GU10 LED Bulb Guide V1.4 DLD

Page 1

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk

Version 1.4 October 2012


A low energy alternative to halogen which provide energy savings of around 90%

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)

LED lighting is the most environmentally friendly lighting technology currently on the market

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


â–ş

â–ş

A GU10 is a type of cap or base fitted to a lamp (or bulb) GU10s have become the preferred choice for LED lamps as they operate on mains voltage (230V) and require no additional transformers or drivers

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk

GU10 Cap

GU10 Lamp Holder


www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


â–ş

Almost every requirement can be met within these five types of GU10 LEDs:

Kosnic 3.5W

Philips 4W

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk

Megaman 6W

Philips 6W

Philips 8W


Budget priced 35W alternative from just £5.99 +VAT ► Transfers excess heat downwards away from the LED chip ► Available in Warm white 3000K Cool white 4000K ►

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


► Dimmable ► Same

physical size as a halogen ► High quality and great value for money ► Excellent colour reproduction (80CRI) and highly reliable ► 5 year guarentee www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


Dimmable perfect fit LED ► Part L compliant, produces 410 lumens ► Available in Extra Warm White 2800K and Cool White 4000K ► 5 year guarantee ►

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


The most complete LED lamp of our generation! ► Dimmable ► 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 ► 5 year guarantee ►

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


► ► ► ► ► ►

Brightest LED GU10 bulb on the market. Super bright at 450 lumens! Contains corrective dimming technology that prevents the lamp from flickering. Long lasting 40,000 hours Dimmable down to 10% Available in: 2700K Extra Warm White 3000K Warm White 4000K Cool White

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


Lamp Type

3.5W Kosnic

4W Perfect Fit

6W Megaman

6W Perfect Fit

8W Philips

Wattage

3.5W

4W

6W

6W

8W

Halogen Equivalent

35W

50W

50W

50W

50W

Lumen

180/ 190 lm

180/180/200 lm

410 lm

300/320/320lm

450 lm

Efficacy

54 lm/w

49 lm/w

68 lm/w

53m/w

56 lm/w

Dimmable

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Life Expectancy (hours)

30,000

25,000

25,000

40,000

40,000

Colour Temperatures

3000K/ 4000K

2700K / 3000K / 4000K

2700K/3000K/4000K

2700K / 3000K / 4000K

2700K / 3000K /4000K

Beam Angles

36 Degree Only

25 Degree / 40 Degree

35 Degree Only

25 Degree/ 40 Degree

25 Degree / 40 Degree

Same Size as a Halogen

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Height (mm)

52.5

55

55

55

80

Price (subject to change)

£5.99 +VAT

£10.78 +VAT

£11.95 + VAT

£18.99 + VAT

£19.49 +VAT

Prices are for guidance only, please check our website for the most up-to date prices and special offers

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


Although the halogen is brighter, LED lighting is clearer and appears brighter to the human eye. The 402 lumen is based on photometric data from Philips. Details available on request.

450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0

450

410

402

320 200

190

3.5W Kosnic

4W Perfect Fit

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk

6W Megaman

6W Philips

8W Philips

50W Halogen


www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


£8.00 £7.00 £6.00 £5.00 £4.00 £3.00 £2.00 £1.00 £0.00

£7.50

£0.53

£0.60

3.5W Kosnic 4W Perfect Fit

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk

£0.83 6W Megaman

£0.83

£1.20

6W Perfect 8W Philips Fit

50W Halogen


50W Halogen

6W LED

50W

6W

2,000 hours

40,000 hours

333 days (or 0.9 years)

5,833 days (or 15.9 years)

£1.38 +VAT

£18.99+VAT

Running Costs (2,000 hours @ 15p /KWH)

£15.00

£1.80

Running Costs (40,000 hours @ 15p /KWH)

£300.00

£30.00

20 Lamps = £27.60+VAT

1 Lamp = £18.99+VAT

£327.60

£50.49

Wattage 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


36 Degree Only ►

3.5W Kosnic

6W Megaman

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk

25 and 40 Degree ►

4W Philips

6W Philips

8W Philips


4W, 6W & 8W Philips 6W Megaman *Megaman is 2800K Extra Warm White

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk

4W, 6W & 8W Philips. 3.5W Kosnic 6W Megaman

4W, 6W & 8W Philips 3.5W Kosnic


Diameter (D): 50mm Height (C): 56mm

Kosnic 3.5W

4W Perfect Fit

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk

Megaman 6W

6W Perfect Fit

Philips 8W


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 ► Approved to relevant Building Regulations www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


4W, 6W & 8W Philips LED

6W Megaman

3.5W Kosnic

►Not all LEDs are dimmable and they will only dim with selected dimmer switches ►Trailing edge dimmer switches work best as they have a lower minimum load ►We recommend Varilight V-Pro, which is available on our website

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk


Replacing a 35W Halogen?

Replacing a 50W Halogen?

Not dimming? 3.5W Kosnic

Dimming? 4W Perfect Fit

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk

If you are dimming or not? Choose between Philips 8W, Philips 6W or the Megaman 6W


Thanks for viewing our guide For more information please visit: www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk Or contact us on Tel: 01706 521188

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk



Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.