How to choose the right downlight?
Down lights are the "bread and butter" of lighting. They play an important role in many homes today as they are the basis of a good lighting plan. The main purpose of down lights is to provide functional ambient light throughout the home. Their understated look, practicality and amazing ability to blend seamlessly with other lights, such as pendant or wall sconces, make them a great lighting essential. Therefore, it is absolutely crucial to get the right down light that not only performs well, but is also reliable and lasts for a long time.
What do you need to know before buying led recessed lighting?
However, there are so many choices of led recessed lighting on the market, how do we decide which downlight to buy? This downlight buyer’s guide will answer that question by explaining some of the key factors to consider, and hopefully help you make a better buying decision when it comes to recessed led recessed lighting in the process.
Brightness level is the first thing to consider. First, let’s be clear, the brightness of a downlight (or any light) is measured in lumens, not wattage. While lumens and wattage are related in many ways, they don't actually measure the same thing.
Lumens are a measure of the total light output of a light source. This means that the higher the lumen rating, the brighter the recessed spotlights will be. Wattage (W), on the other hand, measures how much energy it takes to produce a certain amount of light output (lumens). This explains why modern LED recessed spotlights are much more energy efficient than older fluorescent or halogen recessed spotlights.
For example, a modern 12W LED downlight is equivalent to an older 24W CFL downlight or a 55W halogen downlight, although they both produce the same brightness (lumens).
Does this mean we should always choose downlights with the highest lumens possible? unnecessary. The correct brightness level should be determined based on the characteristics of each room, such as the number of recessed downligh relative to the size and height of the room.
In most cases, LED downlights between 9W and 15W are sufficient for most standard homes with heights between 2.4m and 2.7m.
What is the best wattage for LED downlights?
When considering recessed downligh wattage, it is essential to choose the right LED downlight wattage based on your specific needs. The recommended wattage range for LED downlights is usually between 9W and 15W in most standard homes with heights between 2.4m and 2.7m.
Build quality is one thing that many suppliers don't often mention to you. Like many things in life, it's a case of "you get what you pay for." When it comes to integral led downlight, the materials used can have a real-world impact on the performance and durability of the product.
The main considerations for build quality are: Frame and Radiator Materials – A quality downlight should start with an aluminum radiator and frame. Cheaper downlights tend to use plastic frames and heat sinks to keep costs down. Aluminum radiators dissipate heat generated during use more efficiently and are more durable and reliable than plastic radiators.
LED Driver Quality – Downlights with external LED drivers are generally more durable and reliable than downlights with built-in LED drivers. As heat rises, we've found that LED downlights with separate drivers last longer than LED downlights with built-in drivers because all the heat generated by the LED chip rises, overheating the driver built directly above it.
Diffuser Quality – Another aspect of build quality that is important is the quality of the diffuser. Poorly made diffusers feel flimsy and cheap to the touch, and often diffuse light poorly compared to well-made diffusers. If budget allows, we recommend choosing a recessed downligh with an aluminum body, aluminum heat sink, and external LED driver.
Color temperature: refers to the color characteristics of light, usually warm (yellowish) or cool (blueish). Color temperature is measured in Kelvin - lower Kelvin numbers produce warm whites, while higher Kelvin numbers produce cool whites.
Warm white = less than 3000K
Cool white = over 4000K
Daylight = 5000k+
3000K, 4000K, 6000K, multiple colour temperature selectable of the recessed downlight . No worry about exchanging and returning the recessed light fixtures due to inappropriate color temperature.
The main function of recessed downlights is to illuminate, decorate and enhance the atmosphere of the space. It can adjust brightness, color and Angle to create different light and shadow effects according to different needs and environmental places.
Downlights usually use high brightness LED as the light source, which has the characteristics of energy saving, environmental protection, long life and soft light.
Why are more and more people choosing downlights?
About The LED Commercial Downlight Fitting
High color rendering index: Ultra-high color rendering index, restore the color of the object itself, giving you a better lighting experience.
Easy and convenient installation: No need for a tedious process, it can be installed in a few minutes. With a complete set of installation parts and accessories, the standard base allows you to easily install it in various positions in the room.