Description
The Saona is a slim round downlight with a frosted acrylic face set into a matt white edge, so the lit surface reads as one soft disc rather than a bright point. The LED is integral, sitting behind that diffuser and drawing 18W for 1580 lumens of warm white light at 3000K. The spread is broad and even, which keeps shadows shallow and glare mild when you look up at it. Its control gear comes with the fitting.
We reach for a shallow downlight like this when a ceiling should look plain and uninterrupted, with the light source barely reading as an object at all: hallways, landings, kitchens, home offices and bedrooms. The gentle output makes it a sound general light for a small room on its own, or one of several spaced across a wider ceiling for steady background brightness. It is not dimmable, so plan it around a plain switch rather than a dimmer plate. Keep it to dry rooms indoors; it is not intended for shower areas or anywhere that gets splashed.
The white finish is matt rather than gloss, so it sits quietly against a painted ceiling, and the acrylic lens softens to a milky tone when the light is off. To clean, isolate the circuit, let the fitting go cold, then wipe the face with a barely damp microfibre cloth and dry it straight away; solvents and cream cleaners will haze acrylic, so leave them in the cupboard. There is no lamp to change here, as the LED and its diffuser are one sealed assembly. It carries a three year warranty. The wider Saona range runs to surface flush fittings in both round and square shapes and in a run of sizes, some in a cooler white, which is where we point people whose ceiling suits a fitting sitting on the surface instead.
Specification
| Colour |
Matt White |
| Ceiling Mountable |
Yes |
| Recessable |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.42KG |
| Diameter |
170mm |
| Height |
25mm |
| Cut Out |
160mm |
| Materials Used |
Aluminium, Acrylic |
| Energy Class |
F |
| Energy Class of Lamp |
Group A |
| Max Energy Class |
F |
| Min Energy Class |
F |
| Lamp |
1 x 18W integrated LED (no lamps to fit) |
| Lamp Cap |
Integral LED |
| Recommended Lamp |
Integral LED |
| Colour Temperature |
3000K Warm White (±5%) |
| Number of Switching Cycles |
30000 |
| Average Life of LED |
20000hrs |
| LED Brand |
Epistar |
| Qty of SMD |
90 |
| SMD Chipset |
4014 |
| LED Power |
0.2W (±5%) |
| Type of LED |
SMD |
| Lumens per LED |
24-26lm |
| Lumens per Watt (lm/W) |
88lm/W (±5%) |
| Beam Angle |
113° |
| System Flux |
1580lm (±5%) |
| CRI |
>80 |
| Light Distribution |
Down |
| Driver Included |
Yes |
| Type of Driver |
Constant Current |
| Constant Current Output |
300mA |
| Min/Max. Voltage Output |
36-63V |
| Load Range |
18W |
| Ta |
50°C |
| Tc |
85°C |
| Casing Material |
Aluminium |
| Protection Class |
Class 2 - Double Insulated |
| Total Power Consumption |
18W (±5%) |
| Input Voltage |
100-240V~50/60Hz |
| Dimmable |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Average Life |
30000hrs |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| TUV |
Yes |
| EMV/EMC |
Yes |
| Number of Shades |
1 |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Unassembled |
No |
| 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
How much light does it give?
It produces 1580 lumens from an 18W integral LED, in a warm white 3000K tone. The output is wide and diffuse rather than a narrow beam, so it works as general room lighting rather than task or accent light.
Can it be dimmed?
No. It is a non-dimmable fitting and should be run from a standard switch. Fitting it to a dimmer can cause flicker, buzzing or early failure of the driver.
Can the LED be replaced?
No, the LED is integral to the fitting and there is no separate lamp to swap. It is rated at around 30,000 hours of service, which is many years of ordinary domestic use.
Is it suitable for a bathroom or an outside canopy?
No. It is rated IP20, which covers dry interior rooms only. For a bathroom you need a fitting rated for the relevant zone.
How should the acrylic face be cleaned?
Switch off at the consumer unit and let it cool, then use a soft cloth, barely damp with water. Avoid alcohol, white spirit, glass sprays and abrasive pads, as these all mark acrylic permanently.
Is a driver supplied?
Yes, the driver is included with the fitting, so there is no separate control gear to buy.