1 what is GU10 ? GU10 bulb and GU10 lampholder
The GU10 refers to both bulb and lampholder(socket) type.
A GU10 bulb requires a GU10 lampholder to connect the power ,then it can light up.
GU10 bulbs are more and more popular and widely used
There are 2 type of GU10 bulbs, halogen GU10 bulb and LED GU10 bulb. Halogen GU10 bulb is 35W or 50W.And LED GU10 bulb is 3W,4W,5W,6W,7W,9W and10W
Base on GU10 LED bulb is more energy efficiency and long life time. GU10 LED bulb are more and more popular and widely used
2 What is GU10 downlight fitting ？
GU10 downlight fitting is designed to securely mount GU10 bulbs in ceilings or wall
It goes by several names, such as GU10 fitting,GU10 downlight fixture,GU10 lighting fitting,GU10 lighting fixture,GU10 Lamp holder and GU10 lighting.
And GU10 Downlight tting have vairous type and function.
3 GU10 downlight fitting types
A Based on the installation way, the GU10 downlight fitting can be have following 6 types.
a, Recessed downlight fitting
b, Surface mounted downlight
c, Trimless downlight fitting
d, Surface mounted spotlight
e, Track spotlight
F,Pendant light
B From a functional perspective, the GU10 downlight fitting can be categorized into the following types:
a, Waterproof downlight
b, Airproof downlight(BBC standard downlight)
c ,Anti-glare downlight
d, Fire rated downlight
e, Adjustable downlight fitting
f,other new fucntion,such as replace bulb from front side
4 Why choose GU10 downlight fitting?
As GU10 LED bulbs become increasingly popular, and the functionalities of LED GU10 bulbs also expand, such as dimming, color temperature adjustment, RGB, and remote control, more and more people are choosing GU10 downlight fittings to pair with GU10 LED bulbs.
Let us to know more about the Advantage and Disadvantage for GU10 downlighting fitting.
Advantage 1
GU10 bulbs, when paired with metal material lamp casings and sockets, cost just a few dollars. With the same light performance, the GU10 solution is several dollars cheaper than the LED with driver solution.
Advantage 2
If the customer choose GU10 downlight fiting and GU10 bulb, If a GU10 bulb is not work or have issue, Tthe users or customer just need to cut off the power ,then replaced the bulb by themselves, it is easily and conveniently
But for integrated LED lights with driver, it required the entire light or driver to be replaced, which is more diffcult.
Advantage 3
A GU10 bulb can be paired with different functiona GU10 downlight fitting, offering different choices and solutions to meet the various of consumer needs.
For instance, with one GU10 downlight fitting, you can pair bulbs of different wattages and color temperatures to address the brightness needs of different rooms.
Similarly, you can choose a GU10 bulb and pair it with different functional GU10 downlight fitting to meet the specific needs of various rooms.
For bathrooms, you can chosen an IP65 GU10 downlight fitting to meet waterproof requirements.
For hallway , choosed anti-glare downlight fiting can provide comfortable, non-dazzling light.
For dining rooms, GU10 pendant lights can illuminate dining tables, enhancing the visual appeal of meals and creating a better ambiance.
Disadvantage 1
In normally, the life time of GU10 bulb is 2-3 years, while LED is 3-5 years. The life time of GU10 bulbs is shorter than that of LEDs.
However, considering to replace GU10 bulb is easily and low cost, many users still to choose the GU10 solution from a cost perspective.
Disadvantage 2
The GU10 bulb solution is not as smart as the LED solution.
Since the light source and driver of LEDs are separate, they can accommodate and implement more intelligent functions than the compact GU10 bulb, such as DALI dimming.
So for most of hight level of place, it will choose to LEDs.
Disadvantage 3
The GU10 bulb is Max 10W. And LED can be high power ,such as 10W,20W,30W 50W and higher power.
So in normal,the GU10 scheme is used in places where the brightness requirement is not high, or with a large wattage lamp, as a secondary light.
Conclusion
For the most of normal consumer, choosing the GU10 bulb with downlight fitting is a wise decision due to its ease of use and replacement. With the different watt and various function of bulbs, paired with various GU10 downlight fittings, the GU10 solution meets the needs of most consumers. And the price of GU10 solution is better than Integrated LED
Choosing the GU10 Downlight fitting as one of your wholesale business product lines is a good choice, as it meets the needs of most of your end consumers, thereby boosting your wholesale sales.
And Kingdalighting have various GU10 downlight fiting ,it can meet variouse request for the consumers.
Kingda lighting keep to produce good quality downlight fittings.Because good quality product can be reduce complaints, Keeping the good brand for the wholesaler who purchase from them.They focus on have loog term business with wholesaler.Let the partner’s business of kingda lighting to grow up.
If you plan to purchase GU10/MR16 downlight fitting, or you plan to customed new downlight,please send inquiry to them.