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NJH10/05/2011 15:11:28
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Hi Martin
 
You are quite right to be puzzled - my brain was in disengaged mode when I posted that!
I was thinking of my (only) experience of a GU10 low energy lamp which I purchased some while ago to assess its suitability as a replacement in an array of 4. As you say it it was a mini- flourescent and was not suitable at all! At the time I don't think the LED versions were an option being very new and expensive. Looking again now though there does seem to be quite a variety available ( although still pretty pricey) so I will investigate further. The workshop lighting is OK but I have three rooms in the house with 4X50w halogens each which seem to blow very quickly. A lower energy , longer lasting, alternative would be welcome.
 
Chris
Strips of LED eh? Well that offers all sorts of possibilities but I do need to be careful about being diverted down other " leafy lane". I have far too many projects in hand already and must get on and finish a few! Thanks though - I will file your suggestion for future reference.
 
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Norman
 

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chris stephens10/05/2011 15:45:05
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Hi Norman,
If you have not seen them before take a look at
http://www.component-shop.co.uk/ on the home page the strips are in the middle of the lower row of pictures, just click on the image and see the details.
I have only dealt with them on a couple of occasions but they seem reasonably efficient in their dealings with customers.
chriStephens
magpie10/05/2011 18:00:12
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Hi Chris
I think the component-shop are listed as being at Harrogate this time.
As well as halogen lamps on my machines, I have an eight mil Dia. fibre optic cable that i can hold in place with a small but powerfull magnet, to light up awkward places where no other light can reach. No rude sujestions thank you.
Cheers Derek
chris stephens10/05/2011 21:25:12
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Hi Guys,
If I can offer a small tip about buying from the Component-shop at shows, it would be buy early. The popular stuff can run out before the end of a show, and although they will post as soon as they get back to work, or when new stock comes in, it can still lead to disappointment at the time. It happened to me at both Sandown and Ally-Pally.
chriStephens
Martin W11/05/2011 00:07:17
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Hi
 
Another place where LEDs etc can be bought at reasonable prices is Phenoptix . I have used them for some bits a while ago and they were very good; usual disclaimers re vested interests etc.
 
Martin
NJH11/05/2011 14:42:28
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GU 10 UPDATE
 
Well I have purchased some "21 SMD LED" lamps with a GU 10 base. They are quoted as the equivalent light output of a 50W halogen lamp but actually using only 3.2W. The stated life is 12 years - we shall see! Instant on and cool - satisfactory in all respects - price makes one cough a bit but I was getting through the halogens at an alarming rate so maybe not too expensive in the long run. I'll try these LED types for a bit before replacing all the others.
I envy all you visitors to Harrogate but, as it would be a round trip of over 600miles for me, I'm afraid I will not be seeing you there!
 
Norman

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The Merry Miller11/05/2011 15:38:22
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Norman, who was your source of supply for the LED lamps?
PekkaNF11/05/2011 18:32:59
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Posted by John Corden on 07/05/2011 19:05:44:
These might suit:
 
 
Very white light, stable gooseneck and no heat.
 
Edited to add: major dia of lamp is about 35mm. You can use the supplied base or fix the gooseneck to any convenient surface.
 
John

Edited By John Corden on 07/05/2011 19:08:40

Bought one of those with a clamp. Just to be "sure" I put it on for a breakfast. It worked three minutes. Very disappointed on chinese quality.
 
PekkaNF
NJH11/05/2011 19:16:10
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Hi Merry Miller
 
I have sent you a private message.
 
Regards
Norman
John C11/05/2011 19:35:31
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Pekka,
 
Maybe just bad luck - mine are still working OK. Or maybe it was your breakfast.........
John
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