GU10 LED Bulb, 5W, 3000K, 560lm, 60°

A 36° bulb produces a focused spot — good for directing light onto artwork, a worktop, or a display shelf. A 60° bulb produces a wider flood — better for general room illumination where even coverage across the ceiling plane matters more than directional control. In a kitchen or open-plan space with multiple downlights, 60° bulbs reduce dark patches between fittings.

Fitting a non-dimmable LED on a dimmer circuit causes flickering, buzzing, or premature failure. If your circuit has a dimmer switch, use the dimmable GU10 variant instead. A dimmer switch has a slider or rotary control rather than a standard rocker — check the switch plate if you are unsure.

This bulb has no IP rating listed, which means it is not rated for wet or damp environments. For bathroom zones 1 and 2, or for outdoor fittings exposed to moisture, you need a GU10 bulb with a minimum IP44 or IP65 rating. Check the IP rating of your fitting and match the bulb accordingly.

Yes — this 5W LED is the direct equivalent of a 50W halogen GU10 in terms of lumen output (560lm vs the typical 500–600lm of a 50W halogen). The cap type is identical (GU10 push-and-twist), so it fits the same fittings. The main difference is beam angle: if your halogen was a 35–38° spot, this 60° wide flood will spread light more broadly. That is usually an improvement for general lighting, but worth noting if you were using the halogen for accent or directional work.

For a standard kitchen ceiling (around 12–16m²), four to six GU10 downlights with 60° wide flood bulbs typically provide even, comfortable general lighting at 3000K. Spacing fittings 1–1.2m apart and 0.5–0.6m from walls avoids dark corners. If your kitchen has a worktop or island that needs brighter task lighting, consider adding a dedicated fitting over that area rather than increasing the number of ceiling downlights.