One of the main advantages of purchasing a GU10 spotlight is that the LED is replaceable. If the LED stops working or the brightness starts to fade over time, you can easily replace the lamp. Different brightness’s, measured in lumens (not watts), a bright LED with 800 lumens will be considerably brighter than a 350 lumen lamp. Smart LEDs that can be controlled from a smart phone App, providing colour changing capabilities and multiple colour temperatures in one. A spotlight and a recessed downlight are two different things; a recessed downlight is fitted into a hole that is cut into a ceiling. A spotlight mounts on the surface of a ceiling. There are also surface mounted downlights which are like a mixture of both products, they are usually flatter and more compact in size than spotlights. This is an example of a surface mounted downlight.

One of the downsides of an integrated fixture is that the LED is non replaceable, if it ever fails or reaches the end of its life you’ll need to replace the entire fitting. This can be particularly difficult with a spotlight as replacing it will involve rewiring and getting a replacement fitting that matches.Please copy the voucher code, go to the basket and paste it into the voucher code box. To the Cyber Monday Sale A non-integrated spotlight would require a separate light bulb. The most common type of light spotlight bulb is the GU10. Operating on mains voltage, they don’t require an LED driver or transformer and have become the most popular choice of lamp for use in spotlights. A GU10 spotlight is a often referred to as a type of light bulb. The correct industry term for this is a GU10 lamp. A GU10 is a type of cap that was originally designed for the now outlawed halogen. It has two stubby pins that have a distance of 10mm between the centre of the pins, that's why it’s called a GU10. And you can completely customise your home lighting by wiring our products in via a loop system or connecting them to a junction box to be controlled by a 1- or 2-gang switch or dimmer. Adjust the light to your requirements to create productive home office environments and cosy living rooms. A Variety of Ceiling and Wall Spotlights

Some consumers refer to recessed downlights or GU10 LED bulbs as spotlights but a spotlight is a light fitting, or more accurately a luminaire. Many of our spotlights and recessed downlights come with LED bulbs for energy efficiency and long-lasting performance, as well as a wide choice of colour temperatures, including warm white, cool white and even daylight. LED retrofit lamps are also available for our non-LED products. In recent years the GU10 cap has been adopted by LED technology and is used as a low energy alternative to halogen. It can be used as a retrofit solution for existing GU10 light fittings or in new installations. For a GU10 LED to be classed as a 50 watt equivalent it needs to have a light output of at least 350 lumens, then its DIM2 Compliant. Integrated vs Non Integrated A spotlight is a surface mounted light fitting with one or multiple lights attached to it. Spotlights are usually adjustable and come with a mounting frame. They are available in singles which have one light and many other variations with multiple spots. Single light spotlights can also be wall mounted, mixing them can be a great solution if you want a matching ceiling spotlight and wall light combination in the same room. GU10 lamps are incredibly popular; they are available in many different types with variations that include:Spotlights are one of the most versatile lighting options. Recessed downlights fit flush to the ceiling, making them the perfect space-saving solution or addition to a modern home. Spotlight bars increase the light output, making them perfect for large and spacious homes. And wall-mounted spotlights can be used as accent lighting, task lighting or to boost ambient lighting.