Need to replace lots of GU10 Bulbs - advice please.

Scoobs72

Mar10_W wrote: »

Look for a high powered LED that uses 5 watts! You should get 45-50 watts of light from these!

No you won't. The very best 5watts GU10 LEDs will give you about 30W.

kyssyn

I have the same problem, I have about twenty bulbs to replace. I've been looking at these but I'm not sure if they'd fit. I'm thinking of buying one to test but I'll be watching this thread with interest.

http://www.bltdirect.com/product.php?pid=7440

JennyR68

kyssyn wrote: »

I have the same problem, I have about twenty bulbs to replace. I've been looking at these but I'm not sure if they'd fit. I'm thinking of buying one to test but I'll be watching this thread with interest.

http://www.bltdirect.com/product.php?pid=7440

I think they would poke out a bit, they are 75mm long it says.

Mar10_W

Scoobs72 wrote: »

No you won't. The very best 5watts GU10 LEDs will give you about 30W.

Yes, you will. I use these in my hallway. They are Deltech brand. I use them next to a standard 50 watt halogen and the light is almost identical. They last 30-50,000 hours, so will most probably last longer than me!

Mar10_W

JennyR68 wrote: »

It's 35w bulbs that I am replacing which are just right for where they are. Arn't the LED GU10's about 4 times the price though?

Yes, they are quiet expensive. However they use nearly 10 times less power, run cool - do not produce any heat - and last for ages. Like I said above - if you have the money to spend initially they are worth it - you will get your money back. If not, they are very expensive.

Mcfi5dhc

All LED GU10's are rubbish

Pop along to B&Q or Homebase, have a look at their light displays - they'll have normal GU10's, and LED ones.

Compare the two kinds in there - the LEDs are rubbish, the normal ones are much brighter, though obviously use more leccy.

Instead of buying fake-GU10's (eg LEDs) - maybe consider completely changing the light fittings? Be far cheaper in the long run both in electric, and bulbs.

One of my LED GU10's went on fire after less than a year - it burnt itself out very quickly though, so there was no damage to the house. Don't believe the rubbish that they last forever.

They are only good for mood-lighting.

I admit, B&Q don't sell the brands talked about on here so you won't be able to do a full comparison. Then again, you don't have B&Q posting for personal gain on here either! (I don't work for B&Q by the way)

Mar10_W

At the end of the day I think it comes down to personal opinion. I use high powered GU10s and think they are great. Ive used compact fluorescent GU10s in the past and found the light too white, and cheap looking, however i know lots of people that use them and think they are great. I have not seen the ones for sale in B&Q so can't really say if they are rubbish or not. Just giving my opinion...

Mcfi5dhc

I never mentioned the CFL GU10's, but I agree with you on those though - too directional, not enough power

Normal CFLs are much better IMO

Mar10_W

JennyR68 wrote: »

I think they would poke out a bit, they are 75mm long it says.

If your fitting is open from the back you should be fine to use these bulbs without them protruding. Just check the space behind your fittings.

kyssyn

Mar10_W wrote: »

At the end of the day I think it comes down to personal opinion. I use high powered GU10s and think they are great. Ive used compact fluorescent GU10s in the past and found the light too white, and cheap looking, however i know lots of people that use them and think they are great. I have not seen the ones for sale in B&Q so can't really say if they are rubbish or not. Just giving my opinion...

I've heard that about the light being too white as well, but I'm hoping that they'll be okay for the bathrooms since I have white walls. I might need to find something different for the kitchen though, but that's not recessed lighting, it's a single fitting with four bulbs so I might be better off buying a different fitting!

Mar10_W wrote: »

If your fitting is open from the back you should be fine to use these bulbs without them protruding. Just check the space behind your fittings.

I haven't personally changed the bulbs but the person that did said there should be room in the attic space for the extra length. That's why I'm thinking of buying one to test with