LED lighting panels

[alanambrose]

I thought I would report back:

I installed the Philips panels as replacements - that took 1/2 a day. They're thicker and stiffer than the originals, with the LEDs distributed over the panel rather than just down the sides. They're a bit less blue / more yellow in a side-by-side comparison, but not objectionably so. A bit thicker - about 35mm vs. 10mm - which was helpful in my application as the other ones flexed a bit when they got hot which made the light less uniform. The Philips power supplies have an annoying smart-arse sprung connector which is best connected on the bench rather than in the dark / above your head / up a ladder. They look better quality than the others, time will tell.

Alan

[cropwell]

I would just like to add my little bit :- If you buy from ebay, most sellers are acting as second source. i.e you don't have the redress of warranty in the case of premature failure of goods. Some sellers may do the honourable thing, but they have no compunction in law. Amazon offers better protection, but the prices are higher. For things like lighting panels, I would stick to a reliable source like CPC or RS.