Down Lights With Or Without Ballast?

[donal5 0]

Hi All, I am wondering if any of forumers use Philips downlights (without ballast)? Any recommendation whether to use downlights with or without ballast?

The Philips downlights are more expensive, about $38 (2 bulbs 6 inch no ballast), whereas other brand with ballast cost $20+.

I talked to the person in lightnings.com.sg and he mentioned that ballast also consumed power, so talking about saving energy, without ballast is more energy saving.

But I am wondering whether the one without ballast will cause the bulb not to last long? Any experience with the ones without ballast?

Thanks

[landoflord 0]

Hi All, I am wondering if any of forumers use Philips downlights (without ballast)? Any recommendation whether to use downlights with or without ballast?

The Philips downlights are more expensive, about $38 (2 bulbs 6 inch no ballast), whereas other brand with ballast cost $20+.

I talked to the person in lightnings.com.sg and he mentioned that ballast also consumed power, so talking about saving energy, without ballast is more energy saving.

But I am wondering whether the one without ballast will cause the bulb not to last long? Any experience with the ones without ballast?

Thanks

yes its more expensive than other brands but if you are comfortable with the price, i will say its worth it to buy.

1)Its more brighter

2)Last longer - Look at the material and compare.

3) And the design of the cover make it easy to change bulbs in future.

4) Save some energy.Ballast do consume some power, or we call it power lose. Refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_ballast

5) Philips bulb disperse slightly less heat.