Spaces change. A home gets renovated, a shop updates its look, an office is reorganised. Lighting has to keep up, and replacing every fixture is not always necessary to get there.
That is where retrofit lighting comes in.
What is retrofit lighting?
Retrofit lighting means updating an installation by replacing only certain components, rather than the whole system.
With GU10 luminaires, this means the lamp can be changed independently while the luminaire body stays in place. If you need a different colour temperature, wattage or beam angle, you choose a new compatible GU10 light source and fit it into the same fixture.
Benefits of GU10 retrofit luminaires
More flexibility in lighting design
Being able to choose between different GU10 lamps lets you adjust colour temperature, power and beam angle to suit each project. This always depends on the specifications of the compatible lamp.
Easier maintenance
When a light source reaches the end of its life, only the lamp needs replacing. The installed luminaire stays where it is, so maintenance is quicker and less disruptive.
Adapting to new needs
A residential room can change function. A retail space may need a different atmosphere for a new collection or concept. With replaceable light sources, certain lighting adjustments can be made without touching the installation.
Getting more from existing components
If only the light source is replaced, the rest of the luminaire can stay in use for longer. This avoids full replacements that are often unnecessary.
Can retrofit and good design go together?
Yes. A replaceable lamp does not mean giving up on aesthetics.
There are now compact retrofit luminaires with several mounting options and a wide range of finishes that fit architecture and interior design projects. The choice of luminaire, its position and the right light source still determine the final result.
HER’s PM60: GU10 retrofit in four versions
HER’s PM60 family brings together GU10 retrofit luminaires for different types of installation:
- PM60 ON FIX GU10: fixed surface-mounted.
- PM60 ON SPOT GU10: adjustable surface-mounted.
- PM60 IN SPOT GU10: adjustable recessed.
- PM60 TRK 230V GU10: 230V track.
They are made of aluminium and available in NCS, metallic and RAL finishes. Compact and customisable, they let you try different lighting setups while keeping the freedom to choose and replace the light source.
Retrofit lighting FAQ
What does retrofit mean in lighting?
Updating an installation by replacing only certain components, such as the light source, instead of the whole luminaire.
Can I replace the GU10 lamp in a retrofit luminaire?
Yes. That is the main advantage: you swap in another compatible GU10 lamp and keep the luminaire body.
Which lighting characteristics can I change?
Colour temperature, power and beam angle, depending on the compatible lamp you choose.
What installation options does the PM60 family offer?
Fixed surface-mounted, adjustable surface-mounted, adjustable recessed and 230V track.
What finishes is the PM60 family available in?
Aluminium, with NCS, metallic and RAL finishes.
Designing for today and for what comes next
When choosing lighting, it helps to think about the initial result, but also about how it will be maintained and how it can change over time. Retrofit solutions with replaceable light sources are a good option when flexibility and the ability to update matter.
Spaces will change, and it makes sense for the light to change with them.