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[illuminator]

Hello, I am hoping to change my lounge lighting from compact fluorescent to LED.
Currently there are two triple light, ceilng light fittings with 6 x 20W CFL lamps.
The lamp sockets are bayonet type.
At the very least I will need to change the light sockets, if not the whole fittings
to accomodate LED lamps.

What LED lamps are recommended, and which light socket is preferable ?

[Carl]

illuminator,
  You have a typical lighting setup, but what LEDs you put in depend on what style you want, and how bright you want it. If you want to keep the 3-way lamp setup, then you can do this, but LED bulbs in the bayonet base are not common. LEDstuff has GU10 and MR16 halogen replacement bulbs, which go up to a 50W equivalent (the high power 5W LED). 6 of these would be plenty of light. I would recommend the GU10 base as it runs directly from 230V and does not require a power supply like the MR16 base. If you are able to swap the fittings to GU10, that would be ideal.
  Another option is to remove the 3-way light fitting and use a downlight unit. 12W and 15W versions are available with a wide 120 degree beam angle, so they are good for general lighting. The 15W one is similar to a 100W incandescent, so two would be enough light for a medium sized lounge.