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garfunkel6 Sep 2016 19:52Hello,
Do you have LED or halogen spots?
How many watts do the individual spots have, and do you find their brightness sufficient?
What/how do you illuminate with how many watts (per spot)?
Does anyone use indirect lighting with LED? How many watts do you have per spot or how many spots, and how is the brightness for that?
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Do you have LED spots in your kitchen directed at the countertop? How many watts do these have?
-> How many meters "should" a spot with a certain wattage cover, for example, one spot with 4W (approximate, of course) per meter?
Do you have 2700K, 3000K, or other color temperatures in your kitchen? Are you satisfied with the light color your spot has? If yes, which color temperature is it, and if not, which color temperature would you choose?
Would you say that one LED spot with 4W illuminating the countertop per meter is sufficient or rather too dark?
If you wanted or do illuminate indirectly with LED spots/spotlights, for example, a "classic floor lamp" that floods the wall and ceiling with light, how many watts would you use and what color temperature regarding LED?
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Are these common 3W, 4W, or 5W LED spots bright or rather dim, or how should one imagine it?
For example, is a 3W LED spot rather dim and a 5W LED spot already provides quite a bit of light?
Feel free to share your experiences and similar insights with LED.
I could use some help.
Do you have LED or halogen spots?
How many watts do the individual spots have, and do you find their brightness sufficient?
What/how do you illuminate with how many watts (per spot)?
Does anyone use indirect lighting with LED? How many watts do you have per spot or how many spots, and how is the brightness for that?
-
Do you have LED spots in your kitchen directed at the countertop? How many watts do these have?
-> How many meters "should" a spot with a certain wattage cover, for example, one spot with 4W (approximate, of course) per meter?
Do you have 2700K, 3000K, or other color temperatures in your kitchen? Are you satisfied with the light color your spot has? If yes, which color temperature is it, and if not, which color temperature would you choose?
Would you say that one LED spot with 4W illuminating the countertop per meter is sufficient or rather too dark?
If you wanted or do illuminate indirectly with LED spots/spotlights, for example, a "classic floor lamp" that floods the wall and ceiling with light, how many watts would you use and what color temperature regarding LED?
-
Are these common 3W, 4W, or 5W LED spots bright or rather dim, or how should one imagine it?
For example, is a 3W LED spot rather dim and a 5W LED spot already provides quite a bit of light?
Feel free to share your experiences and similar insights with LED.
I could use some help.
We have 8 recessed lights in our kitchen, plus two more above the dining area. They are evenly distributed throughout the kitchen, with two positioned directly above the sink. The lights are 3.5W at 2700K. Above the stove, we have a recirculating range hood with built-in LED lighting, and there are also LED lights installed beneath the wall cabinets. The lighting is perfect in every area and great for working. I wouldn’t want to change anything.
I’ve attached our kitchen plan with the approximate positions of the recessed lights marked, as well as a photo of the finished kitchen. The positions are estimated and not exact to the centimeter. I need to measure again since I didn’t create the drawing digitally.
I’ve attached our kitchen plan with the approximate positions of the recessed lights marked, as well as a photo of the finished kitchen. The positions are estimated and not exact to the centimeter. I need to measure again since I didn’t create the drawing digitally.
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toxicmolotof6 Sep 2016 20:22We have recessed ceiling spotlights in the hallway and kitchen.
We previously used 15W LEDs from China... let me put it this way... Osram 5W LEDs are just as bright.
It is also very important to consider the beam angle of the light sources. With a 35° beam angle, you will need a significantly larger number of fixtures with lower wattage compared to using wide-angle ones with 120°. In the narrow hallways, we have a row spaced 80cm (31.5 inches) apart, and in the kitchen, 2x3 fixtures arranged similarly to Uwe’s setup.
One key thing to pay attention to is having enough light above the sink and worktop.
We previously used 15W LEDs from China... let me put it this way... Osram 5W LEDs are just as bright.
It is also very important to consider the beam angle of the light sources. With a 35° beam angle, you will need a significantly larger number of fixtures with lower wattage compared to using wide-angle ones with 120°. In the narrow hallways, we have a row spaced 80cm (31.5 inches) apart, and in the kitchen, 2x3 fixtures arranged similarly to Uwe’s setup.
One key thing to pay attention to is having enough light above the sink and worktop.
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garfunkel6 Sep 2016 20:26Hello, these are already some good pieces of information, thanks for that!
At the kitchen showroom, they recommended 3000K and a color rendering index (CRI) of 90 to make food look a bit better.
But these are details I don’t have much experience with yet since I’m quite new to LED lighting.
€: So in the kitchen, I planned for a spotlight above the countertop approximately every 70cm (28 inches). I ordered a socket and a 4W (about 300 lumens) spotlight to test. However, I’m still skeptical whether it will be bright enough, as the spotlights will be installed at a height of around 2m (6.5 feet).
Then there is the issue of the exposed rafter roof structure. I want to illuminate the roof from the purlins. I don’t want to floodlight the entire area but keep the beam more focused between the rafters, as I think that looks better.
But I’m already doubtful whether a 5W spotlight will provide enough light between the rafters. Also, wood absorbs a lot of light, which would mean I would need even more power...
Plus, I would need 10-20 spotlights because the room itself is quite large.
At the kitchen showroom, they recommended 3000K and a color rendering index (CRI) of 90 to make food look a bit better.
But these are details I don’t have much experience with yet since I’m quite new to LED lighting.
€: So in the kitchen, I planned for a spotlight above the countertop approximately every 70cm (28 inches). I ordered a socket and a 4W (about 300 lumens) spotlight to test. However, I’m still skeptical whether it will be bright enough, as the spotlights will be installed at a height of around 2m (6.5 feet).
Then there is the issue of the exposed rafter roof structure. I want to illuminate the roof from the purlins. I don’t want to floodlight the entire area but keep the beam more focused between the rafters, as I think that looks better.
But I’m already doubtful whether a 5W spotlight will provide enough light between the rafters. Also, wood absorbs a lot of light, which would mean I would need even more power...
Plus, I would need 10-20 spotlights because the room itself is quite large.
toxicmolotow schrieb:
One thing you should definitely pay attention to is having enough light above the sink and countertop. Exactly. It is especially important that the spotlights are positioned centrally above the work surface so that you don’t cast shadows even when leaning forward slightly, which makes working much more comfortable. This worked out well for us because we have wooden beams spaced 70cm (28 inches) apart, so the first row of spotlights is positioned about 30cm (12 inches) away from the wall.
I checked again in detail: We use sweet LED lights, which are quite affordable at €6 each, with 3000K color temperature, a 120° beam angle, 320 lumens, and a CRI of 80. I can’t say whether a CRI of 90 would make much difference. Whether it matters for your own needs is something you have to decide yourself.
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