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Efficient Internal Spot Lights

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  • 20-10-2008 10:40pm
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    sgthighway
    Registered Users Posts: 1,540 ✭✭✭


    I need to purchase 10 internal recessed spot lights. I had a quick look in B&Q but didn't have a clue what type to get. The Electrician has already run all the wiring. I just need to buy the lights.


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    Stoner
    Registered Users Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    11 Watt Megaman fittingd from a wholesaler as listed on the suppliers sticky on the front page. The lamp and fitting will set you back about €18 each. this type of CFL wont dim, they cost more.

    LEDS are the other option but running at about 2.5 times the cost


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    fishdog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,113 ✭✭✭fishdog


    The LEDs on the Megaman website are cheaper at about €12. Although I think LEDs are the future they have a long way to go. Light quality is very poor.
    11 Watt Megaman
    BTW I was surprised how hot they get!


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    sgthighway
    Registered Users Posts: 1,540 ✭✭✭sgthighway


    Thanks Stoner. I managed to get the Electician I use to deal with today and he recommended the ones you are talking about I think; about €6 for the folder and €11/€12 for the bulbs. He makes out the bulbs have a 7 year guarantee. I need 10 so thats about €180 which is 3 times the price of some of the ones you can get but I don't mind paying for it if they don't blow all the time.

    I heard they can get very hot alright. Any idea how much space to leave around them to allow for the insulation. Don't want any fires. I'm using reflective foil insulation - eco flex or something like it.


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