Soldato
He's been ill recently so hasn't been about much. I'm sure someone will be able to help if you post the details up.
LED Bulb Thread
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He's been ill recently so hasn't been about much. I'm sure someone will be able to help if you post the details up.
Nightglow
I just went to measure from the drawing you did me an I've measured wrong. Sorry for messing you about. Have remeasure and had help this time.
I've add a bedroom that we want to do and what with the loft project makes sense to do it now. Also added down stairs hallway as will need to order more lights so get the numbers now and whitest they are on offer.
If you can reply to the trust and want the job more than happy to pay you
Correct drawings below
Thanks
Yeah he did mail me a few weeks ago saying about it all.
Was shopping in Ikea, saw these baby 2 watt G9 LEDs and couldn't help myself, for my bedside lighting
only £4 each
Before they had a 40 watt in, 80 watts when both on at ones was far too bright and over powering, gone from 80 watts > 4 watts and a nicer light
only £4 each
Before they had a 40 watt in, 80 watts when both on at ones was far too bright and over powering, gone from 80 watts > 4 watts and a nicer light
Soldato
I think the recommendation is no more than 60cm from the walls and 90-120cm apart.
It depends on the angle and power of your bulbs too I guess.
Edit: oh and ceiling height matters too
It depends on the angle and power of your bulbs too I guess.
Edit: oh and ceiling height matters too
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Soldato
Still waiting for this order I made on 17th March. The product was shown as in stock on the website but then got an email saying they were out of stock, yet they have taken my money
. Then it said back in stock 7th April, then when it got to 7th it was pushed back to 14th and now 17th
. What a joke, have asked for a refund as this is getting ridiculous. Second time I have ordered from them and the second time there has been a problem. I should have learnt the first time.
Soldato
Hi guys my extension build is progressing and the electrical first fit will be due soon, rough mock up below shows what I’m looking to put in downstairs:-
looking for a recommendation for dimmable LED down lights, or alternatively any other lighting solution that would be more appropriate for this room?
Many thanks.
looking for a recommendation for dimmable LED down lights, or alternatively any other lighting solution that would be more appropriate for this room?
Many thanks.
Soldato
Only having 2 LED bulbs per gang *may* cause issues with dimming if it doesn't meet the minimum load requirement of the dimmer.
Soldato
Any idea what I should be looking at then?
Soldato
Varilight dimmers have the lowest minimum wattage threshold I've come across (10W). As for bulbs, there's quite a few on the market and very little in the way of reliable comparisons.
If you're going to give 2 x 2-bulb gangs a try, I'd suggest going for the highest wattage LED bulb you can find. You won't know for sure until you've wired it up though if it's going to dim without problems. Be aware not all GU10 bulbs are the same size.
You may be able to add a fake load to the circuit but if you're going to do that you may as well go halogen for such a small number of bulbs or stick to 1-gang in the sitting area.
If you're going to give 2 x 2-bulb gangs a try, I'd suggest going for the highest wattage LED bulb you can find. You won't know for sure until you've wired it up though if it's going to dim without problems. Be aware not all GU10 bulbs are the same size.
You may be able to add a fake load to the circuit but if you're going to do that you may as well go halogen for such a small number of bulbs or stick to 1-gang in the sitting area.
So I dropped the light in my lounge last week to identity what transformer it's got in it and its one of these
http://www.kaoyi.com/oneproducts.aspx?ProductsCateID=383&CateID=383&CurrCateID=328
Is there anything I can do with this or would I need to change the light fitting
it holds 10 g4 bulbs that blow regularly and I was hoping that I could find 3.5w ac bulbs to replace the with
http://www.kaoyi.com/oneproducts.aspx?ProductsCateID=383&CateID=383&CurrCateID=328
Is there anything I can do with this or would I need to change the light fitting
it holds 10 g4 bulbs that blow regularly and I was hoping that I could find 3.5w ac bulbs to replace the with
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Soldato
I need to get a 300 x 600mm LED panel light, are there any places to avoid buying from(other than Ebay obviously)?
Soldato
Just do it by eye.
Associate
Jumping on the LED bandwagon. Any reason to go for the 4w over these new 4.5w?
https://www.ledhut.co.uk/spot-lights/gu10-led-bulbs/new-4-5-watt-gu10-led-350-lumens.html
https://www.ledhut.co.uk/spot-light...umens-45-watts-equiv-best-internet-price.html
https://www.ledhut.co.uk/spot-lights/gu10-led-bulbs/new-4-5-watt-gu10-led-350-lumens.html
https://www.ledhut.co.uk/spot-light...umens-45-watts-equiv-best-internet-price.html
I believe those multi LED bulb are the older tech. The newer ones are a single LED.
Associate
Just worked out the cost to replace all my bulbs. £194.20 exc VAT!
They pay the VAT this week so I feel I should jump. There is also a 20% off on Quidco so this takes it down to £155.36 after cashback.
They pay the VAT this week so I feel I should jump. There is also a 20% off on Quidco so this takes it down to £155.36 after cashback.
Any one know where the best place to source led baton style lights , i've swapped over all of the house hold ones to either e27 or b22 fitting but we have a baton style light in the garage that's i'd like to switch im hoping it's a straight an easy bulb swap in stead of having to buy a whole lighting unit , if im not being clear enough i'll post an actual picture of the current light that needs replacing
Soldato
Anyone purchased G9s from LEDhut? I bought the 1.5w bulbs which arrived yesterday and have to say I'm very disappointed.
First of all they are nowhere near as bright as the halogen bulbs they are replacing - has anyone tried the 3.5w?
Secondly a few of the bulbs won't stay lit, they randomly switch off and back on again, very odd.
Any ideas?
First of all they are nowhere near as bright as the halogen bulbs they are replacing - has anyone tried the 3.5w?
Secondly a few of the bulbs won't stay lit, they randomly switch off and back on again, very odd.
Any ideas?
Associate
I have the same flicking issue with MR16's after installing them yesterday. From what I have read I need to change the transformer/driver. Just hope that the electrician who did my loft conversion put it in a place I can access! Also hoping all 10 lights come off the same transformer to save me some having to buy three lots.
http://www.ledhut.co.uk/drivers-fittings-switches/drivers-transformers.html
Other than that I installed the replacement bayonet and candle bulbs and they work great. I put cool white G10 in the bathroom and kitchen and it looks very different. The 4.5w bulbs kick off loads of light. The only issue I have is it's shown up all the dirt in the bathroom so this weekend I need to clean it. Impressed so far just need to get the MR16's working.
http://www.ledhut.co.uk/drivers-fittings-switches/drivers-transformers.html
Other than that I installed the replacement bayonet and candle bulbs and they work great. I put cool white G10 in the bathroom and kitchen and it looks very different. The 4.5w bulbs kick off loads of light. The only issue I have is it's shown up all the dirt in the bathroom so this weekend I need to clean it. Impressed so far just need to get the MR16's working.
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