Browse Forums Increasing Home Value Re: LED Downlights 8May 09, 2012 1:16 pm Hi everyone this question might sound naive, but why is it that all new homes have downlights and not a good old fashioned central light? I find downlights (in my rental home) too shadowy and harsh on the eyes. Makes everyone look gloomy. Also how much does it cost to instal into an existing home? Re: LED Downlights 9May 09, 2012 1:40 pm downlights actually cost more to do. It's just the trend I guess. Re: LED Downlights 10Jun 03, 2012 7:15 pm Mimz Hi everyone this question might sound naive, but why is it that all new homes have downlights and not a good old fashioned central light? I find downlights (in my rental home) too shadowy and harsh on the eyes. Makes everyone look gloomy. Also how much does it cost to instal into an existing home? A fortune to install into an existing home! Upgrading on a new build was close to $60/light from pendant to downlights and you often need more downlights then normal lights. I removed them because of their energy in-efficiency in terms of heating cost...as well as the lighting itself. Also a number of people didn't like them, it seems to be more a fashion trend than anything else Re: LED Downlights 11Jul 25, 2012 9:03 pm We have 65 downlights in our new home. We decided to install quality lights so we went for the PHilips GU10 7W, they look fabulous & only cost us $45 each ( globe + housing ) & the electrician charged $35 each to install. They really give a " homey" effect. Re: LED Downlights 12Jul 25, 2012 9:51 pm Check out this reply on a different thread. Settlement 1/2/12 New Shed 23/3/12 Slab poured 27/3/12 Frame complete 4/5/12 Roof complete 1/6/12 LOCKUP 29/6/12 Our new build blog http://kareenhillsownerbuild.blogspot.com/ Re: LED Downlights 13Jan 14, 2013 1:24 pm Kogan just had a speciel on LED downlights, I bought a few and am pretty happy so far. They were GU10 4x1Watt says on the packet 15,000 working hours. Packet of 4 were $29. We shall see. Re: LED Downlights 15May 15, 2013 2:56 pm BrisbaneResident Kogan just had a speciel on LED downlights, I bought a few and am pretty happy so far. They were GU10 4x1Watt says on the packet 15,000 working hours. Packet of 4 were $29. We shall see. 4W LED is equivalent to less than 20W incandescent bulb, just 4 may not be enough. Re: LED Downlights 16May 15, 2013 3:58 pm I agree, we have the GU10 7W, they're very bright provided you have enough of them in the room. Re: LED Downlights 17May 16, 2013 12:02 pm Nowadays, you can pick up some good quality 12W LEDs downlights at around $20 each. Re: LED Downlights 18May 16, 2013 12:47 pm Whatever you pick, ensure each light is wired separately & not together in case you need to replace the whole thing, especially if you're building a two storey, otherwise it becomes very difficult to replace, if the need arises. Re: LED Downlights 19May 24, 2013 2:03 pm Also - not sure if its mentioned - we used the plug variety so we could remove easily. BUT - don't let them cut off the plug to hardwire - it can void any warranty. |