Preferred GU10 fitting?

[Mjward]

Been a while (2011) since I last added some GU10 downlight fittings.

What are the good/reliable brands people are using now? It's for my own property.

Essentially will be to remove a single pendant and replace with 8 dimmable LED GU10 downlights.

My research has already steered me towards Varilight for the dimmable trailing edge switches but happy to hear recommended alternatives for that too.

Thanks in advance

 

[telectrix]

fine for the varilight. they do a version with a master and slaves, so you can have 2/3 way switching. as for the fittings, I'd go for the integrated types with switchable colour temp. rather than GU10's. have a look at the JCC V50 and similar from CEF. integrated types are usually quicker to install, drivers separate from the lamp itself, and pricewise not much more than blank cans with GU10s fitted.

 

[Taylortwocities]

My preferred choice. No cheap though.

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[Mjward]

fine for the varilight. they do a version with a master and slaves, so you can have 2/3 way switching. as for the fittings, I'd go for the integrated types with switchable colour temp. rather than GU10's. have a look at the JCC V50 and similar from CEF. integrated types are usually quicker to install, drivers separate from the lamp itself, and pricewise not much more than blank cans with GU10s fitted.

The sole thing steering me towards non integrated is that I've become from a place with a Philips Hue setup and just absolutely loved the functionality you get with those bulbs. Cheapest way to set scenes/light automation etc. 100% if that wasn't on my mind then these integrated LED units look far superior to what they were 10 years ago

 

[Mjward]

My preferred choice. No cheap though.

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Good vote for Collingwood there fella, where up there when I did it the first time round. Top kit back then, glad to hear have kept their standards up

 

[telectrix]

just as an additoin, most of what i said abve, the fittings are only around 2" deep and can be covered in insulation without flowerpots.

 

[Mjward]

just as an additoin, most of what i said abve, the fittings are only around 2" deep and can be covered in insulation without flowerpots.

Crikey the tech has changed a lot, no more giant metal cages to protect from insulation anymore then ??

 

[catdog1121]

I fit JCC fireguard next generation.... GU10 fixings, can be covered by insulation, prefer GU10 so people can replace lamps.

 

[Mjward]

JCC is a new brand to me but see two recommendations so will have a proper look. Thank you

 

[telectrix]

JCC is a new brand to me but see two recommendations so will have a proper look. Thank you

fitted loads. no failures at all.

 

[catdog1121]

JCC is a new brand to me but see two recommendations so will have a proper look. Thank you

Electrical2go have them and you get a 5% discount with this forum, just bought like 18 for a job and was something stupid like £85.. So much cheaper than integrated ones...

 

[LewisM]

JCC fireguard, I've never been a quick worker but even I can fire them out in 5mins

 

[Mjward]

Sounds like we have a winner. Will go order some! Cheers all

 

[LukeD]

I fitted 10 JCC's . Found them to be fine. Time will tell !

 

[sparksfly]

I still prefer cans and fit your own gu10's....maintenance. Integrated ones can look neat or more stylish but I have replaced many. The newer replacements incl JCC can be brighter and colour rendering different. Why is there no standard for D/L sizes ? We could just carry less holesaws and refits easier.
GU10s for me unless very shallow joists. However I have advised some customers if they fit say 10 units have 4x spares. Manufacturers change bezels as fast as car manufacturers change a trim.