gu10 led bulb guide

www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk Version 1.3 August 2012

► A low energy alternative to halogen which provide energy savings of around 90%

► Longer lasting, ranging from 25,000 hours to 40,000 hours, 18 years (based on 6 hours per day usage) or 36 years (based on 3 hours per day usage)

► LED lighting is the most environmentally friendly lighting technology currently on the market

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► A GU10 is a type of cap or base fitted to a lamp (or bulb)

► GU10s have become the preferred choice for LED lamps as they operate on mains voltage (230V) and require no additional transformers or drivers

GU10 Cap

GU10 Lamp Holder


► Almost every requirement can be met within these five types of GU10 LEDs:

6W Perfect Fit 4W Perfect Fit 6W Kosnic 3.5W Kosnic 6W EcoLED

► Budget priced LED bulb from just £6.20 +VAT!

► Same physical size as a halogen

► Available in cool white 2700k, warm white 3000K and daylight 6500K www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk

► Budget priced 50W alternative from just £10.99 +VAT

► Comparable light output to a 50W halogen

► Transfers excess heat downwards away from the LED chip

► Available in warm white 3000K, cool white 4000K and daylight 6500K


► Dimmable ► Same physical size as a

halogen ► High quality and great value

for money ► Excellent colour reproduction

(80CRI) and highly reliable ► 5 year guarentee


► The most complete LED lamp of our generation!

► Dimmable ► Same physical size as a halogen ► Comparable light output to a

50W halogen ► Long lasting 40,000 hours ► Excellent colour reproduction

(80CRI) and highly reliable ► 5 year guarantee


► Same physical size as a halogen

► Comparable light output to a 50W halogen

► Long lasting 40,000 hours ► Dimmable down to 10% ► Capable of 360 lumen with

warm white 3000K and cool white 4000K



Lamp Type 3.5W Kosnic 6W Kosnic 4W Perfect Fit 6W Perfect Fit 6W EcoLED

Wattage 3.5W 6W 4W 6W 6W

Halogen Equivalent 35W 50W 50W 50W 50W

Lumen 210 lm 320 lm 200 lm 320 lm 360lm

Efficacy 60 lm/w 53 lm/w 49 lm/w 53 lm/w 6lm/w

Dimmable No No Yes Yes Yes

Life Expectancy (hours) 30,000 35,000 25,000 40,000 40,000

Colour Temperatures 2700K/ 3000K / 6500K 3000K / 4000K / 6500K

2700K/3000K/4000K

2700K / 3000K /4000K 3000K/4000K

Beam Angles 36 Degree Only 36 Degree Only 25 Degree / 40 Degree

25 Degree / 40 Degree 35 Degree

Same Size as a Halogen Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Height (mm) 52.5 52.5 55 55 57

Price (subject to change)

£6.20 +VAT £10.99 +VAT £10.78 +VAT £18.99 +VAT £11.95 + VAT

Prices are for guidance only, please check our website for the most up-to date prices and special offers


Although the halogen is brighter, LED lighting is clearer and appears brighter to the human eye. The 402 lumen is based on photometric data from Philips. Details available on request.

50W Halogen 6W LED

Wattage 50W 6W

Life Expectancy 2,000 hours 40,000 hours

Days (based on 6 hours per day usage)

333 days (or 0.9 years)

5,833 days (or 15.9 years)

Cost to Buy £1.38 +VAT £18.99+VAT

Running Costs (2,000 hours @ 15p /KWH)

£15.00 £1.80

Running Costs (40,000 hours @ 15p /KWH)

£300.00 £30.00

Re-lamping costs (over 40,000 hours)

20 Lamps = £27.60+VAT

1 Lamp = £18.99+VAT

Total cost over 40,000 hours £327.60 £50.49

Saving based on just one lamp £263.78

25 and 40 Degree ► 4W Perfect Fit

► 6W Perfect Fit

36 Degree Only

► 3.5W Kosnic

► 6W Kosnic

► 6W EcoLED



4W & 6W Perfect Fit and 3.5W Kosnic 4W & 6W Perfect Fit. 6W Kosnic and 6W EcoLED

4W & 6W Perfect Fit, 6W Kosnic and 6W EcoLED


Diameter (D): 50mm Height (C): 56mm

Kosnic 3W Kosnic 6W EcoLED 6W 6W Perfect Fit 4W Perfect Fit


iCAGE Key Facts: ► Fire rated and open rated downlight ► Provides fire protection for added safety ► Open rated luminaire prevents the LED from overheating ► Prolongs the life expectancy of the LED ► Approved to relevant Building Regulations


6W Kosnic

4W & 6W Perfect Fit

►Not all LEDs are dimmable and they will only dim with selected dimmer switches

►Trailing edge dimmer switches work best as they have a lower minimum load

►We recommend Varilight V-Pro, which is available on our website

3.5W Kosnic

6W EcoLED


Replacing a 50W Halogen?

Not dimming? 6W Kosnic

Dimming? 6W Perfect Fit

OR 6W EcoLED

Replacing a 35W Halogen?

Not dimming? 3.5W Kosnic

Dimming? 4W Perfect Fit

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