Downlights?

Hello123_2

Hi,

Currently having kitchen done & thinking about having some downlights.

However, have read a few bad reviews so am wondering are they worth the hassle?! All opinions welcome :0)

Any recommendations would be good too. Thanks

moonrakerz

http://www.halers.com/warm_white_ww/dl_sil_f_ww__evoled/24294_p.html

Not cheap, around £40 ea, but worth every penny.

Instant full light output. 8W per fitting. 7 year warranty.

muckybutt

Agree with moonrakerz, led is the way to go now.

Not cheap but low energy and give great light output. Dont be tempted by cheaper imported versions though.

Barneysmom

We got rid of ours in the end and went back to a flourescent tube. At least it doesn't blow every five minutes. When this tube finally goes we'll get LEDs. It will cost more layout wise but you get a good 70,000 hours use.

fluffpot

Think about the position of them - they provide light straight down (the clue is in the name!) so not much good for work surfaces as they'll often be lighting the back of your head!
perhaps a combo of downlights and under cabinet lights would be better

lovethymini

I'd personally never have downlights again - they cost too much to run compared to the other lights in our house, we're forever changing the bulbs, and there's shadowy areas if you don't fit a gazillion in the ceiling.

moonrakerz

fluffpot wrote: »

Think about the position of them - they provide light straight down (the clue is in the name!) so not much good for work surfaces as they'll often be lighting the back of your head!
perhaps a combo of downlights and under cabinet lights would be better

Not so.........

The Haler's lights have a spread of 34 degrees. Mine are positioned directly above the work surface edges and give perfect illumination with negligible shadow.

(I have now painted the rest of the ceiling :D)

baldelectrician

moonrakerz wrote: »

Not so.........

The Haler's lights have a spread of 34 degrees. Mine are positioned directly above the work surface edges and give perfect illumination with negligible shadow.

(I have now painted the rest of the ceiling :D)

I had a look at the Halers lights, they were pricey and I went for fire rated GU10 with Kosnic lamps.
What is the lumens per circuit watt of the Halers lights?
I must admit I was impressed by the Halers fittings

MaggieBaking

We have the downlighters that you can tilt if you know what I mean. I love them - they give a great light and look very smart. Had them in a year in the kitchen and not replaced a bulb yet.

missile

moonrakerz wrote: »

Not so.........

The Haler's lights have a spread of 34 degrees. Mine are positioned directly above the work surface edges and give perfect illumination with negligible shadow.

(I have now painted the rest of the ceiling :D)

Where did you buy them, did you get a discount for quantity?

I am looking to replace my GU10s. I have 50+ and at £40 a pop that is £2,000 +.

On checking their cost saving guide, I find it would take over 7 years to break even.

Hintza

moonrakerz wrote: »

7 year warranty.

My halers had better see me out :rotfl:

Seriously though OP unless they have a fault they should last indefinitely.

We just bought 30 for the new build and on electricity saving they should pay for themselves in a couple of years.