Low energy downlights?

[Rog200455]

Considering kithen refurb but don't want to use 400-550 Watts of downlighters! Anyone used low energy downlighters?

GU10 compact flourescent. Screwfix ref: 52469-85

or

Low energy R80. Screwfix ref: 27349-85

 

[Steve]

The R80 one is a standard spotlight, the old fashioned ones.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_In..._Internal/Downlights_Energy_Saving/index.html
They are smaller, and more like the modern downlighters. They give a much wider beam than standard GU10s, and the light is of a better quality.

Be aware you cannot dim these low energy lamps.

 

[Rog200455]

Thanks Crafty, I might go for these.

 

[Taylortwocities]

The low energy GU10's are much deeper than the regular ones. I tried to put some in fire-rated downlighters and the lamp was a good 6mm too long to fit (as the end of the fitting is enclosed).
They'll probaby be ok with the regular open ended fittings.

TTC

 

[Steve]

TTC, the lamps are bigger than normal, but as far as i know, the fittings on the link above are made for the bigger lamp.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Ahh yes. I had used fire rated downlights from Scfewfix & the BCO wanted low energy lamps in 2 of them (Part L1 and all that).
The low energy GU10 from TLC is too big for the SFX fitting.

TTC

 

[coopersim]

I have replaced 9 of these in my garden lights, the 7 watt version is exactly the same length as a standard GU10 bulb and is equiv to 35 watt bulb

also to be aware that they come in different temperatures - i opted for the 2700K which is a nice warm light - the 6400K version is a very cold / blue colour and is a bit harsh

if you can live with the 7 watt version it makes for an excellent energy saving option !

 

[John M]

I have these in my kitchen ......

A plug & play direct replacement for R80's

15W each ..... Not as bright as the 100 Watters, but a good 85%

£13.50 each tho

Here <<<<<<< Click

 

[blu3tang]

also to add gu10's can be purchased much cheaper than screwfix (again becareful on the colour temp of the lamps)

I bought a 10 pack for £50 on ebay...

 

[Albert]

Lately I fitted many low energy GU10, 9W bulbs. I try to install them as standard with a fire/sound complying fitting. The bulbs were fitted without problems. I wanted the 11W but I have been told that they are longer and will not fit, today in one of the links I looked at the details and it seems that the 9W and the 11W are the same length, or there is a mistake?

 

[Steve]

Lately I fitted many low energy GU10, 9W bulbs. I try to install them as standard with a fire/sound complying fitting. The bulbs were fitted without problems. I wanted the 11W but I have been told that they are longer and will not fit, today in one of the links I looked at the details and it seems that the 9W and the 11W are the same length, or there is a mistake?

AFAIK, they are the same length. The 7 watt ones are the same size as a halogen GU10, according to one member on here.

 

[Albert]

If so, this is good news as some customers complain that the 9W is not bright enough if compared to the halogen 50W. IMO they are not bad, and the 11W would make a good option.

 

[GaryMo]

AFAIK, they are the same length. The 7 watt ones are the same size as a halogen GU10, according to one member on here.

Confirmed.
I have them on the landing in standard JCC fire rated fittings.