Description
An 18W recessed panel with a round white bezel and an LED board built in, so there is no separate lamp to buy now or to replace later. It puts out 1600 lumens across a flat, evenly lit face rather than from one bright point. The colour temperature is adjustable: a small slide switch on the in-line driver box sets the white you want, so one fitting covers a warm setting for living spaces and a crisper one for working areas. The beam spreads at 120 degrees, wide enough that a run of panels overlaps and leaves no dark gaps between them. Two sprung clips fold back as the body goes up and then grip the plasterboard from above.
Recessed panels of this size earn their place in kitchens, hallways, landings, home offices and shop or office ceilings, anywhere you want light spread evenly over the whole floor rather than pooled under individual spots. Check the void above the ceiling first: the pack calls this a slimline panel, but it still needs clearance behind the plasterboard for the body and room to the side for the driver box, which sits loose in the void on its lead. The manufacturer does not state the cut-out diameter, so measure the fitting before cutting.
The panel is rated IP20, which is standard for an indoor ceiling fitting and means it should be kept to dry indoor rooms. It draws 18W for its 1600 lumens, and the driver accepts a supply of 110 to 240 volts. The manufacturer does not state whether the panel can be dimmed, so we would treat it as a fitting for a plain switched circuit until that is confirmed. Each listing is one panel, sold singly. We also list 12W and 24W recessed round panels if you need a smaller or a brighter version for the same ceiling.
Specification
| Type |
Recessed round panel downlight |
| Light source |
Integrated LED |
| Wattage |
18W |
| Brightness |
1600lm |
| Colour temperature |
CCT adjustable by a switch on the driver; kelvin values not stated by the manufacturer |
| Beam angle |
120 degrees |
| Finish |
White |
| IP rating |
IP20 |
| Dimmable |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Sold as |
1 panel with in-line driver on a lead |
| Minimum order |
1, sold in multiples of 1 |
Frequently Asked
What size hole does it need in the ceiling?
The manufacturer does not state the cut-out diameter, so measure across the recessed body before you cut. The wider outer rim sits on the ceiling face and covers the cut edge of the plasterboard.
How do I change the colour temperature?
A small slide switch on the in-line driver box selects the white. Set it by hand before you push the panel up, because you cannot reach the switch once the fitting is seated.
Do I need to buy a bulb for it?
No. The LED board is built into the panel, so there is no cap to match and no lamp to change. At the end of its working life the whole fitting is replaced.
Can it be dimmed?
The manufacturer does not state a dimming figure and nothing on the pack covers it, so we cannot tell you it will dim. Wire it to a plain switched circuit.
What supply does it run on?
The driver accepts 110 to 240 volts, which covers UK mains. The lead ends in a push fit connector, and the mains side should be wired by a competent electrician.
How many panels will a room need?
Each one gives 1600 lumens over a 120 degree spread, far wider than a narrow spotlight. Decide the total lumens you want in the room and divide by 1600 for a starting count.