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LED Can Lights
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:36 pm
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:36 pm
I just bought a home that has about 10 can lights with regular halogen lights in them. Has anyone upgraded to LED's and how was the lighting compared to halogen bulbs? I am assuming the whole fixture has to be changed out and not just a bulb?
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:38 pm to daviddsims
They make adapters to have LeD lights in a can
They just screw in like a bulb. Have you heard of Google? They have tons of info
They just screw in like a bulb. Have you heard of Google? They have tons of info
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:42 pm to daviddsims
I buy the leds that fit the can. No adapter needed. Light is as good or better. Buy the white or warm lights not the cool rated ones for the best light.
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:47 pm to Fred Farkle
What others have said. You can usually grab them on sale at Home Depot. You take out the halogen surround, and the new led blue screws into the socket and pops into the can.
If your ceilings are low, it helps with the heat tremendously.
If your ceilings are low, it helps with the heat tremendously.
This post was edited on 3/6/16 at 7:48 pm
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:48 pm to Fred Farkle
Br30/br40? Just replaced 18 cfls can lights in my house with leds 2 weeks ago. About $7 each from home depot.
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:55 pm to mt1
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Br30/br40? Just replaced 18 cfls can lights in my house with leds 2 weeks ago. About $7 each from home depot.
Much cheaper than I thought it would be. How does the light compare?
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:56 pm to daviddsims
You can use these, which put off a really nice light. Pretty close color to a regular light bulb. They are at Lowe's right now, $24.95 for the pair:
Or, get a BR30 LED 2700K flood light bulb. Works great.
I've used both for my clients, and they work really well. My customers are always pleased. If you have dimmers, make sure you change them to LED compatible or there will be problems.
Or, get a BR30 LED 2700K flood light bulb. Works great.
I've used both for my clients, and they work really well. My customers are always pleased. If you have dimmers, make sure you change them to LED compatible or there will be problems.
This post was edited on 3/6/16 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:58 pm to daviddsims
See CAD703X on Tech Board...
Posted on 3/6/16 at 8:08 pm to daviddsims
I'm actually going through this right now.
Not only did we want to want to replace them for better energy efficiency but to also try and seal some the airflow through the cans. The hot light combined with the numerous holes/perforations in the can create a "chimney" effect causing conditioned air to escape into the attic (single story house). This bad in the summer and terrible in winter ( the hot air rising).
Green building advisors HATE can lights for this reason.
So to seal off the airflow through the cans we are using an LED Recessed Trim Retrofit. Several companies make them. They are mostly air-tight and sit snug to the ceiling combined with a gasket I think they will fit the bill. We ordered three different lights and have settled on these from Amazon They felt much better made than the others and of course they were the most expensive. With 28 can lights we wanted to make sure we liked them before spending $500.
Most of these led lights claim something like 30year lifetime but I'd be happy if they make it 10.
Something else to pay attention to is color spectrum. When an Led light says its 5000k that means it will be closest to sunlight. Some people say that this is too "harsh" for inside. 2700k is the color of your average incandescent blulb which is a "yellower" light than say 5000k. The linked led is 3000k which is a step above incandescent and we liked that the most.
I should mention that this post applies to 6" can lights. But probably would apply to 4" lights as well--just won't be able to use the linked light.
Not only did we want to want to replace them for better energy efficiency but to also try and seal some the airflow through the cans. The hot light combined with the numerous holes/perforations in the can create a "chimney" effect causing conditioned air to escape into the attic (single story house). This bad in the summer and terrible in winter ( the hot air rising).
Green building advisors HATE can lights for this reason.
So to seal off the airflow through the cans we are using an LED Recessed Trim Retrofit. Several companies make them. They are mostly air-tight and sit snug to the ceiling combined with a gasket I think they will fit the bill. We ordered three different lights and have settled on these from Amazon They felt much better made than the others and of course they were the most expensive. With 28 can lights we wanted to make sure we liked them before spending $500.
Most of these led lights claim something like 30year lifetime but I'd be happy if they make it 10.
Something else to pay attention to is color spectrum. When an Led light says its 5000k that means it will be closest to sunlight. Some people say that this is too "harsh" for inside. 2700k is the color of your average incandescent blulb which is a "yellower" light than say 5000k. The linked led is 3000k which is a step above incandescent and we liked that the most.
I should mention that this post applies to 6" can lights. But probably would apply to 4" lights as well--just won't be able to use the linked light.
Posted on 3/6/16 at 8:15 pm to Chuker
I just looked at your link Chuker and I also want to replace mine to help with air sealing as well. If I go that route, I need to also add a dimmer switch.
Posted on 3/6/16 at 8:19 pm to daviddsims
Make sure to buy an LED/CFL compatible dimmer or you might get a strobing effect
Posted on 3/6/16 at 8:23 pm to daviddsims
One note: even if you get "dim-able" LED lights, be prepared to be disappointed if you are used to the warm color of a dimmed regular (incandescent) light. Hard for me to describe what a dimmed LED looks like -- best I can say is that it's a "gray" light.
Posted on 3/6/16 at 8:34 pm to LuckySo-n-So
What lucky-so-n-so said. I have those and they woRk great and dim very well and look pretty close to an incandescent bulb. I use the leutron maestro switch. So, basically, you get 2 for $25 and they should last a really long time.
Posted on 3/6/16 at 8:36 pm to daviddsims
Posted on 3/6/16 at 8:43 pm to daviddsims
I have 10 cases of br30's I grabbed off Amazon last year. So far, I've only need 2 bulbs. I'm sure I'll move to newer, more efficient solutions at some point. As they become more common, the prices should be better.
Posted on 3/6/16 at 8:46 pm to daviddsims
I've been replacing mine. I really like the LED (daylight)
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