Which downlight is the best?
7 Best downlights to Buy for Your Home
- ➡ Luna Downlight by Emerald Planet Smart Solutions.
- ➡ Downlights from Teknik Lighting Solutions.
- HV5528T by Havit Lightning.
- ➡ Optica Downlight by Mercator lighting.
- ➡ Domus Boost and Bliss by Domus lighting.
- ➡ Blitz and Titan by Martec.
- ➡ XDK10 Trimless LED Downlight by Trend Lightings.
What is the best wattage for downlights?
In most cases, LED downlights between 9W to 15W will be adequate for most standard homes between 2.4m to 2.7m high.
What makes a good downlight?
When choosing downlights the LED option is a balance between efficiency (watts) and brightness (lumens). For example, if you usually use a 60-watt incandescent bulb, you now probably want to choose a LED downlight that uses 8 to 12 watts and has a lumen rating of 800 for the same amount of illumination.
How many watts do LED downlights use?
Wattage measures how much energy the light will take to work. LED downlights have a wattage around 4.5 watts to 14 watts compared to a standard halogen downlight which is around 55 watts, this makes them energy efficient lights solutions.
Are LED downlights better than halogen?
LED downlights are up to 90% more efficient than halogen downlights producing the same amount of light. This is variable dependant on wattage and brand but is a significant long-term saving for your energy bills and therefore the running costs of a home.
What size downlight do I need?
A general rule of thumb for spacing your downlights is to take the height of your ceiling and divide by 2. For example, if your ceiling is 8 feet high, then your downlights should be around 4 feet apart from each other.
What lumen is daylight?
Daylight or direct sunlight has 120,000 lux or lumens of brightness.
Which lasts longer halogen or LED?
Yes, LED bulbs last a lot longer than halogen bulbs. In fact, LED bulbs last ten times longer than halogen.
Do downlights use a lot of electricity?
If you have downlights installed at home, you may be using a lot more energy than standard lighting. Halogen downlights are considered an energy intensive lighting option as people use many more downlight bulbs in each room to light it effectively.
Do downlights add value to a house?
Downlights are fine for task lighting in bathrooms, kitchens etc. It’s not worth your while to change them unless you love them & plan to stay in the house.