Aldi Led Bulbs

Menas · 22-09-2015 7:12pm

bk wrote: »

I use this one with a LED specific dimmer and no buzz that I can hear:

http://www.futureled.ie/gu10-bulbs/259-kanlux-cob7w-gu10.html#/59-color-warm_white_dimmable

I ordered these yesterday on your recommendation. They were delivered this morning (normal post) and they are just perfect!

crabbypaddy · 22-09-2015 8:52pm

rubadub wrote: »

Looks good to me. I have 4.5W philips in the kitchen they are also 345lumen and 2700K. My fitting takes 4 bulbs.

So the aldis are slightly less efficient at 5W with same lumens. The aldi page does not list the colour, but if you look at the box it seems they are low on the scale, i.e. down around 2700K and not high up which is not wanted by most in kitchens.

my philips ones were about €6.50 each which was a good price. Certainly seems worth a punt. I would double check the K value in the shop. The philips I have are nicely diffused, this could be another issue to look for.

Looks like 3000k and with the diffuser it won't be very directional so 345 lumens might seem dim even compared to a 35w halogen. Defi8nitely a step in the right direction although I'd rather see some heatsinking / ventilation in the bulbs for longevity.

ted1 · 22-09-2015 9:22pm

_Tombstone_ wrote: »

Prices finally coming, they've been an outrageous rip off for years.

No they haven't , even at 9 euro each they have a 9 month payback.

4068ac1elhodqr · 22-09-2015 9:38pm

LEDS are great, had a 20w box floodlight model that could light up an entire field.

Would avoid CFL bulbs however as:

1. The UK HPA found that there are measurable levels of UV from single envelope CFLs when used at distances closer than 1 foot. As a precaution, it is recommended that these types of CFLs not be used at distances closer than 1 foot, for more than one hour per day.
2. They have a slight delay in startup unlike led, and some folks notice a slight flickering effect, thus headaches.
3. CFL bulbs contain a small amount of mercury which may be harmful if released (glass breakage).

irishproduce · 22-09-2015 10:44pm

Back again. What about these? Much lower than the clinical white ones earlier.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00KW3WT68/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?qid=1442958087&sr=8-20&pi=AC_SX110_SY165&keywords=led+bayonet+bulb&dpPl=1&dpID=41wBshWvHwL&ref=plSrch

rubadub · 22-09-2015 11:24pm

irishproduce wrote: »

Back again. What about these? Much lower than the clinical white ones earlier.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00KW3WT68/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?qid=1442958087&sr=8-20&pi=AC_SX110_SY165&keywords=led+bayonet+bulb&dpPl=1&dpID=41wBshWvHwL&ref=plSrch

I don't think amazon will post bulbs to here. Not sure about parcel motel.

bk · 22-09-2015 11:41pm

irishproduce wrote: »

Back again. What about these? Much lower than the clinical white ones earlier.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00KW3WT68/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?qid=1442958087&sr=8-20&pi=AC_SX110_SY165&keywords=led+bayonet+bulb&dpPl=1&dpID=41wBshWvHwL&ref=plSrch

Well they are still only 520lm 40w equivalent. Fine for a lamp but would be too low for a single main room light.

Also if you read the reviews on Amazon you will see that a few people have reported that theirs failed after just a month or two! Seem to be on the cheap side.

Ikea has a great range of LED lights, they are the wrong fitting, but you can also get an adaptor at ikea:

http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/search/?k=led+bulb

If you are looking at 40w equivalent lamp LED's then these look to be great value, 2 for €6, cheaper then the Amazon ones and better return policy from Ikea:

http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/products/lighting/light-bulbs-accessories/ledare-led-bulb-e27-globe-opal-white-art-90290972/
http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/products/lighting/light-bulbs-accessories/koppla-b22-to-e27-bulb-converter-art-90295615/

BTW Amazon does deliver LED lights to Ireland.

Marhay70 · 23-09-2015 9:08am

Did anyone try the LEDs Lidl had a couple of weeks ago?. My local store still has a few left, the ones I looked at were 11w (72w) 1000lm 2700k E27 warm white. About the size of a standard incandescent bulb and at 6 Euro, seemed good value

masterK · 23-09-2015 2:09pm

Probably a silly question but can I just replace MR16 Halogen bulbs with LEDs or do I need to also replace the transformer? I've 12 spotlights in the kitchen I would like to replace with LEDs

crabbypaddy · 23-09-2015 3:49pm

masterK wrote: »

Probably a silly question but can I just replace MR16 Halogen bulbs with LEDs or do I need to also replace the transformer? I've 12 spotlights in the kitchen I would like to replace with LEDs

You can replace mr16 with leds but the transformer may consume as many watts as the led bulbs especially old ones and is an extra point of failure so getting rid of it and changing the holders will pay for itself eventually.

L1011 · 23-09-2015 4:42pm

masterK wrote: »

Probably a silly question but can I just replace MR16 Halogen bulbs with LEDs or do I need to also replace the transformer? I've 12 spotlights in the kitchen I would like to replace with LEDs

You can; but removing (not replacing) the transformer and replacing the heads is generally a much better idea. You can't use a dimmer with the transformer, the transformers fail, use power, put out heat, etc, etc.

Being lazy, I'm doing it every time a transformer fails and I'm slowly working my way through a sack of them - https://www.lightrabbit.ie/gu10-base-socket-lamp-holder.html are solid and cheap if they suit; they also sell ones with more bulky connector blocks should you not have a viable connector block to use.

masterK · 23-09-2015 8:40pm

L1011 wrote: »

You can; but removing (not replacing) the transformer and replacing the heads is generally a much better idea. You can't use a dimmer with the transformer, the transformers fail, use power, put out heat, etc, etc.

Being lazy, I'm doing it every time a transformer fails and I'm slowly working my way through a sack of them - https://www.lightrabbit.ie/gu10-base-socket-lamp-holder.html are solid and cheap if they suit; they also sell ones with more bulky connector blocks should you not have a viable connector block to use.

One last question if you don't mind. I pulled down one of the fittings I had to locate the transformer and couldn't see one (picture of fitting attached). Could it be I just need to replace the lamp holder and fit into the connector block or is there likely a central transformer for several lights?

These are the bulbs I'm currently using
http://www.amazon.co.uk/M269-50mm-degree-Flood-Halogen/dp/B000VI51B4

ted1 · 23-09-2015 9:07pm

masterK wrote: »

One last question if you don't mind. I pulled down one of the fittings I had to locate the transformer and couldn't see one (picture of fitting attached). Could it be I just need to replace the lamp holder and fit into the connector block or is there likely a central transformer for several lights?

These are the bulbs I'm currently using
http://www.amazon.co.uk/M269-50mm-degree-Flood-Halogen/dp/B000VI51B4

You may have one large transformer feeding all the lamps. TBH these are basic questions your asking and as such you should get a electrician.