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The sort that you put in normal household light fittings (to replace tungsten filament bulbs). Are they an improvement on the older type of energy saving bulbs (the mini fluorescent type things)?
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Because: instant on, no fade with age, and you can get super-bright and don't use much juice. And I like the colour temperatures available.
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I've not yet used any in a traditional bayonet fitting though, although I do need to buy some. I've used up all my spare bulbs.
They come in difference "colours" - warm white vs a brighter bluer light. The colour is often given a temperature in Kelvins - higher will be harsher and bluer. You might want to buy one or two difference ones to see what you prefer.
When we got our kitchen done, 3 out of 4 bulbs in the light fitting went within 3 months. I think they get really hot in those fittings. The current LED ones have been in there for more than 2 years.
Just started swapping out GU10s now.
They are nice.
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Traditional dichroics are a pain in the arse - I used to rent a house lit entirely by GU10s and they'd pop all the time. Trouble was they'd take out the main breaker with them so you'd be plunged into darkness about once a fortnight.
here's what I was expecting....
the cheap ones are not bright, and self-destruct
Also watch out for dimmers. Most dimmers can not handle LEDs
Have a look at SimplyLED on line - they sell a whole range of LED Bulbs in various fittings.