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LED downlight, Anybody using them?
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TSjackyyong
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 Apr 14 2022, 10:51 AM, updated 4y ago
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Anybody using this kind of LED downlight, either square type or round type? The type that needs to be clipped onto your plaster ceiling?  What happens if the downlight rosak? You change the entire thing? The problem with this kinda light is that you can't just change the lightbulb like we used to (the screw on type, E27 type). You will have to undo the clip that is fastened to the ceiling, unscrew the wire, and screw a new light in, and somehow clip it back onto the plaster ceiling. And effectively this is more work than just screwing in a lightbulb. Not to mention the amount of plaster ceiling that is created by this clipping and unclipping process. Also not all connectors are the same. Some connectors are round, some are square. So you end up needing to do wire stripping to connect! Then there is the problem with the LED driver (the square thing that comes with the light). They say it will last forever but experience tells me that you will need to change it anyway. The whole experience with this kinda light is just so annoying compared to screw on bulb!   What is your suggestion guys? |
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ceras
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Apr 14 2022, 11:12 AM
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you really tinggal zaman.
1. led lights nowadays lasts a long time. some even have 2 years warranty
2. Changing is damn easy. unclip, unplug, plug, reclip;
If you can't deal with the above, just stick to your kerosene lamp
This post has been edited by ceras: Apr 14 2022, 11:12 AM
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lalakiki
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Apr 14 2022, 11:14 AM
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nowdays led very easy take out and no need skru it...
my house all using this square LED so far so good .
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Zot
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Apr 14 2022, 11:22 AM
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The main problem is how well your plaster ceiling can stand the clip force before breaking/chipping  |
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Created On 21/1/2021
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Apr 14 2022, 11:26 AM
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QUOTE(jackyyong @ Apr 14 2022, 10:51 AM) Anybody using this kind of LED downlight, either square type or round type? The type that needs to be clipped onto your plaster ceiling? What happens if the downlight rosak? You change the entire thing? The problem with this kinda light is that you can't just change the lightbulb like we used to (the screw on type, E27 type). You will have to undo the clip that is fastened to the ceiling, unscrew the wire, and screw a new light in, and somehow clip it back onto the plaster ceiling. And effectively this is more work than just screwing in a lightbulb. Not to mention the amount of plaster ceiling that is created by this clipping and unclipping process. Also not all connectors are the same. Some connectors are round, some are square. So you end up needing to do wire stripping to connect! Then there is the problem with the LED driver (the square thing that comes with the light). They say it will last forever but experience tells me that you will need to change it anyway. The whole experience with this kinda light is just so annoying compared to screw on bulb! What is your suggestion guys? Why do you even consider downlight if you hate it so much? I like the old school E27 lightbulb too, just take it takes time to find a nice fitting. |
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acbc
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Apr 14 2022, 11:27 AM
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QUOTE(jackyyong @ Apr 14 2022, 10:51 AM) Anybody using this kind of LED downlight, either square type or round type? The type that needs to be clipped onto your plaster ceiling? What happens if the downlight rosak? You change the entire thing? The problem with this kinda light is that you can't just change the lightbulb like we used to (the screw on type, E27 type). You will have to undo the clip that is fastened to the ceiling, unscrew the wire, and screw a new light in, and somehow clip it back onto the plaster ceiling. And effectively this is more work than just screwing in a lightbulb. Not to mention the amount of plaster ceiling that is created by this clipping and unclipping process. Also not all connectors are the same. Some connectors are round, some are square. So you end up needing to do wire stripping to connect! Then there is the problem with the LED driver (the square thing that comes with the light). They say it will last forever but experience tells me that you will need to change it anyway. The whole experience with this kinda light is just so annoying compared to screw on bulb! What is your suggestion guys? Change the driver. Cheap. RM 3-4 bucks from AliExpress. If Shopee or Lazada, around RM 5-6 bucks. |
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gobiomani
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Apr 14 2022, 04:30 PM
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QUOTE(jackyyong @ Apr 14 2022, 10:51 AM) Anybody using this kind of LED downlight, either square type or round type? The type that needs to be clipped onto your plaster ceiling? What happens if the downlight rosak? You change the entire thing? The problem with this kinda light is that you can't just change the lightbulb like we used to (the screw on type, E27 type). You will have to undo the clip that is fastened to the ceiling, unscrew the wire, and screw a new light in, and somehow clip it back onto the plaster ceiling. And effectively this is more work than just screwing in a lightbulb. Not to mention the amount of plaster ceiling that is created by this clipping and unclipping process. Also not all connectors are the same. Some connectors are round, some are square. So you end up needing to do wire stripping to connect! Then there is the problem with the LED driver (the square thing that comes with the light). They say it will last forever but experience tells me that you will need to change it anyway. The whole experience with this kinda light is just so annoying compared to screw on bulb! What is your suggestion guys? Yeah, this is annoying as hell and too much work and dirt. I noticed after changing to branded (Philips) LED downlights, they no longer rosak all the time. Avoid the caina branded downlights at all cost. Haven't had a problem for many years now since using the Philips downlights. |
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