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Hmmm I have a bunch of 12v GU5.3 LED bulbs.
Worth pulling them all down and replacing the transformers to LED drivers?
£10 a pop it looks like.
Edit, maybe not - these seem much better value.
Howard-
If you have the lamps then it might be worthwhile. Otherwise GU10 or integrated is the way to go.
You also need to consider dimmability! Maybe new dimmers required.
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In my experience the problem with cheaper transformers/drivers is that they can fail prematurely.
I would always go mains for that reason if possible, so I'd go GU10 personally.
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As Fox says, cheaper =/= better value. I’d switch out to GU10 tails just for longevity.
Airhead
Fox
kkg337
Some fittings you can change the lamp to an LED GU10 type, remove the transformer and wire a GU10 lampholder directly. It does depend on the design of the fitting though.
Otherwise GU10 LED fittings and lamps or integrated mains type are good value.