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Are GU10 LED bulbs being phased out?

Are GU10 LED bulbs being phased out?

GU10 halogens and other reflectors like R63, R80 and GLS style light bulbs can still be continued to be sold after this date but manufacturing will cease. This follows on from the 2011 ban of incandescent lamps, it’s difficult to believe that’s its been so many years ago.

Are all GU10 LED bulbs the same?

GU10 LEDs and GU10 halogen bulbs are both designed for use in spotlights and downlights. The primary difference is that one features an old, now prohibited halogen bulb, while the other uses advanced LED lighting technology.

What is the strongest GU10 LED?

Philips Master LED 6.2 watt GU10 LED that has a higher lumen output of up 575 lumens making it one of the brightest GU10 LEDs on the market. At 575 lumens it would be comparable to an 80 watt GU10 halogen.

What does GU10 stand for?

‘GU10’ refers to the type of fittings these light bulbs have. Two short, square-ish pins protrude from the base of the light bulb. Like the bayonet cap, this is a ‘push-and-twist’ type of fitting (although a GU10 spotlight bulb will not fit in a BC fitting and vice versa).

How long do GU10 LED bulbs last?

about 50,000 hours
The average life-expectancy for a GU10 LED Bulb is about 50,000 hours, whereas the average life-expectancy of a halogen GU10 is around 1,000 hours. Thus, working for 8 hours a day, a GU10 LED will continue to work for 17.12 years, but a halogen GU10 will need to be replaced three times every year.

What is the brightest GU10 bulb you can get?

The brightest I know of at the moment is made by Osram. It’s the Osram Parathom GU10 9.6 Watt LED Bulb. It’s a massive 750 lumens which are equal to about 100 watts in halogen. That’s extremely bright for a GU10 lamp.

Can you change halogen bulbs to LED?

Replacing your existing incandescent or halogen bulbs with durable LED bulbs offers numerous benefits. You enjoy an even better light performance and benefit from very low energy consumption. Furthermore, LEDs can handle all hues of white light, so the warm yellowish light of halogen bulbs is perfectly within reach!

Why do my LED lights burn out so fast?

The most common reasons for LED blowing out are high voltage, bad contacts, use of incompatible dimmer switch, or recessed lighting. Other causes include overheating due to not using the right fixtures, or simply a bad batch of lightbulbs!