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.

LED lights from the UK lighting manufacturer | Collingwood Lighting

LED lights from Collingwood, the specialist UK lighting manufacturer, are at the forefront of long life, energy-efficient technology. Nationwide stockists

www.collingwoodlighting.com

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.

 

[Electrical2go]

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

Hi @Mjward

You may find some of the Philips Hue lamps don't fit in all downlights. I would recommend speaking with the manufcaturer first to confirm. Otherwise you could end up dissappointed.

All the best.
Ivan

 

[Mjward]

Hi @Mjward

You may find some of the Philips Hue lamps don't fit in all downlights. I would recommend speaking with the manufcaturer first to confirm. Otherwise you could end up dissappointed.

All the best.
Ivan

Top tip! Should have known it wouldn't be this easy ? once confirmed I'll order some off your site

 

[Mjward]

It was indeed a very good tip, alas they do not fit

 

[Electrical2go]

It was indeed a very good tip, alas they do not fit
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I'll check a few suppliers and let you know if i find any.

 

[Mjward]

I'll check a few suppliers and let you know if i find any.

Many thanks! Hopefully someone on here might have had success with them in a fitting too otherwise I'm going to have to give up my dreams of turning my house into a rave at the touch of a button ??