Anyone using LED MR16 type downlighter Bulbs ??

the_devil_made_me_do_it · 14 July 2008 at 11:29AM

EfficientEnergySaving wrote: »

GU10 is a small spot light fitting. The standard GU10 bulbs are Halogen, it is the low energy replacement for these which is still either expensive or does not give off a very good light.

For standard bayonet fittings, these are easy to get hold of at a reasonable price. If you have dimmer switches fitted you will need to check if the bulb is compatible.

Most low energy light bulbs are made of bending a florescent tube into a small shape. For some people it has been reported that they can give headaches, especially if you suffer from epilepsy.

I don't want the florescent tube type.

Ben84 · 14 July 2008 at 3:35PM

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

I don't want the florescent tube type.

Do you want LED bulbs for your fixtures, or do you want the fluorescent energy savers that have an outer glass shell that hides the tubes?

the_devil_made_me_do_it · 14 July 2008 at 6:14PM

Ben84 wrote: »

Do you want LED bulbs for your fixtures, or do you want the fluorescent energy savers that have an outer glass shell that hides the tubes?

To be honest, I'm happy with any low energy bulbs as long as they do not give off that horrible yellow fluorescent light that regular energy savers give off. I hate flourescent tubes so don't want smaller versions.

The bulbs are for lamps and ceiling lights.

Ben84 · 14 July 2008 at 11:06PM

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

To be honest, I'm happy with any low energy bulbs as long as they do not give off that horrible yellow fluorescent light that regular energy savers give off. I hate flourescent tubes so don't want smaller versions.

The bulbs are for lamps and ceiling lights.

Energy saving fluorescent bulbs come in all different colour ranges, it depends on the phosphors the tubes are coated with.

The brightest ones that I've found with crisp warm-white light are made by megaman. Their light and colour is very good, so I don't think you'd be disappointed by them. They're not yellow.

the_devil_made_me_do_it · 14 July 2008 at 11:46PM

Ben84 wrote: »

Energy saving fluorescent bulbs come in all different colour ranges, it depends on the phosphors the tubes are coated with.

The brightest ones that I've found with crisp warm-white light are made by megaman. Their light and colour is very good, so I don't think you'd be disappointed by them. They're not yellow.

Thanks, can these be bought online?

Antispam · 15 July 2008 at 2:06AM

Yes or B&Q sell megaman ones now

Ben84 · 19 July 2008 at 4:32PM

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

Thanks, can these be bought online?

Yes, in fact they're more widely available online than in shops I find.

It's worth checking out bulbs that are subsidised by energy companies. They have to invest in energy efficiency under some new directive, and many are selling bulbs, either directly or through other retailers at subsidised prices. I think E.ON subsidise megaman bulbs which are sold by other retailers. You don't have to be a customer with them to buy them at the lower price. You can get some styles of megaman bulbs for about £1 each.

the_devil_made_me_do_it · 19 July 2008 at 10:18PM

Ben84 wrote: »

Yes, in fact they're more widely available online than in shops I find.

It's worth checking out bulbs that are subsidised by energy companies. They have to invest in energy efficiency under some new directive, and many are selling bulbs, either directly or through other retailers at subsidised prices. I think E.ON subsidise megaman bulbs which are sold by other retailers. You don't have to be a customer with them to buy them at the lower price. You can get some styles of megaman bulbs for about £1 each.

I'm an EON customer, so I'll check them out first.