G9 LED
JohnP wrote:
We have a central ceiling light fitting with 5 x G9 lampholders.
I have had 40watt halogen G9s in but want to change to LED.
The first set (5watt)I got didn't like the dimmer so I bought a Trailing
Edge Dimmer. I decided they were not bright enough so I bought some more
that claim to have higher lumens. Now wife is saying the room looks dull.
Are Lumens to be believed? About to swop the 8 watt ones for a third set.
Any suggestions?
The Halogens claimed to be 460 Lumens.
The 8 watt LEDs claim 550 Lumens.
I am considering some that claim to be 720 lumens. Is it to be believed?
Any suggestions?
I think the issue is with the way that LEDs dim. They just get dimmer.
Filament bulbs get yellower/warmer as you dim them and thats what were
used to. When you dim an LED you dont get this change in colour
temperature and it can indeed look €śdull€ť when dimmed.
If its dull before youve dimmed them youve probably just bought the
wrong colour temperature bulb.
Tim
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