AREL 80x80 6W LED Downlight IP65 Cool White - White

The AREL LED DL is a square recessed downlight running on 6W and delivering 490 lumens at a neutral 4000K cool white tone. Its 120 degree beam spreads light broadly rather than spotting one point, which gives even wash across a compact area. The fitting drops flush into the ceiling, sitting almost level with the surface for a tidy finish. American buyers will recognise this format as a recessed can light, here built into a slim 80x80 trim suited to tighter ceiling voids.

Set against a target of around 300 lux for general lighting, the AREL covers roughly 2 m² of usable area, so it works best in groups across a room rather than as a single source. It suits bathrooms, en-suites, utility areas, porches and sheltered outdoor soffits, where its weatherproof rating earns its place. Plan a regular grid for a kitchen or hallway run, allowing for the modest output per unit; in a small shower zone or over a back door a single fitting handles the task. Lower ceilings benefit from the recessed profile, since nothing protrudes into the room.

Construction is aluminium alloy in a white finish, rated IP65 against water and dust on the exposed face, which is what allows the bathroom and outdoor use. The downlight runs direct from 220 to 240V AC mains and is not dimmable, so it should be wired to a standard switched circuit. Installation is recessed into the ceiling through a cut-out, with the body seated above the plasterboard. Rated for 15,000 hours, it is an integrated LED unit with no replaceable lamp. Other sizes and tones sit within the wider AREL range from Kanlux if you need to match fittings across a project.

What size cut-out does it need?

The fitting itself measures 76 x 76 mm square, so it needs a square aperture cut to suit that body, not the trim face. Always check the supplied template before cutting, as the cut-out is the hole the unit drops into rather than the visible trim dimension.

Can it be used in a bathroom or outdoors?

Yes. The exposed face is rated IP65, which means it is protected against dust and low-pressure water jets, so it is suitable for bathroom zones, porches and sheltered outdoor soffits. It is fine in wet and exposed locations that an indoor-only fitting could not handle.

Is this downlight dimmable?

No, the AREL is not dimmable and should be wired to a standard on and off switched circuit. Pairing it with a dimmer is not recommended and may cause flicker or shorten its life.

How do I clean it?

Wipe the white trim and lens with a soft, slightly damp cloth once the fitting is switched off and cool. Avoid solvents or abrasive cleaners, which can mark the aluminium finish, and never spray water directly into the recess.