12V LED bulbs

Our tips for choosing and installing 12V LED bulbs

To power the lighting of the house or the garden in low voltage, you need suitable bulbs. The 12 -volt LED bulbs are precisely designed for this use, and integrate into your lamps to light up effectively. They benefit from very low electrical consumption and perfect safety thanks to their low -voltage operation. Here is a little Guide to choose and install a 12V LED bulb.

The 12V LED bulb: an LED bulb that works in low voltage

Recent innovation in the field of lighting, LED bulbs The traditional halogen models of yesteryear came to compete. The latter were indeed very energy -consuming and produced a lot of heat. The LED bulbs are quite the opposite: their electricity consumption is very low, and they hardly produce heat. The 12V LED bulbs go even further in sobriety, since they operate in low voltage. They need, to function without danger, to be connected to a transformer, which will convert the 220V voltage of the domestic network to 12V. By this very low voltage, these 12V bulbs have practically no electrical risk, and are recommended for use near the water points, as in the bathrooms, especially if the ceiling height is less than 2.25m , or even close to swimming pools and saunas.

What are the different types of 12V bulb in our catalog?

Like ordinary bulbs, low -voltage models exist in different formats, and each is suitable for specific use or a type of lighting. here are the Different 12V bulbs models offered in our Silumin online catalog.

LED bulbs G4 12V

The most basic model ofLED bulb G4 12V Available in many lighting shades and powers. This G4 LED bulb For example, integrates into built -in spots. His cheek is made up of 2 pins which allow him to connect to the socket. These two pins are spaced 4mm. Small, these Cheap 12V LED bulbs have a wide angle of lighting and are very efficient thanks to the many LEDs they contain

LED bulbs GU4 / MR11 12V

GU4 suits have the same advantages, and you Find 12V LED GU4 MR11 bulbs in our catalog. The MR11 code corresponds to the type of box of the 12V bulb, inside which the light will be reflected. I'12V GU4 LED bulb Also has two pins discarded by 4mm. THE GU4 MR11 bulbs are 12V bulbs often used in recessed spots.

LED bulbs GU5.3 / MR16 12V

THE 12V LED bulbs at GU5.3 are equipped with two connection pins spaced 5.3mm spaced each other, and an MR16 type case. I'LED bulb Gu5 3 12V is among the most widespread low voltage 12V LED bulbs. These GU5 3 LED bulbs are used in a large number of lights, embedded or not.

How to choose my 12 -volt LED bulb on the Silumen online catalog?

For Buy and choose the best 12V LED bulb, refer to the user manual of your luminaire first, to make sure you choose the right format. You can also compare some features to get good brightness.

Watts power

There Power of the 12V LED bulb will define thelight intensity of your lighting. This figure reflects the electric consumption of the bulb, but in the case of a LED device, it remains anecdotal anyway. You can opt for low or medium brightness in a small extra lamp, marking lights or to light a movie area. In this case, choose from the cheap 12V LED bulbs of 2 to 4 watts. For more sustained lighting, for example in a workspace or a living room, turn rather to more powerful models, like the12V 8W LED bulb.

The lighting angle of the 12V LED bulb

I'Lighting angle of your 12V LED bulb is important for the light effect you want to create. The rule is quite simple:

- More I'lighting angle is small, and the more the light flow is concentrated on a point, like the beam of a torch lamp. A 12 -volt LED bulb can therefore be used to create accentuation lighting.

- on the contrary, a 12V LED bulb with a wide angle of lighting diffuse light all around the light. It is therefore ideal for recessed spots or for lamps that do not hinder the beam.

- In summary, Buy a 12V LED bulb with a wide lighting angle Allows you to illuminate a large area, and vice versa. If you want to enhance an element of the architecture, the content of a window or a table, the best 12V LED bulb is that with a small lighting angle, theLED bulb 12v 50 ° or 80 °.

- On the contrary, for room lighting, you can buy a 12V LED bulb with a wide angle of lighting, theLED bulb 12V 110 ° or even 360 °. These latest models light up all around the lamp, and should therefore preferably be installed in a transparent luminaire, such as an LED terminal or a garland.

The lighting color of the 12 -volt LED bulb

To help you Choose the lighting color for your best 12V LED bulb, you find in the catalog different shades of white.

- The cold white 12V LED bulbs are suitable for work, storage or passage parts, and to all areas that require intense lighting. This lighting color is therefore to be favored for lighting garages, corridors and offices. You thus benefit from good light, with a lively light conducive to work.

- Hot white is more suitable for living rooms, such as a bedroom or a terrace. This color creates a warm atmosphere conducive to relaxation, and is perfect for friendly evenings or to subtly light up an outdoor dining area.

- For other rooms and for bathrooms, you can simply Buy a 12V LED bulb in neutral white shade. This shade is close to natural light and has the advantage of not distorting color rendering. It is therefore perfect above the bathroom mirror or in a dressing room.

How to install and connect a 12V LED bulb?

The 12V LED bulbs are easy to install thanks to their connection by pins. First of all, cut the electricity to the electrical panel during change to avoid any risk. When you have chosen the best 12V LED bulb in our catalog, start by dismantling the luminaire if necessary. For example, in the case of recessed spots, unclip it and take it out of the false ceiling.

Replacing the 12V LED bulb is not the most complex part, since it simply plugs inside the corresponding socket using its connection spindles. Please note: to avoid any risk of overheating, do not forget that your light must be provided with a 220V 12V transformer. Indeed, supplying low voltage bulbs directly with the electricity of the network to 220V can be dangerous. Think about it if your 12 volts LED bulbs replace your old conventional bulbs that have become obsolete.

Where to install a 12 volts LED bulb?

The 12V LED bulbs are particularly recommended in wetlands, where they allow greater safety. Their low -voltage operation drastically reduces the risk of electric accidents. This is why the 12V bulbs are recommended in the bathrooms with a ceiling height of less than 2.25m, as well as to light the edge of an outdoor swimming pool. All the lights located less than 2 meters from the swimming pool must contain low voltage bulbs.

You can therefore safely install 12V bulbs in spotted spots on the edge of the pool, or in external LED walls that light up the basin. Ordinary garden lights can also benefit from this low -voltage lighting, such as sting spots or external LED garlands. But 12 volts LED bulbs are not limited to these risk areas. They can be installed in the house lights, including in living rooms. They thus replace your old halogen or incandescent bulbs, or in a new installation. THE LED bulbs 12 volts are multiple, and it is even possible to use them to shed light on the interior of the passenger compartment of a vehicle, such as a motorhome or a fitted van.