{"title":"Halogen spotlight","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn halogen spotlight is chosen first by its base, GU10 on mains power or GU5.3 and G4 at 12 V, then by its placement: recessed in the ceiling for discreet light, adjustable to aim at a wall or a worktop, on a track when the points need to be movable. It then remains to check the ingress protection rating if the room is damp or if the fixture stays outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#choisir-salon\"\u003eChoosing an halogen spotlight for the living room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#disposer-spots\"\u003eLaying out ceiling spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#selon-piece\"\u003eWhich spotlight for which room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#led-halogene\"\u003eDifference between LED and halogen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#remplacer-led\"\u003eReplacing a halogen spotlight with an LED\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#inconvenients\"\u003eDrawbacks of halogen bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#exterieur\"\u003eOutdoor use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#piece-humide\"\u003eDamp rooms and ingress protection rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#installer\"\u003eInstalling and maintaining\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"choisir-salon\"\u003eWhich halogen spotlight should you choose for a living room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a living room, the halogen spotlight is chosen according to the desired effect and the mounting surface: recessed in the ceiling for discreet light, adjustable to illuminate a wall or a painting, on a track when the light points need to be moved. Base, voltage and number of points are decided after drawing the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCeiling halogen spotlight: for which use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recessed spotlight creates an even wash of light and leaves the surface free: this is general lighting. The same version in surface-mounted form is used when the void above the ceiling is too shallow for recessing. Compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spot-salon\"\u003espotlights for the living room\u003c\/a\u003e according to what the room allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eModern living room ceiling spotlight: what effect to aim for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn adjustable point sends light where you decide, onto a bookcase, a wall or a painting, and the direct beam gives relief to a flat room. This is the role of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spot-orientable\"\u003eadjustable spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e, whose finish is as noticeable as the light itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHalogen floor lamp: when to prefer it over spotlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA halogen floor lamp lights a reading corner without touching the ceiling, and follows the armchair when you rearrange. It serves as supplementary lighting, different from fixed points. For distributed general lighting, start instead with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spot\"\u003ethe spotlight range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"disposer-spots\"\u003eHow should spotlights be laid out on a living room ceiling?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst draw the plan of the room, then distribute the spotlights in regular rows aligned with the furniture rather than with the walls. Keep the points away from the walls and avoid drilling in line with a beam, a box section or a future piece of furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotlight layout plan: how to prepare the drawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark out the furniture, the door, any beam on the floor. Transfer each point in pencil onto this plan before climbing the stepladder. This work avoids drilling in line with a box section, and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spot-encastrable\"\u003erecessed spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e requires a clean cut-out with a void above the ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDistance between ceiling spotlights: the markers to check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo single distance works for every room: it depends on the width, the number of points and the ceiling height. Above all, aim for regular rows, aligned with the furniture and kept away from the walls. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rail-spot\"\u003espotlight track\u003c\/a\u003e is adjusted after installation, which forgives an imperfect plan, just as an adjustable point compensates for an approximate alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"selon-piece\"\u003eWhich halogen spotlight should you choose for each room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe type of spotlight follows the use of the room as much as the style. Each row states the intended use and the point to check before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich halogen spotlight for which room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable spotlight type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint to watch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral lighting or highlighting a wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed or adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRow alignment and number of points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorktop lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable, on the ceiling or under a cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlare and shadows cast on the worktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocalised light in front of the mirror\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpotlight for damp rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress protection rating suited to the zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade, terrace, path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor spotlight, with a sensor if needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExposure to rain and splashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft supplementary light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable, aimed at a wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid the light point in line with the bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorksite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemporary, movable lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorksite spotlight on a stand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemporary fixing and power supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a kitchen, aim the points at the worktop rather than at the floor: see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spot-cuisine\"\u003ekitchen spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e. In a bathroom, sealing comes before finish, hence the choice of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spot-salle-de-bain\"\u003ebathroom spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e. Outdoors, exposure to rain requires a fixture designed for it, such as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spot-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"led-halogene\"\u003eWhat is the difference between LED and halogen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn halogen spotlight gives a warm, direct light, with significant heat output and higher consumption for comparable brightness. An LED spotlight produces little heat, lasts longer and comes in several shades of white. The base is often identical, which makes switching from one technology to the other possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eHalogen spotlight and LED spotlight: what changes\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHalogen spotlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLED spotlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to remember\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsumption at comparable brightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecisive in a room lit for long periods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo consider near a wall cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShorter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLonger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFewer replacements to plan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeveral shades of white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe effect changes the mood of the room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact with the bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo be avoided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo consequence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle with a clean cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimmer compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on the model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo be checked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTest spotlight, transformer and dimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a room lit for several hours a day, the difference is paid at every bill and every replacement: this is where \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spot-led\"\u003eswitching to LED spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e is most justified. The same grid applies to the rest of the home, including fixtures that are not recessed, to be read in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our light fixtures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"remplacer-led\"\u003eIs it possible to replace a halogen spotlight with an LED spotlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in most cases: an LED bulb fits a GU10 base, and 12 V models exist in GU5.3. You must check the base, the supply voltage and compatibility with the transformer or dimmer already in place before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGU10 halogen spotlight: the simplest replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GU10 base is identical on both technologies: remove the halogen bulb and fit an LED bulb for halogen in the same format. Just check that the housing accepts the size of the new bulb. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spot-gu10\"\u003eGU10 bulbs and spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e cover this case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e12 V halogen spotlight in GU5.3: what to check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 12 V, the bulb runs through a transformer: note the base, GU5.3 or G4, the location of the transformer and the presence of a dimmer. An old transformer can make an LED model flicker. In that case, compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spot-led-encastrable\"\u003erecessed LED spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e, often supplied with their own driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"inconvenients\"\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Spot halogène : choisir, poser et remplacer son éclairage\",\"description\":\"Spot halogène au plafond, en 12 V ou en GU10 : comment choisir le bon modèle, disposer les spots dans la pièce et passer à la LED sans se tromper.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/spot-halogene\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"name\":\"Designix\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\"},\"speakable\":{\"@type\":\"SpeakableSpecification\",\"cssSelector\":[\"h1\",\"h2\"]}},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Accueil\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Luminaire\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Spot\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/spot\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Spot halogène : choisir, poser et remplacer son éclairage\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/spot-halogene\"}]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Combien coûte une ampoule allumée 24 heures par jour ?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Le coût se calcule en multipliant la puissance de l'ampoule par le nombre d'heures d'allumage, en divisant par mille pour obtenir des kilowattheures, puis en appliquant le prix du kilowattheure de votre contrat. 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