AREL LED DL 120x120 10W Recessed Downlight IP65 Cool White - White

The Arel LED DL is a square recessed downlight that drops into a ceiling and pushes out 1000 lumens from a compact 10W LED. The light is fixed at 4000K cool white, a neutral daylight tone that keeps surfaces and finishes looking true, and the wide 120 degree beam spreads it broadly rather than spotlighting one point. North American buyers shopping for a recessed can light will find this fills the same role, sitting flush in the ceiling line with no protruding housing. With an efficiency of 100 lm/W it gives a clean, even wash from a small 125mm aperture.

Because it carries an IP65 rating on its face, the Arel suits more than dry rooms. It works well in covered porches, soffits, bathroom ceilings and other sheltered or damp spots where standard indoor downlights would not be safe, as well as ordinary hallways, kitchens and utility areas. At general lighting levels the 1000 lumen output covers around 3 m², so a run of several units is the usual way to light a larger ceiling evenly. Quote the cut-out hole that the fitting drops into when you plan spacing, and keep that separate from the overall 125 × 125 mm trim that sits proud of the surface.

The body is aluminium alloy in a white finish, square in shape and only 23mm deep, which helps it fit shallow ceiling voids. It mounts recessed into the ceiling and runs on 220 to 240V AC mains. The LED is integrated and rated for around 15,000 hours, and this version is not dimmable, so it pairs with a standard switched circuit rather than a dimmer. Colour rendering sits at Ra 80 for everyday accuracy. The Arel LED DL is part of a wider downlight range with other sizes and wattages available.

Can this downlight be used in a bathroom or outdoors?

Yes, the face is rated IP65, so it is protected against water jets and suits bathroom ceilings, covered porches and other sheltered or damp locations. It is built for exposed outdoor and wet positions rather than dry-only indoor use. Always follow the relevant zone rules for the room it goes into.

What cut-out hole does it need?

The fitting drops into a ceiling cut-out, which is the hole you bore into the ceiling and is smaller than the visible 125 × 125 mm trim that sits on the surface. Confirm the exact cut-out figure on the spec sheet before drilling. Keeping the cut-out and the overall trim size separate avoids an aperture that is cut too large.

How many do I need for a room?

At general lighting levels each unit covers around 3 m² from its 1000 lumen output, so a typical room takes several spaced evenly across the ceiling. For a kitchen or hallway, work out the floor area and divide by that figure as a starting point. Closer spacing gives a brighter, more uniform result.

Is it dimmable, and what colour is the light?

This version is not dimmable, so it should be wired to a standard switched circuit rather than a dimmer. The light is fixed at 4000K cool white, a neutral daylight tone, with Ra 80 colour rendering. If you need a different brightness level, choose the wattage to suit rather than relying on dimming.