Anyone bought lights from overseas? How much is the import duty for lights?
I checked for LED bulbs, the tax is 20% plus 6% GST
HS code is 9405.40

Malaysian gov wants to discourage use of led bulbs is it?

This post has been edited by idoblu: Oct 14 2016, 11:23 PM

can but your track lights must be on before your pendant can turn on

maybe I misunderstood you. the switch must already be buildin to your pendant light then it can work
unless you want to splice in your own inline cord switch

maybe post some pictures for further info

This post has been edited by idoblu: Nov 6 2016, 02:30 PM

if you sambung like that, maybe not nice looking LOL
get a wifi bulb and control it using an app lah

summore you may not be able to reach the switch. what kind of pendant light? can show picture?

This post has been edited by idoblu: Nov 6 2016, 09:23 PM

you can do it but the problem is the height, you may not be able to reach the switch
and also it wont look nice to splice like that. you also need to find a black cord with inline switch

buy wifi bulb more interesting - http://www.lazada.com.my/catalog/?q=xiaomi+wifi+bulb
can control the colors, can set timer, can on/off all using your smartphone

I bought the light fixture at Rm100 each and Philips MR16 LED bulbs for around Rm70 or Rm80 each
so it's about Rm200 for each track light fixture

But it's very good type, heavy and solid. Made in Taiwan I think

Depends on the height of your lights. I got some that are about 8 feet, I can feel some heat but not as bad as halogen.
You only feel the heat if its aim directly at where you are at. Normally track lights are placed near walls and shooting at the walls, you won't get the heat.

This post has been edited by idoblu: Jan 6 2017, 10:06 PM

Get better ones at lightcraft or deng lighting
Those common ones like Rio....very fragile

This post has been edited by idoblu: Jan 6 2017, 10:14 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

I just space them 2 to 3 feet apart

I mean the fixtures on a single track.
For mine, my track is the width of my walls
Then I space out each "bullet" maybe 2.5 feet apart. It really depends on your space and how bright you want the area lit. Make sure the tracks are not too far from the wall. 1.5 to 2 feet away from the wall depending on your ceiling height

This post has been edited by idoblu: Apr 9 2017, 12:47 PM

nearby Tesco Puchong Extra got so many light shops.....try TopTen

found some interesting surface mounted "downlights" with remote, color temperature and dimming capability
You buy individual units then add as many as you like to make whatever pattern
BRELONG 5730 SMD 48 LEDs Stepless Dimming Ceiling Light Stone Shape





This post has been edited by idoblu: Jun 17 2017, 01:35 PM

Saw it at gearbest. It's one of those China gadget online store
Just google the name I gave earlier
Less than USD$40 each

But be careful- the photo of the light is a bit deceiving. It's smaller than it looks.

This post has been edited by idoblu: Jun 17 2017, 04:52 PM

All also china products but not china prices only 😅
They say to control 5 modules I would need 5 remotes lol