Description
Sand black gives a downlight a matt, dry-looking face that sits quieter in a ceiling than a gloss trim, and it holds its colour without glare around the lamp. The visible ring is 85mm across, dropping into a 70mm cut-out, and the lampholder comes fitted, so a GU10 lamp is the only thing to add. We would reach for an LED reflector lamp of up to 10W, dimmable if the circuit runs through a dimmer.
Downlights like this rarely work alone; they are bought in sets and spread across a kitchen ceiling, a hallway, a landing or a run of shelving, where the light is wanted from above and the fitting itself is meant to go unnoticed. A dark trim earns its place against charcoal or timber ceilings, and in rooms where pale rings would keep catching the eye. Keep it to dry, sheltered rooms: bedrooms, sitting rooms, studies, corridors and kitchens away from the sink. It is a sensible choice too when swapping tired fittings on an existing set of holes.
The trim is slim and shallow in body, light in the hand, and the matt surface forgives fingermarks better than a polished black would. To clean, switch the lamp off, give it a moment to lose its heat, then run a dry microfibre cloth around the rim; skip solvents and cream cleaners, which will dull the finish. It carries a one year warranty. We stock the same downlight in sand white, which is the one we pick when a plain white ceiling should swallow the fittings altogether, while the black is what we choose for darker or bolder ceilings. Lamps are not included.
Specification
| Colour |
Sand Black |
| Ceiling Mountable |
Yes |
| Wall Mountable |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.09KG |
| Diameter |
85mm |
| Height |
45mm |
| Cut Out (mm) |
70mm |
| Materials Used |
Die-cast Aluminium |
| Energy Class |
A++ to E |
| Max Energy Class |
A++ |
| Min Energy Class |
E |
| Lamp |
1 x GU10 10W max (lamps not included) |
| Lamp Cap |
GU10 |
| Recommended Lamp |
LED (50mm Reflector) |
| Light Distribution |
Down |
| Protection Class |
Class 2 - Double Insulated |
| Total Power Consumption (W) |
Dependent On Lamps Used (±5%) |
| Input Voltage (V) |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Dimmable |
Yes - Dimmable Lamps Required |
| Dimmer Included |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
1yr |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician |
| Sloped Ceiling Compatible |
Yes |
| Sloped Ceiling Adapter Required |
No |
| Product Care |
(1) Wipe clean with a dry cloth, do not use any cleaning detergents, do not use rough or coarse material to clean. (2) Ensure light is not illuminated when cleaning. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What size hole does it need?
The cut-out is 70mm, and the trim covers it with a face of 85mm diameter.
How deep is the fitting?
The body stands 45mm high behind the trim.
Which lamp should I use?
A GU10 LED reflector lamp of 50mm diameter, rated no higher than 10W.
Can it be dimmed?
Yes, provided you fit a dimmable GU10 lamp and pair it with a suitable dimmer. Neither the lamp nor a dimmer is supplied.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
No. It is an IP20 fitting, so it belongs in dry rooms away from splashing water.
Is there a matching finish?
Yes, the same downlight is also offered in sand white.