I decided after reading some reviews to replace my downlights in the kitchen by this LED chain. The light output has not completely met my expectations. Previously I had 18 W. In order to achieve approximately 2 recessed lamps á 38 W and 1 cabinet lamp whose light output, I guess I would have to use 2 LED chains. All in all, I can live with the light output of an LED chain. Given the current consumption of 30 - 40 W, the brightness is quite sufficient. Most traders can not be faulted, however, are in the chain 2 errors in the form of loose contacts exist, therefore are 2 times 3 LEDs to move only shine when "rum wobbles" in the chain. Since I had to assemble the chain for my purposes anyway, but that is not quite as bad. To connect the individual segments, however, I will use the next time corresponding connector as the soldering of tiny points is quite fiddly. Bottom line, I have to say for the price I would buy the chain again ...