too, and on the dimmer can give a very nice background lighting while watching the TV. Gets lots of comments, very pleased I made the effort

Edited by DudleySquires on Saturday 10th October 21:35

[Defcon5]

I got a LED GU10 from Lidl the other day to see how it compared to the 50w Phillips halogens in my kitchen, and found I can't tell the difference between the two!

Unfortunately they had sold out when I returned to buy more!

Alas, I am now converted and want to replace the rest of them with LEDs - the lidl ones were livarno lux 5w warm white (I think!)

Any recommendations as to what to get? The above were 2 for a fiver and that's the sort of price I'm after tbh,

[V8RX7]

Defcon5 said:

Any recommendations as to what to get? The above were 2 for a fiver and that's the sort of price I'm after tbh,

Wickes have a great offer on at the minute £1.99ea if you buy 20.

Toolstation are selling similar too.

Claimed 350lu

[Woody3]

Guy - just wondered if you had received any of my emails regarding buying some more lights from you? Just about to fit out the second phase of our project (Orangery).

I'll try emailing again tonight once I'm in from work anyway.

Cheers,

Liam

[samdale]

V8RX7 said:

Wickes have a great offer on at the minute £1.99ea if you buy 20.

Toolstation are selling similar too.

Claimed 350lu

Anyone have any experience with these. None brand name with no reviews = gamble

[E36GUY]

samdale said:

Anyone have any experience with these. None brand name with no reviews = gamble

At £1.99 ea they are going to be toilet but at least they are cheap enough to replace when they inevitably fail.

[E36GUY]

Woody3 said:

Guy - just wondered if you had received any of my emails regarding buying some more lights from you? Just about to fit out the second phase of our project (Orangery).

I'll try emailing again tonight once I'm in from work anyway.

Cheers,

Liam

Not seen anything Liam.

[mk1fan]

Picked up a set of the Toolstation dimmable LED bulbs last night to see how they perform - in a non-scientific, I require light in my room test.

Currently, I have been very pleased with the IKEA GU10s. Dimmable, nice warm white colour - not too yellow, good supply, diffuse, not that much bigger than a halogen bulb, decent price and good output. Not available in cool white though. Doesn't dim very low.

These are what I got last night http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lighting/d220/LED+...

About the same size as a halogen GU10. Nice warm white colour very similar to the IKEA. Available in cool white. Diffuser fitted. Dims lower than the IKEA. More outlets than IKEA. Just under £4 each. Tigher beam pattern than the IKEA. Will have to see about their longevity. The vast majority of the early SMD ones I fitted 6-odd years ago are still going fine so I am restricted to refurb work and the odd failure. Overall, good so far.

Toolstation bulbs are available in non-dimmable version too http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lighting/d220/LED+...

[Woody3]

E36GUY said:

Not seen anything Liam.

No probs - will resend tonight

[E36GUY]

Woody3 said:

No probs - will resend tonight

Got it

[anonymous-user]

Pity Samsung gave up, I played with a few of their GU10s and some of the higher outputs were very nice.

Currently pricing replacing the remainder of the mix'n'match LED GU10's with some full fitments from TLC (c800lm) c £27+VAT.

They are 240v and fit the current holes. I'd guess cheaper are available, but since I can just retro in about 5 mins per light not bad. Also dimmable is useful for the future

[PeterTTT]

Just bought some 7w LED dimmable GU10 replacements from Well-lit. I am big fan of the difference in light compared to the cheaper LED ones I had before .. apparently its all down to the high CRI rating and for me its was a much more "natural" light.
They were much more than the diy sheds sell but they have a 20% off offer at moment and also will offer refund if you dont like them.
No affiliation to the company just a satisfied customer.

Peter

[jwo]

E36GUY - did my emails get through? Wanting to order lights but no response!

[E36GUY]

jwo said:

E36GUY - did my emails get through? Wanting to order lights but no response!

I'm not sure John. I can't always match emails to user names!

[sma]

Gents, I am after 4 outside GU10 fittings for my garden office, they'll sit in the soft, which is timber. They will house Philips hue bulbs. Does anyone have any good recommendations. Many Thanks ~ Si

[V8RX7]

sma said:

Gents, I am after 4 outside GU10 fittings for my garden office, they'll sit in the soft, which is timber. They will house Philips hue bulbs. Does anyone have any good recommendations. Many Thanks ~ Si

I use the Toolstation IP65 Fire Rated £7.68

[roofer]

A question for those in the know.

I want to put LED' into sealed units, but hear that stopping the dissipation of heat reduces bulb life. Is there a particular bulb that overcomes this ?

[tactical lizard]

Guy - I emailed yesterday about purchasing a couple of lights, just checking you got my mail?, if not i can send it you again.
Thanks

[V8RX7]

E36GUY said:

samdale said:

Anyone have any experience with these. None brand name with no reviews = gamble

At £1.99 ea they are going to be toilet but at least they are cheap enough to replace when they inevitably fail.

I've tried some now - very impressed.

They are visibly better than the LAP 250Lu that cost £5 and the Screwfix 350Lu that cost £8 and I was happy with them.