Why Choose Bucks Electrical?
Choosing the right downlight electrician in Sydney is essential for safe, efficient, and stylish lighting. At Bucks Electrical, we deliver high-quality LED upgrades tailored to local homes, ensuring long-lasting performance and enhanced energy savings.
- 17+ years of licensed industry experience
- Specialists in Eastern Suburbs housing styles
- Safe installations meeting all Australian Standards
- Focus on long-term reliability, not quick fixes
Led by Stephen Buckle, our team has completed hundreds of lighting upgrades in Sydney’s most sought-after suburbs — always with a personalised approach.
LED vs Halogen Globes
Heat production
Halogen globes produce a significant amount of heat, so much so that they can be a burn and fire hazard if installed in enclosed spaces with insulation or touched accidentally while on. LEDs, on the other hand, produce far less heat, remaining cool to the touch and safe for installation in more enclosed spaces.
Longevity
Because of the relative fragility of their components and high-heat generation, halogen globes suffer from shorter lifespans than LED globes. Generally, it’s accepted that a halogen globe will last on average between 1000 and 2000 hours, whereas an LED can last up to 50,000 hours.
Cost
While halogens have a cheaper upfront cost than LEDs, the efficiency of power usage and longer lifespan make LEDs the more cost-effective choice over time. Halogens use about 55 watts of electricity, whereas LEDs use around 10 watts. That’s one-fifth of the energy for the same brightness and a more modern lighting finish.
How they work
Halogen globes utilise traditional filament technology to generate heat and light, creating a warm, ambient light. However, this technology relies on fragile glass and wire filaments, which often means more frequent replacements. LED lights use a semiconductor diode to create light, with an electronic driver converting high-voltage AC power to the low-voltage DC that gives the LED its high efficiency ratings and more durable components.
Efficiency
Halogen globes are inefficient, with up to 90% of power being lost to heat as a byproduct of light generation, whereas LED globes only lose around 10-20% of power to heat.
LEDs in Sydney
Does LED Quality Really Matter?
Most LED companies focus on the output capacity of the LED diode, which can, under the best circumstances, run for upwards of 15 years. However, diode lifespan isn’t everything you need to consider when looking at LED lights: the overall quality of the fixture – especially the driver – will impact your LED lifespan, as it’s often the driver that fails in inferior-quality LEDs, not the actual diode. This is why quality is important when choosing LEDs for your house.
At Bucks Electrical, we primarily use Voltex, along with trusted brands such as Trend, BrightGreen, Atom, Martec, SAL, Brilliant, Domus, and Haneco. These brands offer the best mix of affordability and uncompromising quality, ensuring that the casings and drivers are as long-lasting as the LED diodes themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can LEDs reduce my carbon footprint and electricity bill?
Are LEDs brighter than other lighting options?
Are LEDs dimmable?
What colour/temperature ranges are LEDs available in?
I want to convert my halogens to LED. Will I need the same number of lights?
Looking for a Downlight Electrician in Sydney?
Bucks Electrical covers the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, including Bondi, Double Bay, Coogee, Rose Bay, Vaucluse, Elizabeth Bay, Darling Point, and surrounds.
As locals to the area, we understand the special requirements of downlight installation and conversion in some of Sydney’s most sought-after suburbs – we’re committed to maintaining the aesthetic appeal of your lighting architecture while giving your home or business the added benefits of quality lighting at less cost to you and the environment.
Call Stephen on 0413 999 692 for expert downlight installation and LED upgrades.