LED Bulb Thread

Yaayuh! · 14 Nov 2016 at 08:58

jpaul said:
Merlin5 another dimmable cooler e27 - too cool ?
(Have bought gu10 crees from this company before )
not sure if getting an e27 to b22 convertor might give more choice ?

6000K is quite blue.

Psycho Sonny · 14 Nov 2016 at 14:21

For the folks who want phillips hue i've seen stuff on aliexpress by a few companies now. Type in LED SMART STRIP, etc and you can get stuff which uses the same smart tech to connect to a hub and be controlled centrally and nest for a lot cheaper.

Phillips is like £80 for 2m. You can get 10m for £60.

KUDLED bulbs for a few quid which Phillips charge £40 for.

Aliexpress also has cheap chinese tat one it so I've been looking at the decent manufacturers.

Going to get a USB powered LED Strip for BIAS lighing on the tv for £4. Same thing in UK is £20-£30

Merlin5 said:
I found the only dimmable cool white light there is, but quite expensive. Don't understand why there aren't more dimmable cool white bulbs.

OSRAM LED bulb E27 dimmable 1522 lumens Superstar Classic A / 15W - 100-watt replacement, LED bulb-shaped light / matt, cool white - 4000K £14.99

Dimmable is always considerably more expensive than non dimmable and rightly so.

TheDean · 15 Nov 2016 at 13:02

Hi all,

I am wanting to replace GU10 LEDs in my kitchen. 4 x over island & 4 x over 'L' shaped worktop. We have Arctic white Corian worktops.

Would these be ok: http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-gu10-led-lamps-345lm-650cd-5-3w-10-pack/4159k or would people go to 5000k & higher lumens?

Simon · 15 Nov 2016 at 13:17

Id go for a warmer light personally - unless you want to look like a operating theatre?

Psycho Sonny · 15 Nov 2016 at 14:46

Simon said:
Id go for a warmer light personally - unless you want to look like a operating theatre?

I think yellowish lights make the wall look dirty

robj20 · 15 Nov 2016 at 15:05

Ive been using the ones from LEDHut for a few years, good value.

jpaul · 15 Nov 2016 at 17:23

5500K does look a bit clinical in the kitchen, but since it is daylight you can clearly see for food prep knife surgery, clear-down and washing-up; only draw back - gas hobs harder to adjust, flame colour is masked a bit.

Yaayuh! · 16 Nov 2016 at 10:51

TheDean said:
Hi all,

I am wanting to replace GU10 LEDs in my kitchen. 4 x over island & 4 x over 'L' shaped worktop. We have Arctic white Corian worktops.

Would these be ok: http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-gu10-led-lamps-345lm-650cd-5-3w-10-pack/4159k or would people go to 5000k & higher lumens?

4000K is nice and white whithout being to sharp and clinical. I much prefer it over warm and 5000K+

ZXSpectrum · 17 Nov 2016 at 10:15

Has anyone seen any good deals? I am after 10 x GU10 50w equivalent and about 3000K. I did miss Screwfix deal when they were a tenner for a 10 pack. I am nipping to Costco on the way home so hoping they have some.

GeForce · 17 Nov 2016 at 11:18

Just put some Proelec 550lm LED filament-style bulbs in the living room, they're great. £7 for a pair from CPC.

ZXSpectrum · 17 Nov 2016 at 14:21

Just nipped to Wickes at lunch. They have 10 and 20 packs of 2700K, 55w equivalent, GU10 for £15 and £25 respectively. They are non dimmable but thought that was a good price.

pingu666 · 18 Nov 2016 at 18:33

not having much luck with google

whats some of the best high cri led's? most of the stuff i found is a few years old, philips L bulb for example. after a couple for my bedroom/pc room, as i sometimes do photo stuff the cri would matter somewhat

koolpc · 18 Nov 2016 at 18:39

pingu666 said:
not having much luck with google whats some of the best high cri led's? most of the stuff i found is a few years old, philips L bulb for example. after a couple for my bedroom/pc room, as i sometimes do photo stuff the cri would matter somewhat

Ewwww, keep your kinky stuff to yourself please!

jpaul · 19 Nov 2016 at 07:40

per eaarlier link I posted on cri these seem an option, but looking myself
as discussed the high cri ones have red leds, not blue, so give an accurate(more pleasant imhop) light that will not 'interfere' with sleep and be good for photos
[currently use some cri>90% metal halides in lving room - philips cdm-td)

pingu666 · 23 Nov 2016 at 20:17

ta will have a look

wilber · 24 Nov 2016 at 11:39

Any advice regarding LED Flood lighting?

Want to illuminate a working yard (Good vision needed), Roughly 15m x 15m.

I was looking at something along these lines but i have no clue about LED technology and the LEDS quite different between the two.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150W-LED-...964518?hash=item2363304a66:g:1RQAAOSwU-pXtoVP

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300W-200W...hash=item3ac4f6a914:m:mxVP6T-UsaWJnvQwxkdBiVg

Caged · 24 Nov 2016 at 13:21

JCC's Niteflood range are good

LOAM · 28 Nov 2016 at 10:40

Rossi~ said:
4000K is nice and white whithout being to sharp and clinical. I much prefer it over warm and 5000K+

I just replaced all the 12v halogens in the kitchen with 240v Philips Led's at 4000k, really nice lighting for tasks but I wouldn't use them in a living room etc.

I really need some G9's as well now though but not sure where to buy them.

londonbairn · 28 Nov 2016 at 10:58

ZXSpectrum said:
Just nipped to Wickes at lunch. They have 10 and 20 packs of 2700K, 55w equivalent, GU10 for £15 and £25 respectively. They are non dimmable but thought that was a good price.

How are they? Want to replace a lot of GU10s

Mahonyy · 28 Nov 2016 at 12:45

I'm looking for LED strips for the kitchen wall units. Any suggestion? 220v? 12v?