LED Light bulb for garage

[transatlantic]

I thought I'd pick up an LED light bulb for the garage as the one there was a little dim. I picked up the highest wattage one I could see, which was a 15w (equivalent to 100w), but it's not much of an improvement and is more a warmer orange colour. I'm looking for a bright white. I'll be replacing the fitting at some point, but for now I want something that will fit in the existing BC fitting.

Looking for some recommendations!

 

[Lons]

I've replaced most of the bulbs in my house with LEDs and can honestly say they are at least as bright and some more so than the old bulbs.

There are 2 levels, warm white which you should choose for your house and cool white which is closer to daylight and probably what you need. There are a few extra or very warm white variants around but they're obvious and unlikely you have one of those.

Bought a few from Asda / Tesco but most from http://www.simplyled.co.uk/

Bob

EDIT: The bulbs I have are GU10 type, std bayonet, std Screw, small screw and R60 / R80 spotlights so a wide variety.

 

[themackay]

I use led floodlights myself

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

I know this isn't the same because the module I'm about to recommend is a plug in rather than an LED bulb being used in a fitting but that said.....

Costco are doing a double LED strip light unit (which comes complete with moulded plug). I bought one recently to hang over my lathe and the light it gives is so good I've bought a second one to go over my bench. It's a very cool white light and quite the opposite of the more yellowy cast from neon lights. It's very bright and was £35 incl VAT. It came with about 3m of cable and hanging wires so it can be suspended from a ceiling. On/off is a dangly pull chord job.

 

[transatlantic]

Thanks. I have now ordered some of the cool white type led lights.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bright-E27-B2 ... 2356907447

I went with the 20W. Will report back with my findings

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I know this isn't the same because the module I'm about to recommend is a plug in rather than an LED bulb being used in a fitting but that said.....

Costco are doing a double LED strip light unit (which comes complete with moulded plug). I bought one recently to hang over my lathe and the light it gives is so good I've bought a second one to go over my bench. It's a very cool white light and quite the opposite of the more yellowy cast from neon lights. It's very bright and was £35 incl VAT. It came with about 3m of cable and hanging wires so it can be suspended from a ceiling. On/off is a dangly pull chord job.

Have you a link for that one, please?

 

[woodpig]

I used to work in the print trade so decent lighting was a must. I used to specify cool white fluorescent tubes which the electrician didn't like much as he had to order them in specially. LEDs are improving all the time but some of them still don't give off very nice light. They range from yellow to pink and a distinct blue to a very passable white. It's quite exciting to see exactly what you're going to get when you turn it on! I still prefer fluorescent at the moment.

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

I know this isn't the same because the module I'm about to recommend is a plug in rather than an LED bulb being used in a fitting but that said.....

Costco are doing a double LED strip light unit (which comes complete with moulded plug). I bought one recently to hang over my lathe and the light it gives is so good I've bought a second one to go over my bench. It's a very cool white light and quite the opposite of the more yellowy cast from neon lights. It's very bright and was £35 incl VAT. It came with about 3m of cable and hanging wires so it can be suspended from a ceiling. On/off is a dangly pull chord job.

Have you a link for that one, please?

I don't I'm afraid Phil. I went to Costco in person and bought the two I have. I'm in hospital again with my youngest, once we're back home I'll take a snap or two of the light and the packaging so you can search for it online. I can't even remember the brand off the top of my head. But the quality of Costco kit is usually good so I trust them

 

[Homers double]

I know this isn't the same because the module I'm about to recommend is a plug in rather than an LED bulb being used in a fitting but that said.....

Costco are doing a double LED strip light unit (which comes complete with moulded plug). I bought one recently to hang over my lathe and the light it gives is so good I've bought a second one to go over my bench. It's a very cool white light and quite the opposite of the more yellowy cast from neon lights. It's very bright and was £35 incl VAT. It came with about 3m of cable and hanging wires so it can be suspended from a ceiling. On/off is a dangly pull chord job.

Have you a link for that one, please?

I can also praise the Costco led strip light
http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/feit-4ft ... ght-917972

Also for site lighting at work I've got several of these they have power sockets in the back so you can daisy chain them
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162379110234? ... EBIDX%3AIT

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Thanks Bob. I hope it goes OK for the lad - I've had five weeks in hospital on three different occasions since Dec. and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
The nearest Costco's about a 400 mile round trip, so I'm not going there in person.

