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A low energy alternative to halogen which provide energy savings of around 90%
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Longer lasting, ranging from 25,000 hours to 40,000 hours, 18 years (based on 6 hours per day usage) or 36 years (based on 3 hours per day usage)
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LED lighting is the most environmentally friendly lighting technology currently on the market
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A GU10 is a type of cap or base fitted to a lamp (or bulb) GU10 lamps operate on mains voltage (230V) and require no additional transformers or drivers GU10s have become the preferred choice for LED lamps because the don’t require a transformer or LED driver
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GU10 Cap
GU10 Lamp Holder
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Almost every requirement can be met within these four types of GU10 LEDs:
3.5W Kosnic
4W Perfect Fit
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5.5W Perfect Fit
7W Master LED
► Budget
priced LED bulb
► Same
physical size as a halogen
► Available
in warm white 3000K and daylight 6500K
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► Dimmable ► Same
physical size as a halogen ► High quality and great value for money ► Excellent colour reproduction (80CRI) and highly reliable
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► Same
physical size as a halogen ► Comparable light output to a 50W halogen ► Long lasting 40,000 hours ► Excellent colour reproduction (80CRI) and highly reliable
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► The
number one selling and most reliable LED bulb on the market ► Comparable light output to a 50W halogen ► Dimmable and highly reliable ► 3 colour temperatures to choose from
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Lamp Type
3.5W Kosnic
4W Perfect Fit
5.5W Perfect Fit
7W Master LED
Wattage
3.5W
4W
4W
7W
Halogen Equivalent
35W
35W
50W
50W
Lumen
210 lm
180 lm
270 lm
310 lm
Efficacy
60 lm/w
45 lm/w
49 lm/w
45 lm/w
No
Yes
No
Yes
30,000
25,000
40,000
40,000
Colour Temperatures
3000K / 6500K
2700K / 3000K
2700K / 3000K
2700K / 3000K / 4200K
Beam Angles
36 Degree Only
25 Degree / 40 Degree
25 Degree / 40 Degree
25 Degree / 40 Degree
Same Size as a Halogen
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Height (mm)
56
56
56
80.5
£7.20 +VAT
£10.78 +VAT
£15.98 +VAT
£21.82 +VAT
Dimmable Life Expectancy (hours)
Price (subject to change)
Prices are for guidance only, please check our website for the most up-to date prices and special offers
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Although the halogen is brighter, LED lighting is clearer and when replacing 50W halogens with 7W Master LEDs, a room will often appear brighter.
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50W Halogen
Wattage
7W LED
50W
7W
2,000 hours
40,000 hours
333 days (or 0.9 years)
6,666 days (or 18.3 years)
£1.38 +VAT
£21.82+VAT
Running Costs (2,000 hours @ 15p /KWH)
£15.00
£2.10
Running Costs (40,000 hours @ 15p /KWH)
£300.00
£42.00
20 Lamps = £27.60+VAT
1 Lamp = £21.82+VAT
£327.60
£63.82
Life Expectancy Days (based on 6 hours per day usage) Cost to Buy
Re-lamping costs (over 40,000 hours) Total cost over 40,000 hours
Saving based on just one lamp £263.78
25 and 40 Degree ►
4w Perfect Fit
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5.5W Perfect Fit
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7W Master LED
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36 Degree Only ►
3.5W Kosnic
4W Perfect Fit
5.5W Perfect Fit
7W Master LED
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4W Perfect Fit
5.5W Perfect Fit
3.5W Kosnic
7W Master LED
7W Master LED
3.5W Kosnic 6500K
Diameter (D): 50mm Height (C): 56mm
3.5W Kosnic
4W Perfect Fit
What does this mean?
5.5W Perfect Fit
7W Master LED
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iCAGE Key Facts: ► Fire rated and open rated downlight ► Provides fire protection for added safety ► Open rated luminaire prevents the LED from overheating ► Prolongs the life expectancy of the LED ► Houses LED bulbs of all sizes including the deeper Philips 7W Master LED ► Approved to relevant Building Regulations www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk
4W Perfect Fit
7W Master LED
3.5W Kosnic
5.5W Perfect Fit
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Replacing a 35W Halogen?
Replacing a 50W Halogen?
Not dimming? 3.5W Kosnic
Not dimming? 5.5W Perfect Fit
Dimming? 4W Perfect Fit
Dimming? 7W Master LED
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