Just out of interest, why should we avoid eBay ?
I've fitted some in my kitchen, similar to those linked to in the OP (Minisun) which were a fraction of the cost of the others that have been recommended here and they seem fine. If anything, my only complaint is that the 5 x 5W warm bulbs seem much, much brighter than the 5 x 100W spots I have replaced. Beyond the bulbs going eventually, what other pitfalls could I have left myself open to ?
I've fitted some in my kitchen, similar to those linked to in the OP (Minisun) which were a fraction of the cost of the others that have been recommended here and they seem fine. If anything, my only complaint is that the 5 x 5W warm bulbs seem much, much brighter than the 5 x 100W spots I have replaced. Beyond the bulbs going eventually, what other pitfalls could I have left myself open to ?
They are compatible with resistive and inductive dimmers, but I'm going to bring the info on the dimmer along. They are from a shop so should be able to tell me (I'm hoping).
It's not only a kitchen, we have a dining area at the back. Also walk through the kitchen so if we're not cooking, it's nice not to have it really bright in there.
Probably perfectly fine if you know what you're looking for. Since I didn't know what to get, was probably a good idea for me to go elsewhere!
Possibly they have not been sufficiently suppressed against electro magnetic radiation (radio interference). If you or your neighbours have a DAB radio you may find it does not work with the lights on.
Interesting point. But I have a DAB radio pretty much right under one of the lights and it works fine...
Them catching fire.
Them developing internal faults which result in mains voltage being exposed to touch.
NOTE - I have no idea if those particular lights are flaky, but those sorts of pitfalls do await the unwary who buy on eBay and Amazon etc.