LED Bulb Thread

Craigius · 5 Nov 2014 at 20:18

Fitted one of these at the weekend a 50 Watt one in cool white quiet impressed actually!
From LED Hut

Duke · 5 Nov 2014 at 20:38

Imagine that could be used to bring ships in?

R B Customs · 5 Nov 2014 at 21:04

oh my god! I love the apologetic PIR sensor

I've not used any of these LED floodlights outside yet; I'm kind of put off by the wattage in a mad way - so used to tny figures now that 50w seems huge all of a sudden. I do have a portable one (http://www.screwfix.com/p/xq-lite-f...le-li-ion-4-4ah-led-site-light-10w-240v/61325) which I use all of the time and that has an impressive output for its practicality.

Craigius · 6 Nov 2014 at 10:46

Duke said:
Imagine that could be used to bring ships in?

Ha ha not as bright as you think but at least i know its not costing a fortune to run!

Duke · 6 Nov 2014 at 20:45

Duke said:
Three of these - http://www.ledhut.co.uk/new-4-5-watt-gu10-led-350-lumens.html - arrived today. Going to replace the ones in the kitchen and see how they go.

Very pleased with the result. A bit brighter and better spread so could aim them all down a touch more so they aren't 'in your face' so much when walking in.

Before / After

Swarfega · 6 Nov 2014 at 21:05

I have the same in my kitchen and bathroom. It's a little weird at first as the room felt blue but you soon get used to it.

I just like reminding myself I have gone from using 420 to 31.5W. I no longer have to follow the wife around turning off lights.

Simon · 6 Nov 2014 at 21:44

Makes it feel cleaner with the 'blue'

Although my ebay specials have all blew now so i need some more

Duke · 8 Nov 2014 at 18:48

What standard bayonet replacements are people using? This seems to be what I'm looking for (warm and dimmable), but not used any LED ones like this before.

https://www.ledhut.co.uk/led-bulbs/b22-led-bulbs/new-4-5-watt-b22-led-golf-ball-shape-bulb.html

Was going to buy one and give it a try - wanting to replace one in living room, dining room, two in hall/landing and both bedrooms.

Swarfega · 8 Nov 2014 at 18:51

Replacing what watt bulbs?

I have the 4w and they are not very bright comparing them to 50-60w.

Duke · 8 Nov 2014 at 18:57

They are all old standard 60w at the moment. Wonder how much difference .5 watt makes

Swarfega · 8 Nov 2014 at 19:22

I have a 6.2w one too. Even that is suggested as a 40w replacement. Really this would be the lowest I would go now. The 4w arnt strong enough as a main light.

Duke · 8 Nov 2014 at 19:54

Cool ok, will have a look at slightly more powerful ones. Any suggestions?

Swarfega · 8 Nov 2014 at 20:03

http://www.ledhut.co.uk/led-bulbs/b22-led-bulbs/9-watt-b22-high-output-standard-shape-led-bulb.html

Duke · 14 Nov 2014 at 17:06

Got two of those for the hall/landing (not dimmable) and they are a decent brightness and not cold looking (warm white). Going to get two dimmable ones for bedrooms now.

LiGhTfasT · 14 Nov 2014 at 18:08

The new ones and even the ones they had in a few months ago at home and bargain are great. £2.49 each but not always in stock.

ecolight gu10s

Ucof · 15 Nov 2014 at 21:01

Has anyone noticed a definite difference between the LEDhut bulbs and cheap chinese ones?

It'll cost me £72 to get 18 G9s from LEDhut (320 lumen), but can get 20 for £50 from China.

Going to slowly go full LED in the house after seeing how much our new living room lights are going to cost us! The energy monitor doubled when the living room lights are on! :eek:

Lisapete · 16 Nov 2014 at 07:44

Ucof said:
Has anyone noticed a definite difference between the LEDhut bulbs and cheap chinese ones?

It'll cost me £72 to get 18 G9s from LEDhut (320 lumen), but can get 20 for £50 from China.

Going to slowly go full LED in the house after seeing how much our new living room lights are going to cost us! The energy monitor doubled when the living room lights are on!

Stick with the LED hut if I was you. Take them apart you'll soon see why.

A recent house fire near me was due to LED bulbs off eBay.

Swarfega · 16 Nov 2014 at 08:07

Even after the masses of coupons and quidco they are still dear. Presumably though the 5 year warranty and better bulbs are worth paying extra.

Tinders · 17 Nov 2014 at 17:59

Anybody tried the LAP LED GU10's from Screwfix, a pack of 5 are £20 and the spec seems decent, ie 5W and Dimmable. I need to replace all the bulbs in my kitchen and these come in cheaper than LEDHUT. I'd rather avoid the chinese specials, so these seemed a decent bet.

R B Customs · 17 Nov 2014 at 18:18

Tinders said:
Anybody tried the LAP LED GU10's from Screwfix, a pack of 5 are £20 and the spec seems decent, ie 5W and Dimmable. I need to replace all the bulbs in my kitchen and these come in cheaper than LEDHUT. I'd rather avoid the chinese specials, so these seemed a decent bet.

I've not tried them but have been tempted. Usually reviews on screwfix are pretty decent to go off and they are good for taking things back if you re not happy etc. just have a double check to see f the ones you are looking at online are still being sold as I've seen a few being phased out on there lately; in particular dimmable GU10's - a week or so ago you could not buy them in packs of 5/6 so if you can now they must be new models.

[mid speech edit]
I figured I should check that I'm not talking rubbish...
http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-gu10-led-lamp-346lm-cd-5w-pack-of-5/3797g these have no reviews, and although they don't say 'new' I'm pretty sure they are new as the last pack of 5 dimmable GU10's had [more than 0] reviews, but were not availible in any store, or for delivery - screwfix keep things on their website for a while after they are discontinued, but don't really mark them as being so.

I should realy get a pack for testing as they're pretty good value, but honestly out of all the dimmable LED's ive used they have all been crap with the sole exception of the LEDhut 4.5wat, 350lm GU10's; these are the only dimmable GU10s I can reccomend*
*in banks of 4 or more.