Tavo 120x120 9W LED Downlight Square - White

The Tavo is a square LED downlight that draws 9W and delivers 900 lumens of neutral white 4000K light, with an integrated LED rated at 100 lm/W. The wide 120° beam spreads light evenly rather than spotlighting, giving a soft, general wash across the area below. American buyers will know this recessed format as a can light, and at a compact 120 × 120 mm trim it sits neatly into a small ceiling cut-out. The fixed neutral tone keeps the output crisp and clean for everyday tasks without tipping warm or cool.

Around 3 m² is covered at general lighting levels, so a cluster of these works well across a bathroom, hallway, utility area or compact kitchen where several fittings share the load. The 120° spread suits standard domestic ceiling heights of roughly 2.4 metres, throwing light right to the room edges with minimal shadowing. Because the IP44 rating is splash-resistant and sheltered, it is at home in bathroom zones away from direct spray and in covered outdoor spots such as a porch or carport. Keep it clear of fully-exposed positions, direct water jets or anything submerged, where a higher-rated fitting is needed.

Built with a plastic body and a white finish, the Tavo weighs just 88 g and measures 26 mm deep, so it fits shallow ceiling voids comfortably. It recesses into the ceiling, dropping into a cut-out that matches the 120 × 120 mm square trim, and runs directly on 220-240V AC mains with no separate transformer to specify. This version is not dimmable, so it pairs with a standard switched circuit. With a rated lifespan of 25,000 hours and a CRI of Ra 80, it gives dependable, true-enough colour for general use. Other square and round sizes sit alongside it in the Tavo range from Kanlux.

Is this Tavo downlight dimmable?

No, this version is not dimmable and is designed to run on a standard switched lighting circuit. It connects directly to 220-240V AC mains, so no separate dimmer-compatible driver is involved. If you need adjustable brightness, choose a dimmable model and a compatible dimmer.

What cut-out size does it need?

The fitting recesses into the ceiling through a square cut-out sized to match its 120 × 120 mm trim. Always confirm the exact aperture against the supplied template before cutting, as the cut-out hole is distinct from the overall trim dimension. The shallow 26 mm depth means it suits ceilings with limited void space.

Can it be used in a bathroom or outdoors?

Its IP44 rating makes it splash-resistant and suitable for bathroom zones away from direct spray, as well as sheltered outdoor positions like a porch or carport. It should not be used in fully-exposed locations, where it would face direct water jets, or anywhere it could be submerged. For those settings a higher IP rating is required.

How do I keep it clean?

Wipe the white trim and lens with a soft, dry or barely damp cloth once the fitting is switched off and cool. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents on the plastic body, as these can dull the finish. A gentle wipe is usually enough to keep the light output looking its best.