LED downlighters

[jonjel]

Now here I am seeking some informed advice.

As some of you may know my pad is being updated, and in the build I have about a zillion small ceiling downlighters. OK, not a zillion, but about 40.

The cheaper end lamps come with a 50watt halogen bulb. Working out what it will cost if someone leaves a bank of 4 or 8 lights on that is a no-no.

So I looked in my local suppliers, and I can buy LED lights, which consume a maximum of 4 watts, and some only 1.5 watts. Much better. And I looked at the price. They were I assumed having a laugh at £12 a pop.

However on line I can get these for a pound or two.

But, can anyone tell me if the light output is as good as the tungsten halogen bulbs, or any other things of which I should be aware. I have seen the bulbs with up to 32 LED's. Does more mean better?

[speakertoanimals]

We had some little lights fitted in our kitchen. When one bulb went, we replaced it with an energy-efficient one. Totally different colour, which since we just have two, looked rather odd! Mixing halogen and LED looks weird, and since you have 40 of the things......

I'd suggest trying some, see if you like the light. would save energy, and don't run hot like halogen. But if you're used to the halogen light, LED can seem rather yellow and dim.

[carnyx]

jonjel

Try this link .. it may answer some of the issues

www.kulekat.com/led-home-lighting/replacing-12v-halogen-lamps.html

[jonjel]

Thanks Carnyx.

There is a lot to read in there. It looks to be a bit of a minefield as of course every on line seller will tell you that only one of their bulbs will illuminate a vast area. However the significant stat I picked out of there(and I have only had one brief read through) is that you roughly multiply by 10, so a 4 watt LED is about equivalent to a 40 watt Halogen.

Seems I may have to pay a bit more, but nothing like the £12 each. Since the bulbs will be used in a number of areas I will buy a few and try them.

I may even report back......