8W IP54 CCT Adjustable Frosted Diffuser Downlight - White

This recessed downlight runs at 8W and puts out 800 lumens, and its face is a frosted diffuser rather than an open reflector, so the light leaves the fitting as an even wash instead of a hard point. The LEDs are built in, so there is no lamp to buy now and none to change later; the control gear sits in its own housing behind the bezel, above the ceiling line. Colour temperature is adjustable on the fitting, so the same downlight can give a warmer or a cooler white depending on the room it lands in. The manufacturer does not print the individual Kelvin figures, so set it by eye against the other light in the space.

The IP54 rating is what makes this one worth picking out. It is rated for bathroom zones 2 and 3, which covers the ceiling over a basin, a WC or a general bathroom area away from the shower head, and it also handles the steam and cooking grease of a kitchen better than an unrated downlight. The 90 degree beam is wide, so a run of these across a hallway or a landing gives continuous light rather than scallops on the wall, and the frosted face keeps the source soft enough to sit directly above a bath mat or a worktop where you look up at it.

There is no dimming here: the manufacturer states it is not dimmable, so wire it to a plain switch and keep any dimmer module out of the circuit. It is sold as a single fitting, with a minimum order of one, so you can buy exactly the number a ceiling needs. If you are lighting several rooms at once, we also stock recessed round panel downlights in 12W, 18W and 24W with adjustable colour temperature, a 2W non maintained emergency downlight and a 65W quick connect GU10 downlight, all in white.

Can I fit this in a bathroom?

Yes, within limits. The IP54 rating covers bathroom zones 2 and 3 only, so keep it away from zone 1 above a bath or shower, and have an electrician confirm the zone before you cut.

Can I put it on a dimmer?

No. The manufacturer states it is not dimmable, so it needs a plain on and off switch. Wiring it through a dimmer risks flicker, buzz and early failure of the driver.

How do I change the colour temperature?

The colour temperature is adjustable on the fitting itself rather than at the switch, so you set the white you want during installation. The individual Kelvin figures are not stated by the manufacturer.

Do I need to buy a bulb or a separate driver?

No. The LEDs are integrated and the control gear comes as part of the fitting, so there is nothing else to order and no lamp to replace later on.

How much light does 800 lumens give?

Enough for one downlight to cover a small area such as a shower room ceiling or a hallway, and with a 90 degree spread several in a run give continuous, even coverage.