Halers, Aurora, JCC downlighters difference?

mymedi · 25 April 2013 at 10:14AM

We're looking to install a number of fire-rated downlighters and there seem a few different ones around, but without much difference between them. Any recommendations from personal experience?
I've looked at:
- Halers EvoLed IP65 LED
- JCC LED7 Fireguard
- Aurora LED Sola i9
Apart from minor differences in the actual specs, they all seem to offer a good level and temp of light, similar wattage, similar cutout sizes, long warranties, fire-rated, IP65, etc.
I'm wondering how would you pick among them?
Thanks!

fluffpot · 25 April 2013 at 8:33PM

ask the electrician who will be fitting them as he/she may have a preference.

For example, I've found Aurora a pain to wire up as the terminals are so small and badly designed. So if the client wanted these I would charge extra for fitting as it would take me longer

mymedi · 25 April 2013 at 8:47PM

I found this on Google, but not much else in terms of comparisons...

http://www.theiet.org/forums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=205&threadid=%2044705

mymedi · 25 April 2013 at 8:53PM

fluffpot wrote: »

I've found Aurora a pain to wire up as the terminals are so small and badly designed.

Thanks! That's interesting - one of their sales pitches is that these are supposed to be "plug-n-play" saving time on installation...

madget_2 · 26 April 2013 at 3:27PM

I only have experience with the Halers EvoLed and can thoroughly recommend them. They were installed in our bathroom a couple of years ago and have been brilliant so far. The area is well-lit, with a pleasant light, if that makes sense (some are too harsh, I've found).