Description
The trim here is polished chrome, bright enough to read as a small piece of metalwork in the ceiling rather than a plain pale circle. It is a fire rated downlight sized for a 68mm cut-out, and the lamp holder is fixed, so light falls straight down in a clean cone rather than being aimed off to one side. It runs on a GU10 lamp of up to 50W, and we would choose an LED reflector for it and leave it alone. Dimming works where the lamp fitted is a dimmable type.
Fixed downlights of this sort earn their keep in numbers, set out in a run down a hallway, across a landing ceiling or over a kitchen floor where you want light on the worktops and the walls left quiet. This one is for dry rooms, and the range also runs to an IP65 version we keep for bathroom and shower room ceilings. The chrome ring is worth choosing where the room already has bright metal in it, such as chrome taps, handles or appliance fronts, and it holds its own against a darker painted ceiling.
The bezel is finished evenly and smoothly, with no visible fixings on the face once it is in place. Polished chrome does show fingerprints and water spots, so wait until the lamp has gone cold and then go over the ring with a dry lint-free cloth; skip metal polishes and solvents, which will dull the plating. It carries a three year warranty. We stock the same fixed fitting in white and in satin nickel if you would rather it disappeared into the ceiling, and the range includes adjustable versions, with a wider cut-out, for angling light onto artwork or a splashback. Lamps are not included.
Specification
| Colour |
Polished Chrome |
| Ceiling Mountable |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.25KG |
| Width |
120mm |
| Diameter |
80mm |
| Height |
90mm |
| Cut Out (mm) |
68mm |
| Materials Used |
Metal, Intumescent Coating |
| Energy Class |
A++ to A |
| Max Energy Class |
A++ |
| Min Energy Class |
A |
| Lamp |
1 x GU10 50W max (lamps not included) |
| Lamp Cap |
GU10 |
| Recommended Lamp |
LED (50mm Reflector) |
| Light Distribution |
Down |
| Protection Class |
Class 1 - Earth Connection Required |
| Total Power Consumption (W) |
Dependent On Lamps Used (±5%) |
| Input Voltage (V) |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Dimmable |
Yes - Dimmable Lamps Required |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician |
| Product Care |
(1) Wipe clean with a dry cloth, do not use any cleaning detergents, do not use rough or coarse material to clean. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What size hole does this downlight need?
It is made for a 68mm cut-out. The fitting itself measures 80mm across the outer diameter and 90mm deep, with a 120mm overall width including the terminal block.
Which lamp should I use with it?
A GU10 lamp rated up to 50W. An LED type in the 50mm reflector shape is the sensible choice for the light output and the running cost.
Can I dim it?
Yes, provided the GU10 lamp you fit is a dimmable version and it is paired with a suitable dimmer switch.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
This one is rated IP20, so keep it to dry rooms. For bathroom ceilings, the same range includes an IP65 rated version at a 75mm cut-out.
Does the head tilt?
No, this is the fixed version and the beam points straight down. The adjustable models in the range tilt, and they take a 75mm cut-out.
How do I keep the chrome looking right?
Let the lamp cool, then wipe the bezel with a dry lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive creams, metal polish and solvent cleaners, as they can mark the plating.