Rounda 12W Round Downlight Ø170 IP44 Warm White - White

The Rounda is a round recessed downlight running on 12W and putting out 720 lumens of warm 3000K light, a fixed warm-white tone that gives a soft, homely glow rather than a clinical wash. Across the Atlantic this is the kind of fitting people search for as a recessed can light, dropping flush into the ceiling so only the slim white trim shows. The wide 110 degree beam spreads light broadly from each point, so the spill softens quickly and the fitting works as much for gentle background brightness as for a focused pool below it.

Because the output is modest, a single Rounda covers around 2 m² at general lighting levels, so several spaced across a room build up an even layer rather than one of them doing all the work. It suits hallways, smaller bathrooms, landings and en-suites, and with the IP44 rating it is happy in splash-prone or sheltered positions: bathroom zones away from direct spray, plus covered outdoor spots such as a porch or carport soffit. Keep it clear of fully-exposed locations, direct water jets and anything submerged, since IP44 covers splashes only. On typical domestic ceiling heights the 110 degree spread reaches the floor without leaving harsh edges between fittings.

Construction is aluminium alloy in a white finish, with a compact Ø169 mm face and a shallow 20 mm depth that helps in ceilings with limited void above. It weighs 230 g and recesses into the ceiling through the cut-out, held by sprung clips. The integrated LED is rated for 15,000 hours and the fitting is not dimmable, so it pairs with a standard switched circuit rather than a dimmer. Colour rendering sits at Ra 80, fine for everyday rooms. The wider Rounda range from Kanlux includes other sizes and outputs if you need to mix bigger fittings into the same scheme.

Is the Rounda downlight dimmable?

No, this version is not dimmable, so it should be wired to a standard switched circuit rather than a dimmer. Fitting it to a dimmer can cause flicker or shorten the LED life. If you need adjustable brightness, choose a fitting listed as dimmable instead.

What size cut-out hole does it need?

The fitting has an overall face diameter of Ø169 mm, and it drops into a ceiling cut-out sized to suit the spring clips behind the trim. Always check the supplied installation guide for the exact cut-out figure, as this is smaller than the visible trim diameter. The shallow 20 mm depth helps where the ceiling void above is tight.

Can I use it in a bathroom or outside?

Its IP44 rating means it resists splashes and suits sheltered positions, so it is fine in bathroom zones away from direct spray and in covered outdoor spots such as a porch or carport soffit. It should not be used in fully-exposed outdoor locations, under direct water jets or anywhere it could be submerged. For high-spray shower zones, check the relevant bathroom zone requirements first.

How do I clean the downlight?

Wipe the white trim and lens with a soft, dry or barely damp cloth once the fitting is switched off and cool. Avoid abrasive pads and solvent cleaners, which can mark the aluminium finish. A gentle wipe now and then keeps the light output looking clean and even.