Downlight Comparison Guide:
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Our downlights comparison guide is the easiest way to find out which downlight is perfect for you. Our lighting experts extensively rated and analysed our range of downlight replacements to make it easier for you to find out which downlight is the best for you. Each downlight was rated on the most important aspects to help you choose which downlight is suitable for your specific application.
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Ease of Installation:
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We rated how easy it is to replace your existing halogens with each our our downlights. Our MR16 downlight replacements are simple to install you simply unplug your current halogens and plug in your new energy efficient downlights. Our GU10 range of downlights require a electrician to install them, therefore they are not as easy to install. However, they do not require a transformer so are more energy efficient.
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| Easy to install, simply unplug your halogens & replace with these downlights
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| | Simple to install, simple changeover needed.
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| | Fairly easy to install, electrician maybe required.
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| | Electrician required to install lights.
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| | Electrician required to install and possibly new fittings.
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Initial Cost:
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Initial cost refers to how much the downlights cost to purchase. The higher the cost the more energy efficient and longer lasting. 5 ticks means the downlights have a very low initial cost and 1 tick is a high initial cost. LED downlights generally pay for themselves with energy savings within a short time period.
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| Cheapest purchase cost but with shorter lifespan.
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| | Cheaper purchase cost but with longer lifespan.
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| | Average purchase cost and good lifespan.
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| | High purchase cost but with significant lifespan.
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| | Most expensive purchase cost but with significant lifespan.
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Brightness/Light Output:
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We rated each light on the brightness and light output. This is based on the lumen output of each light (amount of light they output).
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| Brightest light, similar light to a 50w halogen.
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| | Bright light output, suitable for most rooms and applications.
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| | Good light output, suitable for rooms where bright light is not needed.
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| | Good light output, ambient light.
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Energy Savings:
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We rated each light on their energy savings. This is the amount of energy you save in comparison to using a 50w halogen with a transformer.
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| Excellent energy savings around 90%.
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| | Good energy savings, significant reduction.
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| | | | | | The lowest energy savings.
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Todae Rating:
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The Todae Rating is based on energy savings and light output. The most important aspect is the energy savings that each downlight gives; therefore downlights that have significant energy savings score higher than those that don't.
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| Todae's top rating, excellent energy savings and light output! Number 1 in our eyes.
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| | Excellent choice, excellent savings and brightness.
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| | Good choice, good savings and brightness.
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| | Not the best energy savings but still better than nothing.
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Lifespan:
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The lifespan is how long the light lasts for. The average halogen lasts for 1,000 hours; which means you have to change them all the time. LED technology means LED lights last for 50,000 hours.
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Beam Angle:
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The beam angle is the angle that the downlight spreads light. The average halogen has a 60 degree beam spread. Lights with larger beam angles are more suited to areas where direct light is not needed i.e. a hallway whereas lights with more direct beam angles are suited to areas where direct light is needed i.e. over a kitchen benchtop
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| Suited for areas where direct light is needed - kitchen benchtops, bathrooms, above desks etc...
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| | Suited for most applications.
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| | Great for living areas and suited to most other applications.
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| | Suited for areas where diffused light is needed - hallways, lounge rooms etc...
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Still need some advice?
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If you would like more information please feel free to email us or call us on 1300 138 483 and ask us any questions! Our friendly staff will happily answer any question you may have. To contact us click here.
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