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SHRED

(28,136 posts)
Sun Jul 30, 2017, 11:37 AM Jul 2017

I want to replace my kitchen recessed light bulbs

They are 45W dimmable flood lamps and they get HOT!!

I'm looking for an LED replacement in warm white that are quiet. I've read some LED bulbs make a buzzing sounds when dimmed.

Thanks.

ON EDIT...I just learned the dimmer itself can cause buzzing.

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I want to replace my kitchen recessed light bulbs (Original Post) SHRED Jul 2017 OP
Recently went full LED , no buzzing. The problem I do have is dealy Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #1
There are plenty of LED flood lamps available. Rollo Jul 2017 #2
Replaced all the can lights a couple of years ago. Never had any buzzing. procon Jul 2017 #3
What color temp are they? SHRED Jul 2017 #4
I put in the LED recessed light conversion kits in our kitchen Hokie Jul 2017 #5
That looks great! SHRED Jul 2017 #6

Eliot Rosewater

(32,536 posts)
1. Recently went full LED , no buzzing. The problem I do have is dealy
Sun Jul 30, 2017, 11:40 AM
Jul 2017

the kitchen block of bulbs sometimes delays up to 10 seconds before they go on.

Rollo

(2,559 posts)
2. There are plenty of LED flood lamps available.
Sun Jul 30, 2017, 11:43 AM
Jul 2017

Since they tend to use 25% or less wattage than comparable incandescents with same light output, they should stay a lot cooler, as well as save on your electricity bill.

I generally don't have my lights on dimmers. However I have noticed that newer higher light output LED bulbs tend to create more static on nearby FM radios.

An alternative to LED bulbs are CFL versions. These tend to be quieter than LED's, but they have their own issues: not as energy efficient, run a little hotter, have to warm up for full light output, shorter bulb lifespan than LED, contain toxic mercury, etc...

procon

(15,805 posts)
3. Replaced all the can lights a couple of years ago. Never had any buzzing.
Sun Jul 30, 2017, 11:57 AM
Jul 2017

I did them all at once with the same bulbs. Kitchen is very bright, and I don't feel the heat on top of my head from the old style spot lighting.

 

SHRED

(28,136 posts)
4. What color temp are they?
Sun Jul 30, 2017, 12:12 PM
Jul 2017

Cool? Warm?
I'm thinking warm because I don't care for that blue light look.

Hokie

(4,298 posts)
5. I put in the LED recessed light conversion kits in our kitchen
Sun Jul 30, 2017, 12:55 PM
Jul 2017

You can just use the LED replacement bulbs but I like the looks of the conversion kits better and they put out more light. All the big box DIY stores carry them.

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