Residential LED lighting

[Brenngun]

Currently in the middle of a major renovation to the lower half of my home. Gutted 4 rooms down to the studs all along the perimeter, removed all internal non load bearing walls, flooring, plumbing etc. Everything possible gone. Remodel to begin soon will include a new library, washroom, laundry room and family room. Still trying to find the right overhead lighting. I've run across Pixi (link below). Considering this product and wanted to know if anyone has any experience with them or similar product. Anybody using their flat panel lighting?? Anybody have an alternative LED system I should consider? All comments or suggestions welcome.

http://www.pixi-lighting.com/flatlight-residential.html

[Runnin' Rebel]

They look like a great idea, maybe I can get rid of the torches that lead down the stairs into the wine cellar

Rick, Post pics if you instal them please

[mgent]

In certain rooms, I use LED bulbs in my standard cans...

[locutus49]

Same here. But they tend to cast a cold, white glow instead of the standard warm, yellowish glow, so in some rooms I use Halogen, in others LED.

Make sure that the base of the LED light is porcelain, not plastic. LED lights in recessed light cans get very hot at the base, and I had some with plastic bases that cracked due to heat.

Originally Posted by mgent

In certain rooms, I use LED bulbs in my standard cans...

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Same here. But they tend to cast a cold, white glow instead of the standard warm, yellowish glow, so in some rooms I use Halogen, in others LED.

Make sure that the base of the LED light is porcelain, not plastic. LED lights in recessed light cans get very hot at the base, and I had some with plastic bases that cracked due to heat.

As mentioned . . . if you like white light

[mgent]

I didn't know about the plastic vs. porcelain - thanks for the heads up!

It is more of a white light, but I think they now have different 'colors' or 'warmth' to improve that... That's why only certain rooms have them, cause the light color doesn't match....

[77T]

Originally Posted by mgent

I didn't know about the plastic vs. porcelain - thanks for the heads up!

It is more of a white light, but I think they now have different 'colors' or 'warmth' to improve that... That's why only certain rooms have them, cause the light color doesn't match....

I would go for the commercial application despite the fact you're doing a Residential remodel. The base is better. Plus there are options like mounting plates made just for the Commercial ones. As for the plastic vs. porcelain - it is neither. It is metal and you can see more about installing them here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...-and-installed

[Brenngun]

Originally Posted by 77T

I would go for the commercial application despite the fact you're doing a Residential remodel. The base is better. Plus there are options like mounting plates made just for the Commercial ones. As for the plastic vs. porcelain - it is neither. It is metal and you can see more about installing them here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...-and-installed

Paul, Thanks for the link. It was an interesting read. I'm still trying to decide but I agree I'm leaning more to the commercial grade.

[zama]

I ave them in my house and like them they do not get hot like the old halogens. The only downside I have observed, based on our office (where they were in our lift) is that the companies regularly change their style, which means in the future when you need to replace one you cannot match up the same bulb pattern which may mean if you are a perfectionist, that you will feel the need to pull all of them out and change them, thats what we had to do in our lift. I try to turn mine on as little as possible to ensure they last.

[stephentross]

Philips makes a soft white that does not give off the bright white light. Also LED lights are cool to the touch. Near zero heat. I replaced all of my interior and exterior lights with Philips led from Home Depot. Not cheap. And I'm still not convinced it was worth the price. Electric bills are not really much different.