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Nickthedentist · 22nd Nov 2017, 12:54 pm

Not too OT I hope...

Do modern LED "GLS-replacement" lamps cope reasonably with being used in enclosed fittings?

I've gradually fitted either Osram (very heavy) or Philips (lightweight) ones, from Tesco and John Lewis respectively when I've needed new lamps around the house and they've been great so far. Reliable, nice colour rendition and no annoying warm-up time that Chris mentioned, though they have cost £5 to £10 apiece.

But what do people suggest for those fittings that are entirely enclosed (e.g. glass ceiling-mounted globes)? We have 5 in our house (hall, bathroom and porch) and I don't want to replace them. I could stick with halogen GLS-replacement lamps, but they're on for extended periods so it would be nice to use something more efficient if possible.

Nick.

22nd Nov 2017, 12:54 pm	#50
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,863	Re: Workshop: LED replacements for flourescent tubes. Not too OT I hope... Do modern LED "GLS-replacement" lamps cope reasonably with being used in enclosed fittings? I've gradually fitted either Osram (very heavy) or Philips (lightweight) ones, from Tesco and John Lewis respectively when I've needed new lamps around the house and they've been great so far. Reliable, nice colour rendition and no annoying warm-up time that Chris mentioned, though they have cost £5 to £10 apiece. But what do people suggest for those fittings that are entirely enclosed (e.g. glass ceiling-mounted globes)? We have 5 in our house (hall, bathroom and porch) and I don't want to replace them. I could stick with halogen GLS-replacement lamps, but they're on for extended periods so it would be nice to use something more efficient if possible. Nick.