Description
The driver is not included, and neither is the recessed base. This is the Sunset LED engine on its own: the light source that drops into a Sunset base and runs from a 750mA Sunset driver. Both are bought separately: the drivers that suit it are on/off, triac dimmable or DALI or push, and it seats in the 21.5cm recessed base, which comes in white, black or gold.
A recessed downlight built around a black integral LED engine, finished so the whole aperture stays dark and quiet when the light is off. The output is warm white at 2700K, the softer end of the scale, and colour rendering is high enough that timber, paint and food all keep their proper tone underneath it. The beam is a medium spread rather than a tight pinpoint, so light falls across a surface instead of drilling a bright circle into it, and at 30W it has real reach from a high ceiling.
We reach for this one where a room needs proper working light from above with nothing on show. It works in kitchens, over an island or a run of worktop, along a hallway ceiling, and in a sitting room where a pendant would only get in the way. Dimming is possible when a dimmable driver is chosen, which suits open-plan rooms that have to do both cooking and evening. The engine needs one of the recessed bases from this range and a separate driver, neither of which comes in the box, so do check both before ordering.
Construction is a self-contained engine with a black bezel, class II double insulated, intended for indoor rooms that stay dry. At around 22cm across it is the largest engine in the range, and it is worth allowing for that depth above the ceiling when planning a layout. For upkeep, switch off at the wall and take dust off the visible rim with a dry lint-free cloth; keep sprays and damp cloths away from the engine itself. It carries a five year warranty. The matching bases are stocked in black, gold and white in a spread of sizes, so a run of these can be finished to match either a dark ceiling or a pale one.
Specification
| Colour |
Black |
| Weight |
0.70KG |
| Diameter |
215mm |
| Height |
152mm |
| Materials Used |
Aluminium |
| Energy Class |
G |
| Max Energy Class |
G |
| Min Energy Class |
G |
| Lamp Cap |
Integral LED |
| Recommended Lamp |
Integral LED |
| Lamps Included |
Yes - Integrated |
| Colour Temperature |
2700K Warm White (±5%) |
| LED Power |
30W (±5%) |
| LED Current |
750mA (±5%) |
| Lumens per Watt (lm/W) |
78lm/W (±5%) |
| Beam Angle |
50° |
| System Flux |
2330lm (±5%) |
| CRI |
>90 |
| Driver Included |
No |
| Protection Class |
Class 2 - Double Insulated |
| Total Power Consumption |
30W (±5%) |
| Input Current |
750mA |
| Dimmable |
Yes - Dimmable Driver Required |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
5yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| EMV/EMC |
Yes |
| Heat Sink Colour |
Black |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
Is the driver included?
No. The engine draws 30W and needs a 750mA Sunset driver, sold separately: on/off, triac dimmable or DALI or push. It also needs the 21.5cm Sunset recessed base to sit in, in white, black or gold.
Do I need to buy anything else with this engine?
Yes. It needs a Sunset recessed base to sit in, and a driver, both bought separately. The engine runs at 30W on a 750mA constant current supply.
Which base matches this size?
The 215 x 152mm Sunset recessed base, which takes a 200mm cut out. It is offered in black, gold and white.
Can the light be dimmed?
Yes, provided the driver you pair with it is a dimmable 750mA type. The engine itself has no dimming control built in.
What does the light actually look like?
Warm white at 2700K with 2330lm of system output and a colour rendering index above 90, so colours stay true. The 50 degree beam gives a broad pool with a clear edge rather than a flat wash.
How should I clean it?
Switch off at the circuit and let the engine cool, then lift dust from the face with a dry lint-free cloth. Nothing wet and no cleaning chemicals should touch the optic.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
It is rated IP20, so keep it to dry rooms and away from splashing water or steam.