LED Bulb Thread

Solus · 30 Jul 2014 at 19:25

How are led hut? I've just ordered 2 bulbs from them, kind of regretting not getting them locally in case they're a load of rubbish.

SDK^ · 30 Jul 2014 at 20:11

I used LED Hut last year for lights for all of my house, some 40+ lights. They delivered them all the next day and exchanged the lights which I ordered in the wrong size with no hassle.

A year on and no lights have failed.

I would definitely use them again.

Solus · 30 Jul 2014 at 20:57

That's brilliant news that they have good aftercare and that the products are good quality of course.

Sui · 30 Jul 2014 at 21:02

http://www.screwfix.com/p/sylvania-gu10-es50-led-accent-lamp-135lm-200cd-2-5w/55006 - £1.99.

Or go for the super ones - http://www.screwfix.com/p/sylvania-gu10-es50-led-lamp-350lm-600cd-7-5w/49767

(I'm not biased) :rolleyes:

Caged · 30 Jul 2014 at 22:27

LED Hut tend to be a bit optimistic with the colour temperature values to make the lumen figures look better. I had some 'warm white' lamps from them, and compared to Philips and Megaman's version of 2700k they were nowhere near.

TheVoice · 2 Aug 2014 at 19:41

My parents are getting a new kitchen installed soon and part of that is obviously the lighting. Does anyone have any experience with integrated LED fittings or is it better to go with regular fittings and then buy decent LED bulbs for them?

They don't really know what they're looking for (I'd have thought Magnet should be helping here but they don't seem interested) and neither do I really; I've had a look around on various websites but the sheer choice all gets a bit daunting.

Imy · 4 Aug 2014 at 09:12

I think it comes down to personal preference. Integrated are potentially more reliable (larger heatsinks) and can come with 10 year warranties and some decent designs, however they cost perhaps £7-10 more per light than a decent GU10 combination.

With GU10 you can choose the right bulb for the location and swap them about if need be. They also have a lower cost of entry as the fixings usually come with a halogen bulb to get you going, meaning you don't have to buy the LED bulbs all at once.

Personally I've gone the GU10 route as I want to use a variety of different power rating and beam angle bulbs and also be able to take the bulbs with me when I move to another property.

kona786 · 4 Aug 2014 at 15:13

Ordered a set of dimmable + normal GU10 leds and dimmer switches. Hope they work as they should.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E3C6QOU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00H99HSLY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0089APYGS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Imy · 4 Aug 2014 at 16:38

Switch looks fine but I would've gone for COB LED bulbs.

kona786 · 4 Aug 2014 at 20:09

I guess if these end up being poor performers I will send them back. Took the chance as they are backed by Amazon's return policy.

Solus · 4 Aug 2014 at 21:12

Well the LEDs turned out to be incompatible with my light fitting.

They worked, but wouldn't turn off with the remote, which meant if i ever wanted the ceiling fan on while sleeping the light needed to be on.

Rather than sending back I just used them elsewhere in the house to replace some of those awful philips softones.

Participant · 4 Aug 2014 at 21:44

Just ordered this lot from LED Hut for £240 odd:

The two daylight bulbs are for the laundry room. Mrs wasn't keen on daylight / natural (4000K apparently) in the kitchen or bathrooms, so let's see what they're like, then I might swap some of the warms for natural bulbs.

Got three PIR lights which seem to be on all the time. At 60W a piece they must be costing a fortune in the night.

kona786 · 4 Aug 2014 at 22:15

^^^ Did you use the VAT free code + quidco?

Participant · 5 Aug 2014 at 01:20

Vat free yes, quidco no.

Imy · 5 Aug 2014 at 09:00

LED PIR flood lights are now available I believe.

LightRabbit and Superflare do 6W COBs if those 4.5W ones turn out to be not bright enough.

kona786 · 5 Aug 2014 at 09:23

Participant said:
Vat free yes, quidco no.

FWIW Quidco is 20%.

Lisapete · 5 Aug 2014 at 10:57

1st 3 are in.

Prysmian 6242Y Twin & Earth Cable 1.5mm
Hager J501
Sylvania Fire Rated Downlight Fixed GU10 Mains Brushed Steel
4.5 Watt GU10 LED Bulb - Wide Beam Angle - Cool White

370mm center width
975mm spacing from wall and each light

2 more are to be fitted behind where photo was taken

TheVoice · 5 Aug 2014 at 13:14

Imy said:
I think it comes down to personal preference. Integrated are potentially more reliable (larger heatsinks) and can come with 10 year warranties and some decent designs, however they cost perhaps £7-10 more per light than a decent GU10 combination.

With GU10 you can choose the right bulb for the location and swap them about if need be. They also have a lower cost of entry as the fixings usually come with a halogen bulb to get you going, meaning you don't have to buy the LED bulbs all at once.

Personally I've gone the GU10 route as I want to use a variety of different power rating and beam angle bulbs and also be able to take the bulbs with me when I move to another property.

Good advice, thanks a lot. I think the concern is that if an integrated one fails, it's potentially a lot of hassle getting it removed and replaced whereas a failed LED bulb can just be swapped out. Choosing fittings and bulbs is going to be a nightmare though!

oli collett · 5 Aug 2014 at 17:19

Just fitted some Philips Corepro 5.5W MR16 LEDs, very impressed, prefer them to the megaman ones I have.

Participant · 5 Aug 2014 at 19:18

kona786 said:
FWIW Quidco is 20%.

Cheers for that, cancelled and re-ordered via Quidco as they'd not yet dispatched.