Yup.

This 2 led light I brought. The left wan got tell the CRI is 90+. While the right wan didn't tell.



This post has been edited by ozak: Aug 23 2017, 09:06 AM

I am planning to install track lights in the living room and bedroom but I am slightly concern with the lifespan of it compare to the normal E27 downlights.

Any feedback on this?

What is the main purpose of your track lights?

Mainly for ambiance in the living room. I am planning to place them above the TV console.

As for the bedroom, I am planning to have them as main source of light. Hence, there might not be downlights at all.

lifespan depends on the bulb that you buy
some track lights, the fixture and the bulb is fixed much like downlights (meaning LED bulb, transformer, etc all in one unit). some you can choose and buy your own LED bulbs
I chose the latter and I bought Philips MR16 LED - so far 1.5 years no issues. if you get better quality track light fixtures, the build in transformer is also better
transformer = drivers

Get the wan without transformer and the bulb recommend by idoblu.

Without transformer for easy replacement with wider choice. Since it run on 240v.

If that transformer is to convert AC to DC, might be spoil in future. Probably have hard time to find.

With the direct bulb, replacement is much more easy.

Buy those LED type will last you long.
Above TV? Cause you plan to light up some deco on top of your TV?
In the toilet if you want to make it as main source, just make sure you do not buy those "concentrate" lighting type.

Is this the type you meant whereby the fixture and the LED bulb can be changed whenever one is faulty?

The reason why I would want to place above the TV console to avoid glare / reflections on the TV set... if you know what I mean.

I would be getting recessed lights since it has plaster ceiling in it.

As for the bedroom, I hope to avoid direct light onto the bed and hence, the track light is to pin point other areas to light up the bedroom.

my one is MR16 that uses 12V - it needs a driver. I think separate driver and bulb is better. if driver spoiled, just change driver. if bulb spoil, change bulb.
if you buy GU10 it uses 240V no need driver

You got to check the specification.

I m not sure of it.

Oh, I thought your want is direct 240v.

For normal people, it is not easy for them to have separated type.

While the built in is easy to change. But the lifespan is shorter.

they all look the same so its really hard to tell. you got to ask the shop.
The bulbs is the key = if can change the bulbs then it will either use MR16 (aka GU5.3) or GU10
Some proprietary ones cannot change and they got their own looks

Example -

MR16 aka GU5.3 - this uses 12V and needs a driver


GU10 - this uses 240V and dont need driver


Examples of Tracklights that cannot change bulbs yourself -



doesnt matter which type - just get better quality ones lor

This post has been edited by idoblu: Jan 26 2017, 12:40 PM

Thanks for the samples.

Will definitely go for those which can change the bulbs.

Haven't come across track lights that can change color or temperature
Get 4000K color temperature- not too white like office, not too yellow like incandescent bulbs
I really like 4000K color. Suitable for kitchen and bathrooms. I use in living room too

Hi, any sample photo how it look like? Thank you =)

picture you wont be able to tell. but if you want to see, I posted here before. I cant find it. You need to search here in this forum
4000K is like the border between daylight and warm light



ok i found it but in real life, its more yellowish than this, just a tinge

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=78245734

This post has been edited by idoblu: Feb 1 2017, 06:02 AM

How much did you pay for one set of the fixture and bulb?

Rm110 for the fixture. It comes with the driver.
The bulb around Rm70. Might have gone down in price by now.

Alright...

Currently contemplating between track light and downlight but it boils down to the price as I am going to buy a lot...

Hi all, for those experienced in these kind of lighting (attached), how is it mounted on the plaster ceiling? Can it hold or must I connect it to a stud?

If the house came with full plaster ceiling by developer, any ways to get around doing this? Also what about tracklights, I figure those need to mount on studs as well?

Thanks.


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