With halogen spotlights, color was never an option - pretty much all products from all manufacturers had the same color temperature and color quality. In this example, the lampholder says "USE PAR20 TYPE" so we know for certain that this is the type of LED spotlight that is needed. These are almost always very low voltage (12V AC or DC). If you see a narrow, two-pin connector without rounded bottoms as shown in the photo below, you have a GU 5.3 version. MR16 bulbs come in two variants that differ in base type (how the bulb is mounted into the socket).
LED spotlights of this size are typically 5-8 Watts. These bulbs are typically used for lower brightness applications. MR16 bulbs are the smallest type of spotlight with a 2 inch diameter. The type name is typically followed by a two digit number, which indicates the bulb diameter in 1/8ths of an inch. Generally speaking, there are three types of LED spotlights: MR, BR and PAR. Consideration #1: Size & form factorįirst and foremost, you will want to narrow down your LED spotlight search by determining what mechanical size and shape of bulb you will need. Not to worry! After reading our 4-point guide below, you'll be able to make a confident and educated LED spotlight purchase in no time.
If this is your first time purchase of LED spotlights, you might be worried, confused or frustrated. With the transition to LED technology, a lot of the metrics and points to consider are now different. That's because LED spotlights are quickly being introduced to the market as a more energy efficient alternative. Certain kinds of Daylight bulbs are also beneficial to those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder or “winter blues” as these particular bulbs closely simulate natural daylight.In recent years, you may have found that the halogen bulb you've been buying for years is no longer available at your local hardware store. Daylight is a popular colour with creative professionals and jewellers for example, as it provides the best possible colour rendering. In a domestic setting this is often used in kitchens and bathrooms and helps with shaving, applying make-up or in cooking areas.ĭaylight is a bright and very crisp colour of light which is close to the colour of natural daylight. This is a colour of light that is often found in offices and retail environments. It is a more crisp light and provides better colour rendering so shows colours in their brighter, more vibrant state. This colour of light is often used in both the home and commercial premises such as offices.Ĭool White is a cooler or “whiter” white colour that is often used in Fluorescent Tubes. It is more of a neutral or whiter colour compared to the Warm White 3000K mentioned above. Again, this is considered a soft colour tone that is most often used in domestic environments. This is a slightly whiter light than the 2700K mentioned above, but is the most popular colour temperature for LED bulbs when marked as Warm White. Warm White is a yellow-ish colour that is associated with the traditional Halogen light bulbs. This colour is most often found in areas such as the lounge or bedroom in homes, or in restaurants, boutiques and reception areas. It is a very soft colour tone that most closely matches to the yellow tinge of light traditionally associated with Halogen bulbs. Very Warm White is not a widely used colour. Please note this does not have any connection to the finish on the glass of any lightbulb, ie whether it is clear, frosted, opaque, etc As such the higher the temperature the “whiter” the colour tends to be with Warm White having the lowest temperature range and Daylight having the highest temperature range. The colour of light is measured on a special scale called the Kelvin scale. These colours are Very Warm White, Warm White, White, Cool White and Daylight. Light output is usually defined in various colours.
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