Best downlights to purchase

[eric the spark]

Was looking for some advice on which are the best downlights to install. Am probably going for low voltage ones, have been looking at the robus range. Any other good alternatives?

 

[Guest123]

JCC are quite popular......

JCC Lighting | Leaders in Low Energy Lighting | 2,000 products available from stock | Nationwide network of electrical wholesalers | Home of the Fireguard Downlight

 

[Dan the spark]

I usually install aroura there pretty good, find them at most wholesalers

 

[stu_guy]

I use these ones they are good for the money great conections
Fire Rated DownLights Satin Chrome GU10

Stu

 

[sjhall]

Tool station do one CED I think.... Not bad, decent amount of room in the fixed connector block... Very similar to the JCc ones ... On a side note, I'd go GU 10 every time due to the improvements in the 240v LED's and other energy saving lamps.

Hth

 

[telectrix]

better to go GU10 fittings with LED lamps. no trannys to worry about. no melted connections, no failed lampholders.

 

[Amp David]

Click Flameguard are good. Massive terminal box for loop in loop out connections.

 

[Fin170]

JCC for LED. 29.99+vat, 10 year warranty and push in connectors. Finish is spot on too. Used halers but being they cost more, i have to supply a joint box and the arms need attaching I'd opt for the the JCC out of choice (halers finish isn't as good either in my opinion)

Click for low energy (but make sure they're supplying megaman lamps as their energetic ones are rubbish)

12v :icon13: well if you want a decent set up you're not far from paying out for a Led one anyway. Even then they'll still probably be unreliable crap. Warranty void

 

[NDElectrical]

GU10 fittings with LED lamps

 

[thekingiam]

gu 10 cheap meteor fittings, fire rated , only problem is you need pliers to push back connection blocks as they wont go through hole otherwise.

 

[RAD_22]

I have fitted a barn conversion out with the JCC Fireguard 7w LED Downlights (Fire rated and IP65), very good quality, 10 year warranty and the push in connectors can speed things up also.

Comparable to a 50W halogen bulb (I feel they give off more light then the toolstation LED downlights which are rated at 9w) one room in the barn had these so I could compare onsite.
Dimmable option is available
It also comes in White, Chrome, Brushed Nickel

Hope that helps abit

 

[makinglightwork]

For a retro fit 12v halogen lamp I have been using the Heathfield LED brand, they are fairly new company but I found them to be great quality as they work off existing electronic transformers so no need to amend any wiring with the tranny, just swop the lamps

 

[LightingExpert]

LED lighting will be replacing ALL halogen spotlights
LED lighting are FAR superior and, once installed are loved by retail owners

 

[Barry Rathbone]

better to go GU10 fittings with LED lamps. no trannys to worry about. no melted connections, no failed lampholders.

Agree.
*Not convinced on the Aurora quality as I just fitted 19.... imo*

 

[sparksfly]

I have used newey & eyre badged ones. qood quality and plenty of room for 2x cables. GU10 and customer can go for LED upgrade after.