Guincho Recessed Downlight 50mm Cut-Out 5W 2700K - Sand White

Recessed downlights do their best work when you barely notice them, and this is one of those. The trim measures 55mm across in a soft sand white, quiet enough to sit almost unread in a plain ceiling, and the beam is deliberately tight rather than broad, so it drops a defined pool of light exactly where you aim it. The integrated LED runs at 5W and 2700K, a warm tone that sits comfortably in a room used in the evening. A driver is supplied with it, and the fitting is not dimmable, so a plain switch is the right control.

We use narrow-beam downlights like this for accent work: washing down a stone splashback, picking out a framed print, lighting a run of open shelving or the corner where a reading chair sits. Because it is protected against dust and splashing water, it also works on a bathroom ceiling away from direct spray, or under a covered porch. In a kitchen, a line of them will graze a worktop neatly, though you would want wider fittings alongside for general light. It suits anyone who would rather feel the lighting than look at it.

The sand white finish is a fine matt texture that keeps glare off the trim and reflections down at the edge of the aperture. Dust it occasionally with a dry cloth or a soft brush, power off at the wall first, and keep solvents and cream cleaners away from the painted face. It carries a three year warranty. We stock the same body in sand black, and in cooler warm and neutral white versions if you prefer a crisper tone, with a smaller downlight in the same range for tighter accent runs. The LED is built in, so there is no lamp to change.

Is this downlight dimmable?

No, it is a non-dimmable fitting. Wire it to an ordinary on/off switch rather than a dimmer, as a dimmer may cause flicker or buzz.

How much light does it give and what tone?

It produces 410 lumens from 5W at 2700K warm white, with a tight 12 degree beam angle. That makes it an accent light rather than a source of general room lighting.

Can it go in a bathroom?

It is IP54 rated, so it is protected against dust and splashing water. That suits a bathroom or shower room ceiling positioned away from direct spray, and covered outdoor areas such as a porch.

What are the dimensions?

The visible trim is 55mm in diameter, the fitting is 85mm tall, and it needs a 50mm aperture. Weight is 0.21kg.

Will I ever need to replace the lamp?

No. The LED is integral to the fitting and rated at an average life of 30,000 hours, so there is no separate lamp to buy or fit.

How should I clean it?

Switch off at the wall and wipe the trim with a dry or barely damp soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads, solvents and cream cleaners, which will mark the matt sand white finish.