Browse Forums What's New Re: LED Downlights: to LED or not to LED, that is the questi 94Oct 17, 2011 7:23 pm I have just finished installing LED lights throughout my house. I experimented with a number of different units and light temp before deciding on 11.5W CREE in Natural White. This uses 6*2W. Warm White is too dull, and Cool White was too stark for our colour scheme, and even made the white kitchen look blue. I have also used a 10W Bayonet cap fitting in lieu of incandescant globes and they are awesome. At least 100w light equivalent. Also have led candle globes for the Chandeleirs:) LED Downlights: to LED or not to LED, that is the question. 95Oct 17, 2011 8:02 pm ralwig88 This one has a beam angle of 60 deg, so should be comparable to the Brightgreen IF the lumens claim can be believed at 1100. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260749098817 ... 1423.l2649 That one looks like it might be worth trying. Paul Re: LED Downlights: to LED or not to LED, that is the questi 96Oct 18, 2011 6:39 am ozberg I have just finished installing LED lights throughout my house. I experimented with a number of different units and light temp before deciding on 11.5W CREE in Natural White. This uses 6*2W. Can you let me know the brand or website? would be very interested in seeing/trying out. By the way, what kelvin temp is "Natural White" - we're trying to find something not to yellow as warm white but not too stark white either. Thanks Re: LED Downlights: to LED or not to LED, that is the questi 97Oct 18, 2011 9:31 am ralwig88 Yep, my bad (sorry!) I thought the Brightgreen had an active fan, but it's just a solid state fan. Well, I'd certainly be interested in buying some, but wondering if there's any chance of getting them <$100 each? Maybe if we get enough people here in HomeOne to bulk-buy the BrightGreen D900 Curve, we can get it for < $100? Maybe we could get Groupon to organize this for us? Re: LED Downlights: to LED or not to LED, that is the questi 98Oct 18, 2011 10:57 am Hi, I've reading this thread with great interest as we too are building a home & are having LED downlights thru out our home. Hubby is very interested in a Philips GU10 as he read great reviews about it & he says that it doesn't need it's own transformer, it just plugs in like a normal light bulb ( making replacing the globe a very easy thing to do , & also does not emit as much heat ) , Does anyone know how this compares with the brightgreen everyone is talking about? we neeed 65 of them as we're building a 40sq two storey home? Re: LED Downlights: to LED or not to LED, that is the questi 99Oct 18, 2011 11:43 am Paul, where did you find Brightgreens for $113?
I can sell the Brightgreen D900 for around $111 gst inclusive (quantity 24+), plus postage. That probably doesn't even cover the fuel to pick them up and administration costs... but if it saves any other H1ers some money (or allows them to use better quality lights?) then i'd be happy to look at doing it. Re: LED Downlights: to LED or not to LED, that is the questi 100Oct 18, 2011 6:55 pm ralwig88 ozberg I have just finished installing LED lights throughout my house. I experimented with a number of different units and light temp before deciding on 11.5W CREE in Natural White. This uses 6*2W. Can you let me know the brand or website? would be very interested in seeing/trying out. By the way, what kelvin temp is "Natural White" - we're trying to find something not to yellow as warm white but not too stark white either. Thanks I wasnt happy with both the quality or value of products available locally. I am an electrician by trade, and father has accounts at electrical wholesalers and the value for money even at trade prices is very poor. So I sourced a manufacturer in China and imported them myself with a view of onselling. I would suggest not ordering any product (even via me) without viewing samples first. The difference between the colours is significant. It may be helpful if I list the products I have used: 5*2W Downlight Edison Cool White 5*2W Downlight Cree Cool White 6*2W Downlight Warm White 6*2W Downlight Natural White 2W Candle Globe Wrm White 2W Candle Globe Cool White 10W B22 light (direct replacement for incandescant globe) they are bulkier than a normal globe but great for wardrobes bedrooms etc. 36W Floodlight I dont have colour temps with me atm (at work) but can supply pictures, specs etc. Regards. Shane I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 16371 1000000% definitely add insulation. I have in my home and it makes a big difference minimising sound transfer. Insulation is pretty cheap and definitely worth it 2 6808 |