Philips 8 pack 90mm 7.5W LED Dimmable Downlight brings quality lighting performance perfect for lighting any room with its tri colour functionality allowing for 3 colour settings in either of warm , cool or daylight.
This product features:
Tri colour
Dimmable
30,000 hours
IP 54
7.5W - 800 lumen
80 cm plug and play
If they provide a quality brand LED downlight at no extra cost (other than the initial $33) then no downsides, it's a great deal.
But more often then not, they will charge extra for quality brand downlights, and if you're on halogens with non compatible transformers, they sometimes charge extra to "upgrade" to compatible transformers, and also beware, they may hardwire the downlight instead of putting in a plugbase which makes it harder to replace the light down the track when they reach the end of their life.
Anyway, those are the main ones, if you can find someone willing to provide a quality brand LED downlight, with plug base, at no extra cost, then please comment here so we can use them.
Thanks mate. Great feedback. Will ask each installer to provide that!
I had mine changed to downlights about three years ago - of course, there was an extra cost for what I'd think are quality downlights them - I paid $25 each installed which I thought was pretty reasonable, they did offer cheap LED replacement for the $33 with no extras, but I went to their store and played around with all the options and made my decision (they gave me a bunch of options at various price points). it's been a while but I'd recommend them (and it seems they still do the install).
I contacted a few suppliers early in the year. When I told them we had ‘only’ approx 30 downlights to replace, they mostly lost interest. Something about too much paperwork for them, not worth their time
As someone who has bought plenty of these lights from Costco, $89 is the normal instore price. When they do go on special(normally every 3-4 months) they will be either $69 or $79.
They are great lights, but definitely spend the extra money and get a dimmer switch installed along side.
Is the dimmer switch has to buy or we just tell the electrician know?
You might want to rewrite your question
we tell dimmer switch electrician know
electrician know switch dim
Are these compatible with the Philips dimmer switch? I thought the Philips switch only worked with their Hue products. Unless you meant a generic dimmer which of course is compatible with any dimmable lights.
I am using them with these dinners for past two years.. you can compare prices on the LEDs in this website as well .. https://reductionrevolution.com.au/products/led-dimmer-light…
Is 800 lumen enough ?
IMO, they are suitable for bedrooms, but not for living rooms.
Definitely when you have 4per room
Yeah 4 in a 4x4 is heaps imo
Yep, I recommend putting a dimmer in that way you can regulate it if it's too bright anyways
If you're swapping out 50W halogens be wary of the differences in beam angle
For reference these are commonly known as the Philips Smartbright downlights, and they come in bigger sizes and higher wattage, but a great product nonetheless.
Online or in warehouse only? It's saying $99 when I open the link and try to checkout.
Online prices factor in delivery.
80cm???? That's nearly a metre wide.
80cm lead to plug into an existing surface socket
Ahhh, that makes more sense, thanks!
Guess it is 80mm.
Showing $99.99 delivered for me too.
Do these plug into a plug base or wired to a transformer?
Plug based, transformer is in-built
Thanks
Has this deal reset or is there a code.. ? These are coming up as $100.
I'd say that's in store and the $99.99 is with the delivery charge.
Does anyone know their IC rating. I want to replace my halogen downlights but will only install IC-4 as this allows the lights to be covered with insulation rather than cutting a hole in the insulation to dissipate heat.
Ic4
Do these gradually become brighter when turned ON or is it just bright immediately. Anyone know what the lights or function is called?
It occurs from certain types of switches. It’s generally called dimmer ramp speed or some such.
Typically if you dont have a dimmer, these instantly come on. With a dimmer there is a slight pause and then they ramp up to the brightness set by the dimmer. Its a bit different at first but you quickly get used to it and having a dimmer is well worth it in living or bedroom situations. For hallways, toilet, bathroom and activity room i didnt bother with the dimmer. Dimmers are about 100 bucks and can be fitted anytime afterwards just by changing the switch at the wall.
Have you considered getting smart lighting? You can do whatever you like with colour & brightness
Reduction revolution has around 12 dollars as well.
Link?
I bought the Philips from them it has got a switch that toggle between three temperatures quite handy . Using this dimmer https://reductionrevolution.com.au/products/led-dimmer-light…
Need 110mm - any recommendations?
If your filling in old can light holes Bunnings has a choice of larger down lights but different brands. Or you can buy 92mm White Cut Out Downlight Conversion Plates. Just make sure you check the colour matches adequately.
These don't seem to give 2700k warm white. Only 3000k which is not proper warm white. Buyer beware.
Serious questions; are there any down sides to those nsw govt programs where they come in to your house and swap your halogen down lights to LEDs?