TAIYALOO G8 LED Dimmable 3W Bulb (20W-25W Halogen Equivalent) - T4 JCD Bi-Pin Base, AC 120V, Warm White 3000K for Under Cabinet/Counter Kitchen Lighting (10 Pack)

The TAIYALOO G8 LED Bulb is a high-efficiency replacement for traditional halogen bulbs, offering a significant reduction in heat and energy consumption without sacrificing light quality. These bulbs are an "outstanding" choice for upgrading kitchen under-counter lighting, as they provide a warm, inviting glow that mimics the look of classic halogens. Performance and Efficiency Energy Savings: At just 3W per bulb, these LEDs are a direct replacement for 20W-25W G8 halogen bulbs. They provide the same brightness while using roughly 90% less energy. Cooler Operation: Unlike halogens, which get extremely hot and can damage cabinets or dry out food stored nearby, these LEDs stay remarkably cool to the touch during operation. Dimmable Capability: They offer smooth dimming from 0-100%, allowing you to adjust the ambiance of your kitchen from bright task lighting to a soft evening glow. Light Quality and Installation Warm White (3000K): The 3000K temperature provides a warm, cozy light that is ideal for residential kitchens. It enhances the natural colors of countertops and backsplashes without the "clinical" feel of higher-kelvin bulbs. Standard G8 Base: The Bi-Pin G8 base ensures a "plug-and-play" installation. They fit securely into standard JCD type sockets commonly found in under-cabinet fixtures. Excellent Value: The 10-pack ensures you have enough bulbs to outfit an entire kitchen run, with spares left over for future maintenance. Final Verdict The TAIYALOO G8 LED Bulbs are a "worked extremely well" solution for anyone tired of the heat and frequent burnouts of halogen bulbs. They are efficient, bright, and easy to install, making them a top-tier upgrade for your parents' (or your own) home lighting.

I acquired these lights some time ago to install under my kitchen cabinets. The previous bulbs generated a lot of heat, which caused discoloration in the wood of the lower cabinets. In contrast, these new bulbs remain cool to the touch and provide an aesthetically pleasing illumination. I highly recommend them for anyone seeking effective and safe lighting solutions for their kitchen cabinets.

I considered not writing a review -- with over 800 already out here does there really need to be another. I am going ahead because I am so impressed with these LED bulbs just couldn't resist putting in my two cents worth! I have under cabinet lighting in 4 areas of my kitchen - three of which are definitely "work areas" so good lighting is critical for me. The old halogen bulbs provided adequate lighting but produced a LOT OF HEAT. So much that in summer months here in North Carolina I felt they were defeating the purpose of my AC, yes they would product that much heat!! I had gotten to the point I did not use that lighting at all, but just my overhead spots (which are all LED by the way) and did prep work only on my island. That was OK at first but now my hubby is retired and we are preparing meals together and I am also teaching my granddaughter how to cook - so we need more prep space. So began my hunt for LED lighting. Found these, read many of the reviews and decided to purchase 1 package and see what I thought. Well, I was blown away. Love the lighting so much better than the halogen. LED bulbs produce a nice, white light where halogens had a yellowish cast. Picture 1 showing the coffee pot is the LED and 2nd pic counter only is the halogen. Hope you can see the difference as it really is SO MUCH nicer/brighter and eliminates that ugly yellowish cast. And best of all, THEY PRODUCE NO HEAT!! I ordered more to replace all of my bulbs. Have been using them on a daily basis (multiple times during the day) and do not worry about heat or energy costs. Cannot speak about longevity as I have not had that that long. I will note that while they are dimmable I am not using that feature. My under cabinet lighting does not have dimmer switches but rather a rocker switch (low/high I guess you would say) on each fixture. When on "low" the lights do flicker slightly and when on "high" they function perfectly. Since I do not use them as night lights and the cost on LED is low, I am happy keeping them on the high setting. Just putting this out there for anyone who has the same kind of fixture as mine. Have included pics of my fixtures and switch. Am so happy I did this and wish I had done it sooner! If you are on the fence about replacing yours, jump off and get some of these you will not be disappointed. Regards and happy cooking (or whatever) ;-0

