Thread: Down lights

Hi you can buy compact fluro type downlights lamps that fit directly into your existing halogens their are many brands on the market now megaman phillips sylvania and so on these are 240 v type units so no transformer is required and yes very little heat is dissipated you can find these at any electrical wholesaler or lighting shop from what i recall they are still a little bit expensive but you will most certainly cut down on your enery usage!

Do a forum search for downlights - there have been many threads on this.

There are compact fluoros and also LEDs - the LEDs are still expensive and lowish output, but are low profile too so fit well for bench lighting under cupboards etc.

Bunnings have a small range, specialist lighting shops have more.

BTW - the CF downlights replace the complete existing 12v transformer halogen downlight fittings - they don't simply plug in to replace the lamp. There are some LED options that will do this, but are exxy and still too low light output.

There are CF lamps that fit older style 240v downlight fittings such as R80 and R60 reflector lamps.

The downlight holders need to take GU10 style bulbs, pays to check the holders if they will physically fit the fluro GU10's as they are longer/taller than a normal halogen bulb. They come in several light colours(temperature in kelvin's)and range from 7watt too 13watt.
A 13watt is getting close to a 50watt halogen in brightness... it wont be long before they beat the halogens!

They are not much dearer, my fittings cost $9ea and the bulbs cost $11ea, 20 bucks a light considering they are up too 80% more efficient the extra cost can soon be recouped.

Hi All
Thanks for your responses
I have now located the Gu 10 and will probably go with them.
Gota like these forums a.