Cheapest GU10 LED bulbs I have ever seen. I don't have any experience with this, or any other, brand, but I have just bought a box and replaced one of my halogen bulbs and didn't notice any difference in light shade, quality or strength. I would welcome views from others about price, quality or overall value of deal.
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andynicol
2 Nov 16#1
Wickes have a 2for1 deal on just now, 40 x 5w GU10's are less than £40.
missmisiowa
2 Nov 16#2
installed 25+ LAP branded LEDs, they last an average 2 years, some blow after 1 year, this is with proper LED drivers.. not recommended, guess £1 each would be ok..
SFconvert to missmisiowa
3 Nov 16#6
I think they are better now, the only ones I've had fail in last couple of years have been cheap eBay ones which I bought nearly 3 years ago, though over half are still working. None of the "branded" ones have gone yet, I have Osram and integral ones from toolstation in gu10s, plus various other non gu10 style, none of which have failed, even poundland ones.
Also, you mention led drivers, are you using dimmable ones or 12v? Some of mine are dimmable bulbs but aren't on dimmers, so maybe that affects their life?
999ASE
2 Nov 16#3
@andynicol - can you share wickes link pls. I can't find any that work out less than £1 each.
andynicol to 999ASE
3 Nov 16#7
pluves1 has kindly posted the link.
Wickes also have packs of 10 for £24.99 equalling 20 lamps for £24.99, 6pack and singles also available.
Which would be better quality. The LAP or the wickes ones please?
andynicol to mayzi
3 Nov 16#14
The Wickes ones are ever so slightly brighter, BUT obviously are slightly higher wattage so if it cost saving your looking for better with the LAP lamps.
Cost saving would be negligible in the grand scheme of things though, pennies over the lifetime I'd imagine.
Wickes 2for1 is ideal if you only need a few and don't want to buy 50.
Probably not much help as I'm only stating the obvious, but you did ask...:sunglasses:
rporteo
3 Nov 16#9
I've had the lap brand leds from screwfix and has previously said they don't last. I replaced them with lohan leds from Amazon and they've been brilliant.
Sg2808 to rporteo
3 Nov 161#10
I guess they come with 3yrs warrant?
Sg2808 to rporteo
3 Nov 16#11
I guess the screwfix lights come with 3 yrs warranty?
999ASE
3 Nov 16#12
@pulves - thanks for the link. Certainly worth considering as an alternative to this deal. With so many brands, such huge price differnetials, it is difficult to compare and work out which ones are better. LAP, Poundshop bulbs, Integral, Cree, Wickes, Philips, Osram, ledHut, Lumilife......list is endless........analysis paralysis... may have to stick to Halogens....lol
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Also, you mention led drivers, are you using dimmable ones or 12v? Some of mine are dimmable bulbs but aren't on dimmers, so maybe that affects their life?
Wickes also have packs of 10 for £24.99 equalling 20 lamps for £24.99, 6pack and singles also available.
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-5W-LED-GU10-Lamp-20-Pack/p/142979
Cost saving would be negligible in the grand scheme of things though, pennies over the lifetime I'd imagine.
Wickes 2for1 is ideal if you only need a few and don't want to buy 50.
Probably not much help as I'm only stating the obvious, but you did ask...:sunglasses: