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What shops sell GU10 LED bulbs

I've got a ceiling 3-lamp GU10 light fitting and one of the bulbs expired with a loud bang yesterday - it blew circular glass lens off the front of the bulb!

I think I'd like to put LED ones in - any suggestions on what brand and where to buy?

I'd prefer a shop to online, unless there is a real stand-out one.

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  • irishjohn
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    Have you a B&Q near you? The B&Q club - join free online - gives special offers on occasion but has a permanent benefit of 3 bulbs for the price of 2 at any time. In addition they have recently been selling a couple of brands of GU10 LED bulbs on a buy one get one half price offer. I replaced all my GU10 bulbs using this offer but that was about 3 weeks ago
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  • Nudge
    Nudge Posts: 6,979 Forumite
    I got Osram Halogen 50w GU10 Bulbs for £9.99
    for a 5 Pack and get a Pack Free at
    www.robertdyas.co.uk on the special offers section
    not sure if that is what you are looking for but they
    are a good buy
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 14,225 Forumite
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    Thanks for the ideas - I'll check out the B&Q option (we don't have a local one), and maybe Screwfix.

    The Robert Dyas one seems a decent price, but it's really LED I want.
  • poppy_f1
    poppy_f1 Posts: 2,637 Forumite
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    shops like home bargains and b&m have them much cheaper than b&q
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 14,225 Forumite
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    poppy_f1 wrote: »
    shops like home bargains and b&m have them much cheaper than b&q
    Do they sell LED ones?
  • prowla
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    Well, I was driving past a Homebase, so I went in (better than making a special trip) and I bought a couple of own brand ones for £7.49 each; they are stickered to last years.

    I got the higher lumens ones and the one I've put in is better than the remaining halogen one.
  • C_Mababejive
    C_Mababejive Posts: 11,668 Forumite
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    Go for the screwfix Philips branded GU10 35w bulbs. A lot of pattern/unbranded bulbs are rubbish. I fitted 4 x 35w philips and they are fine and also lower consumption. Wickes also have them.
    Feudal Britain needs land reform. 70% of the land is "owned" by 1 % of the population and at least 50% is unregistered (inherited by landed gentry). Thats why your slave box costs so much..
  • BulbsTubes.co.uk also have a wide range of gu10 bulbs at low prices and their quality are good. I have used them for the past 6 months and am really happy with them... hope this helps :)
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