Description
One of the smaller sizes in the Sunset range, this is a neat round recessed base in black, made to sit down into the ceiling so that only the rim shows from below. The outer edge measures a shade over 11cm, with a short body behind it. It is non-electric, which is to say the base is the housing and the light itself comes from the fitting held inside it. The black is a matt, even finish that keeps the aperture quiet rather than drawing the eye upward.
We use bases like this where a room needs light without a fitting hanging in it: low ceilings, a narrow hallway, a landing, or the run of ceiling over a kitchen island or a set of shelves. The small aperture suits a close rhythm across a ceiling, and it sits happily in a room where the ceiling is already busy with coving or a papered finish. Black is our choice against a dark or strongly painted ceiling, where a pale rim would announce itself. In flats and box rooms it earns its place, where a pendant would sit too low to be comfortable.
The visible face is finished throughout, so the rim and the inner edge match rather than showing a bright cut line. Keep it simple in use: a dry cloth over the rim now and then, and nothing wet or abrasive near the finish. It carries a three year warranty. The same base is made in four other sizes, from a very small aperture up to a broad one, and in gold and white alongside the black, so one ceiling can be worked in a single size throughout or mixed. The lamp and lamp holder belong to the fitting that goes inside.
Specification
| Colour |
Black |
| Weight |
0.24KG |
| Diameter |
108mm |
| Height |
98mm |
| Materials Used |
Aluminium |
| Energy Class |
Not Applicable |
| Lamp Cap |
Non-Electric |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Unassembled |
No |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician |
| Sloped Ceiling Compatible |
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 aperture does this base suit?
The cut out is 95mm, with an outer diameter of 108mm, so the rim covers the edge of the opening.
How deep is it?
The body stands 98mm tall behind the rim.
Does it come with a lamp?
No. This is a non-electric base, so the lamp and its holder come from the fitting used with it.
What other sizes are made?
Four others: 65mm, 85mm, 165mm and 215mm outer diameters, with cut outs of 55mm, 75mm, 150mm and 200mm.
Is it offered in other finishes?
Yes, gold and white are both made in this size as well as the black.
How should the black finish be cleaned?
A dry or barely damp cloth over the rim is enough. Avoid solvents, creams and scouring pads, which can dull the matt surface.