*****UPDATE***** Their customer service saw my negative review and contacted me advising they did not receive my 2 emails and they wanted to make it right. They asked questions about my situation and gave ideas of how I might be able to adjust these bulbs to possibly make them work. Once they came to a conclusion they would not work, they sent me out a different set of LEDs as replacement...free of charge. I received them the other day and they fit my puck lights like a glove. If you have puck lights, order these ones instead: https://smile.amazon.com/Dimmable-Equivalent-20W-25W-Halogen-Bi-Pin/dp/B07PMB5NQH/ref=sr_1_38?dchild=1&keywords=TAIYALOO&qid=1589996005&sr=8-38 These are definitely the right bulbs for puck lights. Haven't seen them at night so will report back on the warmth. After doing a little research I have come to find that LED lights require LED compatible switches. As a "do it yourself-er" I did not know this and thought that LEDs were plug & play, and since my current switch was only a couple years old I thought it would work fine. That is not the case. So the flashing and the bulbs not turning off (from leakage current) are most likely due to the incompatibility of the switch and not a problem with the LEDs themselves. Am working on replacing the switch and again will report back. ***HINT*** The puck lights will only flash and leak if ALL the bulbs in the chain are LEDs. As a work around for my situation, in my chain of 6 puck lights I installed 5 of them with LEDs and left a halogen bulb in the sixth. While the glow from the halogen is a little different there is no flickering and no leakage whatsoever. This will work just fine until I get my new LED compatible dimmer! In review...after researching and learning a lot about LEDs I have come to find that Taiyaloo's product is pretty solid. It's unfortunate they did not see my earlier emails as their customer service is pretty awesome and they would have never received my bad review if they had responded originally. No worries...they are making up for it now and are earning their stellar reputation. The one knock I will give them is suggesting that these LEDs are "Ideal for under counter kitchen lighting, under cabinet lighting and puck light, etc." Many other reviewers of these LEDs also complained these were too big for their puck lights. If they instead steered puck light users to the replacement bulbs they sent me (link above), the reviews on these would be a lot higher. *****OLD REVIEW*** So I purchased these LEDs for puck lights that we have in our kitchen. I was worried if they would work or not but still purchased them because of the great reviews on the lights in the equally great reviews on the customer service for this company. When I receive the lights I had many issues. First off, like others have commented the lights are not warm enough, and secondly once the LEDs were installed I could not put the covers back on the puck lights. Figured…No problem. With the great reviews on their customer service will make it right. Nope! Emailed the company twice and both emails got bounced back as undeliverable. Unfortunately I did not notice the second bounce back until after the return window closed so I got stuck with them. Since I now owned them I figured I might as well use them. There are two sets of puck lights in my kitchen (one set of in cabinet lights and one set of under cabinet lights) run with a single pole double dimmer and switch. Since these LEDs did not match the warmth of my current lights, I decided to use the LEDs for my under counter lights and left the other bulbs in the in counter lights. Got them installed and besides not being warm enough and not being able to fit the covers back on, they lit up and worked. Unfortunately they wouldn’t stop working. When I turned the switch off the LEDs with them too it’s very lowest setting but not turn off. To make things worse when I turned the incabinet lights on with these lights being in their off position, they would start to flicker. These LEDs are absolutely worthless to me and I am very disappointed in this purchase and with this company. I warn all potential buyers to think twice about purchasing these since this company’s customer service is Now nonexistent which negates a lot of the earlier reviews. I am hoping someone in the company sees this and makes it right, but I’m not holding my breath. Will update this review if they do.

I had under-the-cabinet lighting installed in my kitchen as part of a renovation done over a decade ago. I love under-the-cabinet lighting. Try it, you'll like it. The light fixtures used 20W Xenon bulbs with a G8 base. The light temperature is good (I would guess 2700K) and they have been reliable. Only one of 26 bulbs has died since the initial installation and they have been used (in dim mode - half power) probably 4 to 6 hours a day on average. But even in dim mode, they get HOT. I figure 260 watts total, spread around the kitchen walls. The heat wasn't really a problem, but it was a problem at full power. Which is why the lights were used in dim mode, when I would have preferred the brightness of full power. I have gone to LED's pretty much everywhere else in the house, so I decided to look for LED replacement bulbs. I found these TAIYALOO LED bulbs here on Amazon. I bought an initial pack of 10 to try them out. I have ordered two additional packs to complete the changeover. To my eyes, the color temperature of these bulbs is slightly hotter (whiter) than the Xenon bulbs, especially with the Xenon bulbs at half power. The brightness of both bulb types is about the same on full power. The LED bulbs do have a faint 60Hz flicker in dim mode, but I intend to use bright mode anyway. My light fixtures switch to dim mode by putting a diode in series with the bulbs. This means that the bulbs draw power only during the positive half cycle of the 60Hz AC. You don't notice this with the Xenon bulbs because of the temperature "intertia" of the bulb filaments. But you do notice it with the LED bulbs, at least if you are looking for it. I don't find it irritating, but I'm sure some people might. In any case, I am now getting full brightness from my under-the-counter lighting, while using less than a third of the power I was using with the Xenon bulbs in dim mode. And nothing gets hot. Win win as far as I am concerned. I can't speak to longevity. I'll come back in a year or two to tell you how many (if any) of these LED bulbs have failed.