Description
This is one of the smaller bases in the Sunset range: a plain white round rim, recessed into the ceiling so that only a neat circle shows. The visible face measures 85mm across, with 87mm of body behind it, which keeps it modest in a room where a bigger trim would start to draw the eye. It is a non-electrical base rather than a complete fitting, so the light source and its gear are chosen to suit the scheme rather than dictated by the housing.
We reach for the small sizes when a run of downlights should read as a series of quiet points rather than a row of holes, so think hallways, the length of a landing, over a worktop, or washing down a wall of shelving. It suits anyone putting a lighting scheme together in stages, since the base can be settled early and the output decided nearer the end. Against a white ceiling the rim all but disappears, which is usually the point in a room where the light matters more than the thing making it.
The white finish is applied evenly across the rim and the body, and the whole piece is light in the hand. Keep it looking right by running a dry cloth around the rim whenever you dust the ceiling; leave solvents and cream cleaners alone, as they will take the sheen off white long before dust ever will. It carries a three year warranty. We hold this same size in black and gold for anyone working against a darker or warmer ceiling, and the range steps up through wider bases if you want a broader trim in a hall or a larger room. Mixing the small size through circulation space with a larger one over a table is something we would happily specify.
Specification
| Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.12KG |
| Diameter |
85mm |
| Height |
87mm |
| 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
Is this a complete light fitting?
No. It is a non-electrical recessed base, so the light source and any control gear are specified separately to suit your scheme.
What aperture is it designed for?
It is made for a 75mm aperture, with a visible rim of 85mm across.
How much depth does it take up?
The body measures 87mm from the face, so allow for that behind the ceiling line.
What finishes and sizes does the range run to?
This 85mm base comes in white, black and gold, and the range also runs in smaller and larger sizes, up to a 215mm base, each in the same three finishes.
How should the white rim be cleaned?
A dry cloth is enough. Avoid solvents, abrasive creams and scouring pads, which will mark a white finish.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, it carries a three year warranty from the maker.