Incandescent or halogen bulbs used in downlights get very hot as do any associated transformers so fire is a risk.
Replacing halogen downlights with led nz.
Just measure the cut out size before you replace.
In a standard modern home with 30 halogen downlights you could save up to 600 a year in energy costs alone.
Check the bottom of the existing bulb to see how the connectors should look then use a ruler to check the size of the fitting as well as the size of the cut out for the bulb.
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Just replacing the bulb with an led is likely to overheat the led and shorten its life.
Halogen transformers don t have a long life span mr16 lamp holders are pretty crap too.
Replacing old recessed light fittings with led is a smart move.
If your house has recessed downlights with incandescent or halogen bulbs it is better to replace the entire fitting with a dedicated led downlight fitting instead of just changing the bulb.
Replacing the entire fitting with an led fitting is the best way to go.
You can get led downlights from 20 to 70 at wholesalers.
We offer a professional led for halogen replacement service.
This is not just a bulb it is an led downlight designed to give a simple diy conversion of traditional downlights which use r80 edison screw bulbs.
Examine the original fitting and bulb.
This is made worse by the need to leave a safety gap between some downlights and insulation in the ceiling.
Our 11w recessed downlight will give out the same light as a 50w halogen.
The cost of replacing every light in the house with efficient reliable led downlights is covered by your savings relatively quickly approx 4 5 years in a normal house.
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Like the uni fit this does not take into account the added benefit of being able to install your insulation over the fixture and how that effect your heating bill.
A 50w lamp uses 14 54 per year at 3 hours per day including bulb replacement while the e photon driver uses 12w led of power which works out to only 2 89 per year.
Older technology downlights reduce the effectiveness of your ceiling insulation by creating a hole into the roof space above.
Most halogen downlights fit into the power supply with small pegs or pins.