Well I have had 5 poundland (Electrek) LED lamps running on my test bench for nearly a month now and all are still running fine. I also have a couple of their older 3W versions which aren't very bright and only really useful for background lighting or in a multiple light setup.
The 5W poundland Electrek's are actually pretty damn good and give off a practical amount of light without getting that hot which should help with longevity.
Considering they are only a pound they are very good value and provided they last a year or 2 a bit of a steal.

They are actually pretty well designed and built to be honest:
Electronic tear down and reverse engineering = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_eU3ZpN6aE

Any idea what these equate to in old money (incandescent bulb wattage)?

Thanks,

3g

Did research its about 50 watt not 30 watt
Think you must confusing these with 6 watt CFL as as they are about 25/30 watt incandesant
http://www.statelineeco.com/resources-eco-education/lighting-basics/led-watt-conversion-table-light-types-guide.html
Got some 6 watt LED lights they are lot brighter than 30 watt incandescent

I guess I should of dug out the link from my research for my first post.
The Manufacturer part number is 100LDA6WB22COA3000K and matches this listing on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/GLS-LED-Opal-Warm-Light/dp/B00A4E5160

The product information section on this page states Incandescent Equivalent: 32 watts

Another seller stating 32 watt equivalence:
http://www.thelightbulb.co.uk/product/LED-Lights-Bulbs/LED-GLS/6watt-GLS-LED-BC-B22-Bayonet-Cap-Warm-White-Equivalent-to-32watt/i-18258

Thanks guys, although I must confess I'm quite confused 8-)

But I'm happy to try these on Oscar222's advice that they are a lot brighter than 30W.

3g

Never seen 6 watt led giving as low output as 30 Watt incandescent maybe if its poor quality led driver or led chips
Got all led in house use led filament lights in chandelier used 5x4 watt to replace 5x20watt clear incandescent,s
Had to replace with 2 watt as way too bright

can get very similar if not the exact same in pound land.

You get what you pay for?
1is £1.80 cpc and the other was a £1poundshop.:confused:

Yes but you buy the same one from a store that is at cpc and you will pay more than the £1.80, none I have purchased from cpc have failed, 2 out of 2 failed from poundland. I am all for a bargain and this is only my experience.

Same here. 2 out of 2 failed after about a week.

I picked up a 10w led bulb from the range £2.79 it is the equivalent to a 100w light bulb in brightness.
Very happy with my purchase I will be purchasing more tomorrow.
I have tried the ones from pounds and I'm sure they are around 2w, okay for lamps and things but these 10w bulbs are great for main lights

How does energy consumption compare with a standard low energy 50w bulb?

They do these in the £ shop

Well I have had 5 poundland (Electrek) LED lamps running on my test bench for nearly a month now and all are still running fine. I also have a couple of their older 3W versions which aren't very bright and only really useful for background lighting or in a multiple light setup.
The 5W poundland Electrek's are actually pretty damn good and give off a practical amount of light without getting that hot which should help with longevity.
Considering they are only a pound they are very good value and provided they last a year or 2 a bit of a steal.

They are actually pretty well designed and built to be honest:
Electronic tear down and reverse engineering = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_eU3ZpN6aE

I have used Tool Station 10W LED lamps for a few weeks (to early to tell how reliable they are), but I'm very pleased with them. they come in cool and warm white. I have warm white ones and they come in packs of 5 for £19.99. I reckon they are equivalent of 60W+.
Marked "CED" on the side (may be the manufacturer?) 3000K 10W 810lm.

​I may get some of the Screwfix ones to compare. When I bought mine, they were the same price. Judging by the specifications there appear to be just 4lm difference for 1.3W less power and half the price. Does anybody want a load of energy guzzling incandescent bulbs? :-)

​Oops, just checked. Mine were £9.99 from Tool Station, so the same as Screwfix.

Screwfix charge for delivery for orders under £50 8-(

I have also had mixed results with the 5W Electrek ones From Poundland. I have had all (5) of the completely sealed golf ball sized ones fail, within a week or so, which I have returned, and have been refunded / replaced. I find the slightly larger 5W ones ( not quite as large as incandescent bulb) with air vent slots around the base of the bulb much more reliable, haven't had any of those fail and now ~ 3 months in, so looking good so far. So might be an overheating issue with the sealed 5W ones ?

I use the 3W ones from Poundland where I have multiple lights, eg x 3 in the living room, and dining room, and I've not had any 3W bulb failures so far.

Anytime I'm passing a Poundland I always have a look to see if they have the 5W bulbs with the air vent slots ,and grab a few. They are in my opinion about the same lumen output as a 60W frosted bulb, so okay for some applications, dependant upon room size, and use.

I have 10 screwfix bulbs dotted around the house. Really pleased, going strong for 2 months now, no complaints apart from a little too bright. Will give these a try for 20p cheaper.

I'm still surprised how many people don't have LED bulbs and then moan about high electric bills.

I have had no problems with any Poundland LED bulbs, 3w or 5w, Candle or round !!

Also, with a multi holder arrangement, I don't put LEDs in all three sockets, before one would have a CFL fitted, with 2 Halogens, now I find similar brightness with 2 x 5w LED plus one 40w Halogen.

So, gone down from 150w per lamp holder, to 50w