Gu10 Lightbulbs

[tiggerblue10]

Does anyone use these? If so roughly how often do you have to change them?

I've had my spotlights for several years now but I find I have to change the bulbs every 2 - 3 months. Surely they must last longer than this unless there is something wrong with the light fittings?

[BRIGHT SPARK]

If the lamps are halogen ....what type of fitting are they in?...is there enough airspace behind the fitting?.How many hours are they used for? What wattage are they?What make are they?

[gingejbee]

GU10 only describes the fitting size...not the type of lamp.

[pixie373]

I do. That's about the same as some of mine- but some last longer. It seems to depend where I get them from. I once bought them cheaply from Amazon and those that actually worked, lasted about a week.

[Hopkirk]

Yes, if I spend a bit more money and get some GE or Philips bulbs I can actually get a few months out of them.

Not many though.

[tiggerblue10]

I think they are the halogen ones. They look a bit like this:

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[gingejbee]

Halogen lamps run very hot....I'm sure this doesn't help their life-span.

[pixie373]

....the same as mine. Don't try Amazon for them at cheaper prices.

[tiggerblue10]

I only use the in the evenings and early morning for about 30 mins before I go to work. I get all sorts of makes, from wherever I see them.

What a waste of money if that's the case. I've bought some LED ones - let see how long they last!

[The Builder]

Tiggs, the LED ones that I use to replace halogens are guaranteed for 5 years, and can last for anything from 10,000 to 20,000 hours.

If you have enough of them, you cut your power consumption as well.

[tiggerblue10]

Thanks Builder. I found the LED ones in Lidl and they were 2 for £4 so I got 4. Might get some more if I see them again.

[granny grump]

Would you let me know how you get on please tigger? I have the same problems and would be interested in how you go on with led bulbs

[tiggerblue10]

Will do Granny. I only replaced them today so if they do last a while, you can take is as rent that they're good. In the meantime do pop down to a Lidl and see if you can find them. Going by what Builder says they should last quite a long time :o)

[granny grump]

Thank you tigger - good post from The builder as well