Description
The Biscari is a square recessed LED downlight with a black cast aluminium body and a brushed black trim that frames it neatly in the ceiling. Inside the trim, a black inner housing surrounds a silver faceted reflector set around the LED. The fitting is 12cm long, 12cm wide and 9.5cm tall. The light source is an integrated LED with a colour temperature of 3000K, a warm light with a soft, homely feel. No IP rating is given, so we recommend it for dry rooms indoors, away from bathrooms and steam.
Set into a ceiling, the Biscari suits living rooms, hallways, bedrooms and studies, where a run of downlights gives general light without anything hanging into the room. The square trim brings a crisp, architectural line that sits well in modern interiors, and the black finish looks sharp against a dark ceiling or as a deliberate contrast against white plaster. At 3000K the light stays warm and relaxed, a good choice for the rooms where you unwind in the evening.
The body is cast aluminium and the shade is clear glass. The LEDs are replaceable, so when they eventually reach the end of their life the LEDs can be changed rather than the whole downlight. It runs at 34.6V and 200mA and has no switch of its own, so it is controlled from the wall switch. Before you order, check the ceiling void: the Biscari needs a cut-out of 11cm and a recess depth of 10.5cm, and it weighs 0.44KG. It should be installed by a qualified electrician, and the installation instructions come as a download, so you can share them before the job is booked.
Specification
| Colour Temperature |
3000K |
| Body Material |
Cast aluminium |
| Body Colour |
Black |
| Shade Material |
Glass |
| Shade Colour |
Clear |
| Light Source |
LED, integrated |
| Features |
Replaceable LEDs |
| Length |
12cm |
| Width |
12cm |
| Height |
9.5cm |
| Recess Depth |
10.5cm |
| Cut-Out |
11cm |
| Weight |
0.44KG |
| Protection Class |
Class II |
| Operating Voltage |
34.6V / 200mA |
| Switch |
None (switched at the wall) |
Downloads
Installation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
What size of hole does the Biscari need?
It needs a cut-out of 11cm and a recess depth of 10.5cm, so check the space above your ceiling before you order.
Can the Biscari go in a bathroom?
No IP rating is given for this downlight, so we recommend it only for dry rooms indoors, away from bathrooms, showers and steam.
What colour of light does it give?
It gives warm light at 3000K from an integrated LED, a soft tone that suits living rooms, bedrooms and hallways in the evening.
Can the LEDs be replaced?
Yes. The LEDs are replaceable, so when they reach the end of their life they can be changed without replacing the whole downlight.
What finish is the trim?
The trim is black with a brushed texture, set around a black inner housing and a silver faceted reflector, on a black cast aluminium body.
How is the downlight switched?
It has no switch of its own, so it is turned on and off from the wall switch in the room.