 

[graduate_owner]

There is a guy on youtube (Clive) who buys electronic bits and bobs, pulls them apart, and gives them a safety check. He reported on some Chinese LED lightbulbs which had an extremely thin layer of insulation covering live parts. Since most of these things come from China (whatever the brand / supplier) can I suggest to people that they always ensure the power to the light fitting is off before touching the bulbs. If you are changing a bulb in a 2 way or multi way fitting, then you can't guarantee which way is off, so remove the appropriate fuse (or switch off the mcb) in the consumer unit. Make sure light fittings are earthed, and absolutely never hold on to an earthed fitting with one hand while touching a bulb with the other hand.

K

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Thanks Bob. I hope it goes OK for the lad - I've had five weeks in hospital on three different occasions since Dec. and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
The nearest Costco's about a 400 mile round trip, so I'm not going there in person.

yes I've followed your medical woes Phil and I know you know what you're talking about when it comes to medical attention.

The lad is just out of surgery now so I'll take the liberty of giving him the best from forum members

 

[Bm101]

All the best to your lad Bob.

Phil I bought 3 led tube lights from Lidl. Don't suppose it compares to the Costco Feit ones though. Only got round to replacing the original pendant and haven't rewired the new ones in yet. The light is okay, coldish white without being stark. Difference in my shed was a revelation even with just the one up. Think I paid about 15 notes each but I wish i'd bought 6 tbh but there you go. 3 will do the shed until the next time they are in stock... I'm wondering about getting a light panel and having it on on a flexi cord to use as a portable light source to follow me round and hang up over where I'm working on hooks. My shed is relatively big but it's low enough ceiling to just reach up and move it. Looking at a thread the other day about small diameter extractor hose universal fittings and wondered the same thing. Some sort of system where you have the hose above your benches but portable on some mad Heath Robinson looped sliding system, leave the vac in one place and just plug the hose into whatever tool you're using. No vac hose trailing round on the floor etc. Hmmmm.... Does anyone else do stuff like this or is my mind wandering like a drunk tramp again. I can't be the first to think of it.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I've two of the ceiling lights with the three directional spots, about 11ww between them - they were £11 or £12 each from Lidl. I have one in the kitchen (I am more concerned with practicalities than aesthetics, it's where I live ) and the other in the garage. They are brilliant both in terms of lumens and value. I have a few small adjustable spots with 5w LEDs in the garage over the bench. I was thinking of a tube in the small shed, as I have no lights there just a ring. I could plug it into that.

 

[Bm101]

There's no plugs on the Lidl tubes Phil, just twin core sockets in the lights to wire into. For the money I thought they were good value. I picked up a couple of their security lights... sick squid odd. Might even just bang one either end of the bench if I ever get it finished and I can work out the shadows. Might have to wear bleedin' sunglasses though. :roll: Just the loft extension, new bathroom, green oak porch and the ongoing Front Room. Alcove book cases, fancy hidden lights my Mrs saw on Etsy to go in said alcoves, skirting and a renovation of the interior bay window in the front room first. Ah yeh and finish renovating the ancient kitchen so it looks ok enough till we have enough money to get a new one in about 15 years. Add to that 6/7 day weeks and 2 kids under 6 and it's a wonder I don't get more time lol. What I really need to do all that work is a workbench lol. #-o One free year is all I need to catch up.
D'ya know to make God laugh?
Tell him your plans.

I have myself thinking now which is never a great sign tbh.....

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Yes, I meant I have power but only on a ring, so anything would go back to a plug not a circuit. I rarely use the place in the evening. btw - if you are in an old house and you put bookcases in alcoves (specially on exterior walls) leave ventilation space behind them because you are very likely to get damp walls behind them and ultimately damp damage to books as well.

 

[monkeybiter]

leave the vac in one place and just plug the hose into whatever tool you're using. No vac hose trailing round on the floor etc. Hmmmm.... Does anyone else do stuff like this or is my mind wandering like a drunk tramp again. I can't be the first to think of it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_vacuum_cleaner

 

[SVB]

On a different note - what wall finish do you ha e in your garage. We recently painted the grey breeze blocks with while masonry paint and wow, what a difference.

Worth thinking about if you've not done so already as I would guess will make more of a difference than a perfect lamp.

S

 

[Phil Pascoe]

This bit of advice (quite rightly) crops up at the beginning of every 'shop build thread.

 

[transatlantic]

Thanks. I have now ordered some of the cool white type led lights.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bright-E27-B2 ... 2356907447

I went with the 20W. Will report back with my findings

Well, what an absolute load of ARSE! ..gives about half as much light as a normal 60w bulb