240v 50w downlighters

[sellers]

in a 4.5x4.5 room, is a row of 3 then 2 then 3 going to be too over powering? They will be dimmable though.

 

[green-hornet]

would be very bright but if dimmed would give perfect lighting control.

 

[Zeespark]

3 rows of 2 would be more than enough for a room that size. Are they megaman lamps or standard?

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[Evans Electric]

I'd put 8 in there , but then I always go OTT with downlights , if you don't put plenty in it looks dismal, but its down to choice I 'spose.

 

[binky]

in a 4.5x4.5 room, is a row of 3 then 2 then 3 going to be too over powering? They will be dimmable though.

you can always fit lower wattage lamps or CFLs. Lower wattage being cheaper and more reliable (older technology). Biggest problem will be getting past joists etc, especially with that many lamps. Would be inclined to fit 2 rows or split circuit down to give switching options.

 

[0151]

Id go for 9 = 3x3 if they are mains as ive never actually measured the difference with a meter but im convinced that theyre not as bright as Lv.

and remember theyre spots so you may get dull corners if not enough installed

 

[binky]

Id go for 9 = 3x3 if they are mains as ive never actually measured the difference with a meter but im convinced that theyre not as bright as Lv.and remember theyre spots so you may get dull corners if not enough installed

Mains aren't quite as bright, also worth looking at wider angle lamps as standard are narrow focused. Had a problem recently with a pool table solved by changing lamps to wide angle, made huge difference

 

[0151]

cheers binky i wasnt aware that you can get diffrent angles i just assumed it was due to the shape of them how ignorant am I lol

 

[binky]

cheers binky i wasnt aware that you can get diffrent angles i just assumed it was due to the shape of them how ignorant am I lol

Its a particulr problem with LEDs which obtain brightness by sharp focus - cheating so and so's

 

[sellers]

cheers guys, its done now, went with my original 3,2,3 and was just right. They do seem dimmer than lv ones.