Replacing Halogen Downlights With Led Nz

You can get led downlights from 20 to 70 at wholesalers.

Replacing halogen downlights with led nz.

Halogen transformers don t have a long life span mr16 lamp holders are pretty crap too. Our 11w recessed downlight will give out the same light as a 50w halogen. 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.

Incandescent or halogen bulbs used in downlights get very hot as do any associated transformers so fire is a risk. Replacing the entire fitting with an led fitting is the best way to go. Save money reduce your carbon footprint and benefit new zealand. That s nearly 80 reduction in energy consumption.

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. We will endeavour to respond as soon. Older technology downlights reduce the effectiveness of your ceiling insulation by creating a hole into the roof space above. Category conversion kits halogen to led.

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. Fire rated led downlight 10 watt 02064 nz 90 20 add to favourites superlux ldlb90 fire60 8 watts 02494 nz 111 93 add to favourites led8w conversion kit for halogen downlights 8 watts 02404 nz 34 12 add to favourites replacement downlight bulb 10 watts 02407 nz 24 04 questions. Replacing old recessed light fittings with led is a smart move. Just replacing the bulb with an led is likely to overheat the led and shorten its life.

Examine the original fitting and bulb. Most halogen downlights fit into the power supply with small pegs or pins. 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. Thanks for your question.

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. We offer a professional led for halogen replacement service.