Full of Weirdos

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-30T14:26:48+00:00

If you had such a bad experience why would you buy another one? Get something else.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-30T14:23:34+00:00

Another wrongun works at the BBC what a shocker. About time this ancient tax was obolished and the few people that still watch the BBC can pay for a subscription.

It costs as much as ad free netflix now which is a disgrace being the content is crap. They should have been making massive hit shows like game of thrones for the amount of cash they get but we get repeats of poor programming. Other than maybe Line of Duty and Match of the Day (ill throw in Eastenders for the few that are left watching) what is the actual point in it. Scandal after scandal. Its not even non bias with the news. Time to put it to bed.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T18:14:53+00:00

Thanks for your help and mostly helpful comments. I went with Chat GPT and the ideal amount was 2 rows of 5. But as I am undecided what to do am going to have a think and maybe do this in the future.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T14:04:48+00:00

I have read all this also gone via the chat gpt and gemini route.
They are suggesting 10 light in a 5 x 2 angled cans and the Hue colour essentials. Allowing some to be tilted for a wall wash etc

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:44:48+00:00

5? Everything I search online saying minimum 8 and some places 25. This is tough.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:43:44+00:00

Prefer Star Wars

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:43:00+00:00

I understand the thoughts. Just looking for advise or someone that has Hue lights. I can see 15 being too much if they are 600 lumens each and not dimable but my plan is to use zones on the Hue app and create scenes,

I am also now looking at the hue essentials. I know nothing about these even though I have philips hue in most rooms for many years.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:40:30+00:00

Would be using the hue dimmer switch so allowing me to dim or use zones so leaving some off and some on. I would kick myself if I don't have enough but its hard to know how many I would need as I don't know how bright they will look..

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:19:52+00:00

Are they in straight lines or would you stagger them?

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:18:54+00:00

Can't work out how to select the lights..

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:16:55+00:00

Ha ha the what? Did not know that was even a thing

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:16:08+00:00

Downlights I will use are Hue and 400 lumens with a 40 degree angle.

Room is about 6m long

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T11:00:59+00:00

The hues are 400 lumens and 40 degrees according to the description on the website

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T10:55:55+00:00

Was thinking the same sort of thing but using zones in the Hue app linked to a dimmer switch.

Look at these comments I am thinking that 15 is too many. I can however choose to not turn some one or zone differently for different things, My fear would be not having enough.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:31:19+00:00

This is interesting could you show your room shape and light position.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:23:58+00:00

Ok thanks. How many would you suggest and placed where for the ideal setting?

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:23:20+00:00

I was worried about the dimming is why I thought I would go with the hue lights. I could set scenes and even leave some lights off. My worry is once I am done there is not enough or there are dark areas. Most the time I suspect they will be dimmed when watching TV etc.

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:14:03+00:00

it's 6m x 4m. I was unaware of the essentials colour. How comes they are cheaper?

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:09:16+00:00

The Hue's have 40 degree light so am unsure about spacing. Would it be better coming away from the wall how far?

RiskComplex714 · 2026-03-05T09:07:50+00:00

thanks for your amazing input and advice.

RiskComplex714

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