LED lights in a bedroom - Any advice/recommendations?

[NeilF]

the only problem with these all-in-one fittings, is that you can't change the lamps (bulbs) if you want a change or don't like the particular light. personally i prefer SMDs as they have a wider spread.

Well, with the LEDLite ones you can change teh lens covers to change the beam ranging from 25 degrees to 90 degrees. This seems a good idea surely?


The only thing that concerns me about them is how they don't seem as common as Aurora? But they seem exactly the same animal, just brighter, and have the beam changing option!?

 

[telectrix]

at the end of the day, it's your choice.

 

[NeilF]

at the end of the day, it's your choice.

It is... But unfortunately I'm flying somewhat blind on this matter


It does seem clear that people suggest fitting more than you think of them... But again, if the LEDLite ones are nigh on 30% brighter than the Aurora would 6 suffice instead of 8.... Argh! Guess fit 8 no matter what. Three down each long end of the room (near the cupboards), and two down the middle maybe (The bed is in the middle of the room).

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[telectrix]

i'd do 2 rows of 4. bear in mind that your ceiling joists are spaced at 18" and you aim to fit the lights central between joists. that's one reason i suggested a 3ft. spacing. (all depends on which way the joists run).

 

[NeilF]

Two rows of 4 running along the width of the room?

The bed is in the middle of the room against the wall, so in effect the bed will be getting nigh on 4 downlighters, where as each row of cupboards at each side will only be getting 2?

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I think fitting four along there might be tight. Longest distance is 5.2m, but given cupboards at both ends sticking out nigh on 70-100cm... That reduces the room to about 4m or less in effect.

I'll have a chat with Mr Electrician!


Infact here is a plan of the bedroom for exact layout- http://imageshack.us/a/img826/1636/planfinaldesign3rdjune.jpg

 

[telectrix]

well, obviously , you need to plan the layout to suit the furniture arrangements, but make sure you're not going to be drilling into a joist.

 

[NeilF]

make sure you're not going to be drilling into a joist.

Even I know that's bad

As the room is uneven it's tricky getting the lights in there symmetrically though...

 

[NeilF]

Out of interest... How much access do you need from above? The reason I ask is how on earth do you do this sort of project on a ground floor? Do you have to lift all the floor boards above up?

In the case of my bedroom, with the loft above, will they need access in the loft to where every single light/hole is going?

 

[Richard Burns]

Out of interest... How much access do you need from above? The reason I ask is how on earth do you do this sort of project on a ground floor? Do you have to lift all the floor boards above up?

In the case of my bedroom, with the loft above, will they need access in the loft to where every single light/hole is going?

Ground floor at least two floorboards up along the line of the lights, loft at least access to get a cable to every light location.

If you were very lucky then it may be possible to rod the cabling into place, but without knowing where the joists are would cause difficulty and normally it is better to have the best access possible.

 

[NeilF]

Ground floor at least two floorboards up along the line of the lights, loft at least access to get a cable to every light location.

If you were very lucky then it may be possible to rod the cabling into place, but without knowing where the joists are would cause difficulty and normally it is better to have the best access possible.

OK! So access to each light pos in loft is needed. That makes sense! I'll make sure the 3.5million empty boxes up there are out of the way

 

[telectrix]

And get the itchy-poo away from each location.

 

[applemac]

you only need ip65 lamps in the bedroom if watersports are practiced :]

 

[trev]

This thread just reminded me of a joke.....To The Arms!!!!!

 

[NeilF]

Incase it's of interest to anyone. Aurora have a new unit coming out supposedly this month, which is about 10% brighter...

220-240V IP65 Fixed 10W MV LED Dimmable Downlight Fire Protection - Aurora

Annoying thing for me is it's not out quite yet...

 

[trev]

You got shares in Aurora? Forgive my cynicism mate