Is anoyne still using halogen bulbs? - Harringay online2024-03-29T12:17:54Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/is-anoyne-still-using-halogen-bulbs?commentId=844301%3AComment%3A1505560&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLEDs should last longer than…tag:harringayonline.com,2022-09-05:844301:Comment:15059362022-09-05T09:59:31.107Zmichaelwhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/michaelw
<p>LEDs should last longer than CFLs, but it is also true that some fail surprisingly fast.</p>
<p>The difference in consumption between CFL & LEDs is not so much, the big difference is with halogens (which use massively more electricity, particularly given that they are often used in groups in one ceiling) and incandescent.</p>
<p>Which? has some info on the different types & the colour issues:…</p>
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<p>LEDs should last longer than CFLs, but it is also true that some fail surprisingly fast.</p>
<p>The difference in consumption between CFL & LEDs is not so much, the big difference is with halogens (which use massively more electricity, particularly given that they are often used in groups in one ceiling) and incandescent.</p>
<p>Which? has some info on the different types & the colour issues:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/light-bulbs/article/how-to-buy-the-best-light-bulb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/light-bulbs/article/how-to-buy-the-best-light-bulb</a></p> I have tried warm white. Yes…tag:harringayonline.com,2022-09-05:844301:Comment:15060092022-09-05T07:32:14.491ZGeraldinehttps://harringayonline.com/profile/GeraldineTaylorThomas
<p>I have tried warm white. Yes, it's better on the eye but still not as 'gentle' as low wattage halogen which leads me to think it's the nature of LED rather than the level of brightness. Difficult to explain but to each his own. If you are okay with LED then fine but I am unhappy that halogen is being phased out for reasons of conserving energy when it could be managed by sensible use.</p>
<p>I have tried warm white. Yes, it's better on the eye but still not as 'gentle' as low wattage halogen which leads me to think it's the nature of LED rather than the level of brightness. Difficult to explain but to each his own. If you are okay with LED then fine but I am unhappy that halogen is being phased out for reasons of conserving energy when it could be managed by sensible use.</p> Have you heard of 'warm white…tag:harringayonline.com,2022-09-05:844301:Comment:15061522022-09-05T07:07:02.594ZDavidhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/David524
<p>Have you heard of 'warm white' LEDs? LED lights can be any colour / brightness and plenty of colour changing / dimming options exist in LED bulbs. Maybe you're thinking of fluorescent lighting?</p>
<p>Have you heard of 'warm white' LEDs? LED lights can be any colour / brightness and plenty of colour changing / dimming options exist in LED bulbs. Maybe you're thinking of fluorescent lighting?</p> Most interesting post Hugh. …tag:harringayonline.com,2022-09-04:844301:Comment:15060052022-09-04T22:25:56.685ZJohn Shulverhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/John_Shulver
<p>Most interesting post Hugh. Life has become so complicated. My advice would be to go down to your local hardware store and purchase four candles !! Good luck.</p>
<p>Most interesting post Hugh. Life has become so complicated. My advice would be to go down to your local hardware store and purchase four candles !! Good luck.</p> I think there’s yet another f…tag:harringayonline.com,2022-09-03:844301:Comment:15057112022-09-03T15:48:28.455ZDonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/DonKeller
<p>I think there’s yet another factor to consider. I believe pattern glare — associated with flickering lights, stroboscopic effects, rapid flickering shadows from trees when driving, amongst other things — can be a serious problem with LEDs, as I gather they actually operate at a very high flicker-rate (unlike halogen and old incandescent filaments) which can create eye-strain or potentially more serious problems in sensitive people. I think there are variations between LED makes here, too,…</p>
