LED Bulb Thread

Nightglow · 28 Oct 2013 at 10:20

koolpc said:
Correct but if you want to use a Dimmable LED you have to have a compatible dimmer switch.

Well yes, a 'Trailing Edge' dimmer, as I have mention earlier in this this thread.

One of the best dimmers I've use, is Varilight V-Pro trailing edge dimmer, they have one of the lowest minimum load settings of all, just 10 Watts.

And if you want a remote dimmer for led's then V-Pro Eclique Touch/Remote Control Dimmers are hard to beat.

koolpc · 28 Oct 2013 at 11:06

LEDHut is mentioned a lot on here. Anywhere else you guys recommend? E14 4w are quite expensive for me. Seen them cheaper elsewhere but really wanted to buy from a recommended shop. Ta

Nightglow · 28 Oct 2013 at 11:28

koolpc said:
LEDHut is mentioned a lot on here. Anywhere else you guys recommend? E14 4w are quite expensive for me. Seen them cheaper elsewhere but really wanted to buy from a recommended shop. Ta

E14 tend to cost a bit more, not so popular as say a GU10 lamp, but E14 prices have come down a bit.

I just use LED Hut, great service, no hassle if you need to return anything.

As I have already mentioned, go to LED Hut via Quidco, use the 20% off code, & also get 20% cashback on Quidco.

Not a bad saving.

koolpc · 28 Oct 2013 at 11:43

E14 I want in LEDHut is almost £5 more expensive with them than elsewhere!

Nightglow · 28 Oct 2013 at 11:54

koolpc said:
E14 I want in LEDHut is almost £5 more expensive with them than elsewhere!

Which ones, you got a link.

koolpc · 28 Oct 2013 at 12:00

I want 5 x 20 equivalent E14 for our ceiling fitting.

Nightglow · 28 Oct 2013 at 12:51

koolpc said:
E14 I want in LEDHut is almost £5 more expensive with them than elsewhere!

koolpc said:
I want 5 x 20 equivalent E14 for our ceiling fitting.

Use online chat, they might price match.

DogsBody · 28 Oct 2013 at 13:16

Anyone know if the lightwave RF touch dimmers are trailing edge or not ?

Was looking at the varilight V-Pro and for an extra fiver can get a triple LIghtwave RF instead

Nightglow · 28 Oct 2013 at 13:48

Leading Edge, it will also work with dimmable LEDs and most dimmale CFLs provided that there is something in the circuit to provide a resistive load on startup, such as a normal bulb (eg 20W halogen) or a 15-20W resistor, they where going to bring out a ballast module for the dimmer.

The minimum load for lightwave RF touch dimmers was 40w, compared to 10w for varilight V-Pro dimmers, but latest lightwave RF manual states minimum of 15w total load on circuit required for reliable LED operation!

Which is why most consider Trailing Edge dimmers are better.

DogsBody · 28 Oct 2013 at 14:26

Think my current dimmers are leading edge though, when I dim the bulbs in my kitchen it gives a very subtle strobe effect, which I don't want.

Nightglow · 28 Oct 2013 at 14:34

DogsBody said:
Think my current dimmers are leading edge though, when I dim the bulbs in my kitchen it gives a very subtle strobe effect, which I don't want.

That is something you don't get with a quailty trailing edge dimmer.

Sometime see it with cheap so called trailing edge dimmers.

NeilF · 28 Oct 2013 at 14:41

DogsBody said:
Think my current dimmers are leading edge though, when I dim the bulbs in my kitchen it gives a very subtle strobe effect, which I don't want.

Hmmm... My Varilight v-pro works a treat and you can even program the behaviour of it to ensure the dimmer works across its full rotation - http://www.varilight.co.uk/leaflets/V-Pro Push Dimmer Instructions 761.pdf

koolpc · 28 Oct 2013 at 15:26

Looking for a 1 Gang, 1 Way Dimmer, brush alu to replace current one in living room as i have ordered 2 x 5w (50w equivalent) Dimmable E27 LED Bulbs.

Can an expert recommend a decent dimmer that will work with the above? Seen this one but is it going to be a cheap and nasty unit?

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/VLHDS1S.html

DogsBody · 28 Oct 2013 at 16:04

koolpc said:
Looking for a 1 Gang, 1 Way Dimmer, brush alu to replace current one in living room as i have ordered 2 x 5w (50w equivalent) Dimmable E27 LED Bulbs.

Can an expert recommend a decent dimmer that will work with the above? Seen this one but is it going to be a cheap and nasty unit?

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/VLHDS1S.html

You can use your existing plate and knob (oh eer missus) with a replacement dimmer, you just have to disconnect the dimmer units off both switches and swap them over

I personally am going with above reccomendations and will be getting a varilight v-pro in the near future

koolpc · 28 Oct 2013 at 16:06

Will the varilight v-pro work fine with the bulbs i have ordered?

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/VLJSP401.html

oceaness · 28 Oct 2013 at 17:13

Westy.

Did you find time to photograph the LEDs over the weekend?

Also, have you seen the Philips DimTone range? they sound brilliant. A bit more expensive however at £24.99 + delivery.

They reduce the colour temperature as they are dimmed, like a proper halogen. I've not seen one in action but they sound close to perfect.

They range from 2700k down to 2200k.

25° or 40° beam.

Unfortunately they only do 8 watt GU10's, which are 90 mm long, so wont fit properly in standard light fittings. Still they'd be amazing for down-lighters, where the length doesn't matter so much.

They also do E27 and B22 GLS versions as well.

Now if only they'd do a Perfect Fit one

Edit: Found a video they don't show the dimming more than once and they appear to go rather amber compared to the reddish-orange of a halogen.

Nightglow · 28 Oct 2013 at 19:09

koolpc said:
Will the varilight v-pro work fine with the bulbs i have ordered?

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/VLJSP401.html

Charleston are from Varilight, so I presume they have a 10w minimum load like the rest of their dimmers, & long as the led lamps are dimmable you should be ok.

JohnnyG · 28 Oct 2013 at 19:22

This module is the best I've fitted so far - http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LTJP400MOD.html
I've had varying success with others (some noise, flickering, bulbs failing etc) but those modules have been compatible with any brand of dimmables I've put in

koolpc · 28 Oct 2013 at 19:32

JohnnyG said:
This module is the best I've fitted so far - http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LTJP400MOD.html
I've had varying success with others (some noise, flickering, bulbs failing etc) but those modules have been compatible with any brand of dimmables I've put in

But the one i have listed above should be ok?

The LEDs i have ordered are Dimmable..........E27, LED 5w equivalent to 50w

On the link it says min load 3w (Just under the pic of the item)

Dr House · 28 Oct 2013 at 21:06

How are these GU10 LED NxtGen Series III ? I read good things about the Series 2.