Description
A neat like-for-like answer to the old halogen spot, this one runs at 6W and throws a warm, directional light through a clear front. The beam is narrow rather than broad, so it picks out a worktop, a picture or a run of shelving instead of spilling everywhere. It dims, provided the dimmer on the wall is one built to handle LED loads. We keep it as our standard warm spot lamp, and it is what we reach for when someone wants the familiar halogen look without the old running costs.
Kitchens and hallways take most of these, along with sitting rooms where a set of ceiling spots does the general lighting. The 3000K warm white sits on the mellow side of white, which flatters oak, walnut, painted joinery and brick, and it holds that tone as the level comes down through the evening. At 50mm across the face it matches the spots it stands in for, so a ceiling part way through being changed over will not look uneven while you work along it. It suits anyone content to keep their existing fittings and simply change the lamps.
The lens is clear and the body finished in white, which reads quietly against a white ceiling and looks unfussy in an open fitting where the lamp itself is on show. For cleaning, turn the circuit off first, then wipe the face with a dry cloth and keep sprays and polishes away from the lens. It carries a three year warranty. Where a whole ceiling is being swapped, we would change every lamp in one session so the warm tone reads the same from one end of the room to the other.
Specification
| Colour |
Clear |
| Second Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.05KG |
| Diameter |
50mm |
| Height |
55mm |
| Materials Used |
Metal, Polycarbonate |
| Lamp Cap |
GU10 |
| Colour Temperature |
3000K Warm White (±5%) |
| Average Life of Lamp |
15000hrs |
| Number of Switching Cycles |
100000 |
| Conventional Lamp Equiv. |
50W (±5%) |
| Shape of Lamp |
50mm Reflector |
| Type of LED |
SCOB |
| Candela (cd) |
600cd |
| Beam Angle |
36° |
| System Flux |
360lm (±5%) |
| Ta |
-20° to +40°C |
| Total Power Consumption |
6W (±5%) |
| Input Voltage |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Dimmable |
Yes - Suitable Dimmer Required |
| Dimmer Included |
No |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
Will it work on my existing dimmer?
It is dimmable, but it needs a dimmer designed for LED loads. Older halogen dimmers often expect a much higher minimum load and can cause flicker or buzz. A trailing edge LED dimmer is the safe choice, and no dimmer is supplied with the lamp.
How wide is the light it gives?
The beam is 36 degrees, so it is a spot rather than a floodlight. Expect a defined pool of light beneath each lamp, which is why they work well spaced along a worktop or over a dining table.
What size is it?
It is 50mm across the face and 55mm tall overall, matching the usual GU10 spot dimensions.
Is 3000K warm or cool light?
Warm. At 3000K it is a soft, slightly golden white, close to the tone of the halogen lamps it replaces, and easier on the eye in the evening than a cooler white.
How do I keep it clean?
Switch off at the wall, let it cool, then dust the clear face with a dry cloth. Avoid cleaning fluids and glass sprays on the lens.
How long is the warranty?
Three years.