<p>I think there’s yet another factor to consider. I believe pattern glare — associated with flickering lights, stroboscopic effects, rapid flickering shadows from trees when driving, amongst other things — can be a serious problem with LEDs, as I gather they actually operate at a very high flicker-rate (unlike halogen and old incandescent filaments) which can create eye-strain or potentially more serious problems in sensitive people. I think there are variations between LED makes here, too, with cheaper all-in-one sealed units less user-friendly than separate lamps. I’m really not (yet) an expert, but will have to bone up on it as strobe lighting affects me, so I’m holding on to my stock of halogen lamps as long as possible. If anyone has proper technical advice on this, I for one would appreciate it!</p> Lighting designer here. I can…tag:harringayonline.com,2022-09-02:844301:Comment:15055902022-09-02T11:42:44.945ZElakarelhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Elakarel
<p>Lighting designer here. I can recommend Philips warm glow GU10 3.8W, it has warm dim technology to match traditional lamp sources. Colour rendering is ok. So far it has worked with our standard rotary dimmers so it was a simple case of just swapping out the lamps. However this will depend on how many lamps you have on a rotary dimmer, if the load is too low then the dimming is unlikely to work well. £18 for a pack of 6 from Argos. I think they only do a 36deg though I’m afraid. It’s not…</p>
<p>Lighting designer here. I can recommend Philips warm glow GU10 3.8W, it has warm dim technology to match traditional lamp sources. Colour rendering is ok. So far it has worked with our standard rotary dimmers so it was a simple case of just swapping out the lamps. However this will depend on how many lamps you have on a rotary dimmer, if the load is too low then the dimming is unlikely to work well. £18 for a pack of 6 from Argos. I think they only do a 36deg though I’m afraid. It’s not halogen but at these energy prices it will do.</p> To be honest, I am greatly di…tag:harringayonline.com,2022-09-02:844301:Comment:15057792022-09-02T11:38:27.984ZRubenhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Ruben
<p>To be honest, I am greatly disappointed by the lifespan of LED lights. My existing CFLs last longer and cost a fraction of the price. Regarding power consumption, the difference is not so great, maybe 4W.</p>
<p>at 52p per kWh, that's a lot of hours to offset the price difference.</p>
<p>Yet, you are hard pushed to find CFLs anymore on supermarkets or other places.</p>
<p>To be honest, I am greatly disappointed by the lifespan of LED lights. My existing CFLs last longer and cost a fraction of the price. Regarding power consumption, the difference is not so great, maybe 4W.</p>
<p>at 52p per kWh, that's a lot of hours to offset the price difference.</p>
<p>Yet, you are hard pushed to find CFLs anymore on supermarkets or other places.</p> Thanks Andrew! And also micha…tag:harringayonline.com,2022-09-02:844301:Comment:15058502022-09-02T11:26:35.670ZPeterhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Peter
<p>Thanks Andrew! And also michaelw,</p>
<p>Very helpful adice! The smart one looks like a good (and cheap!) option.</p>
<p>Thanks Andrew! And also michaelw,</p>
<p>Very helpful adice! The smart one looks like a good (and cheap!) option.</p> I have one of these
https://s…tag:harringayonline.com,2022-09-02:844301:Comment:15058432022-09-02T11:11:37.313ZAndrewAW1https://harringayonline.com/profile/Andrew499
<p>I have one of these</p>
<p><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Tapo-Monitoring-Required-P110/dp/B097YBXHTW" target="_blank">https://smile.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Tapo-Monitoring-Required-P110/dp/B097YBXHTW</a></p>
<p>I did have one of the non-smart ones but it wasn't great to use, you had to get right down level with the screen to read it which could be awkward.</p>
<p>I have one of these</p>
<p><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Tapo-Monitoring-Required-P110/dp/B097YBXHTW" target="_blank">https://smile.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Tapo-Monitoring-Required-P110/dp/B097YBXHTW</a></p>
<p>I did have one of the non-smart ones but it wasn't great to use, you had to get right down level with the screen to read it which could be awkward.</p> Mine is really old - if you s…tag:harringayonline.com,2022-09-02:844301:Comment:15057632022-09-02T09:20:58.938Zmichaelwhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/michaelw
<p>Mine is really old - if you search on Amazon you see large numbers (which is not so helpful!), but places like Argos & Homebase don't seem to have them.</p>
<p>It's also worth noting that some smart plugs also measure power consumption.</p>
<p>Mine is really old - if you search on Amazon you see large numbers (which is not so helpful!), but places like Argos & Homebase don't seem to have them.</p>
<p>It's also worth noting that some smart plugs also measure power consumption.</p>