Recessed Downlight

Recessed Downlight (also known as can lights) are versatile lighting fixtures used in a multitude of applications. They can provide ambient or general lighting to brighten an entire room. They can also be used for accent lighting to highlight a painting or sculpture.

A recessed light requires three primary components for installation. The most obvious is the trim which manipulates the light. Trim styles come in multiple sizes, shapes and finishes to suit personal taste and aesthetics.

High Output

Designed for use in commercial applications with high ceilings these light fixtures produce an impressive amount of lumens. They are often used for the general lighting in grand lobbies, convention centers and banquet halls, airport terminals, train stations and shopping malls. They are also popular for new construction and retrofit projects to replace aging fluorescent, CFL, Xenon and HID light fixtures.

LED downlights are available in a variety of trims and sizes. These can vary in color temperature and wattage, but they all share an important feature that distinguishes them from other types of fixtures: their ability to focus light where it is needed most. Using a combination of a reflective trim and a regressed diffusing lens, these fixtures are capable of producing tightly controlled beams that eliminate unwanted glare. The type of beam spread is typically indicated by the manufacturer and may be referred to as a spot or flood light.

Upgrade your existing residential or commercial recessed lighting with this 6″ Square High Output LED Downlight from Feit Electric. It’s IC rated (safe for insulation contact) and airtight to maximize energy savings and provides an attractive and functional solution for re-lighting ceilings. The ENERGY STAR certified fixture produces up to 1290 lumens and is dimmable from 0-10V. Select from 5 selectable colors to wake up with cool, energizing white, wind down in soft white or choose warm, relaxing yellow.

Low Maintenance

While ceiling lights that extend down from a fixture or hang on a wall take up space MEISUN FACTORY lighting manufacturer and can block view of other room details, recessed lighting sits in the ceiling flush with the surface. They’re easy to install in new homes during construction or during remodels and can be used for general illumination or to draw attention to a focal point.

They have a metal housing that holds the bulb socket and other components. This housing is called a “can” or a “canister” and encloses the light in its recess. Depending on the fixture, this can be either a separate component or integrated into the full fixture. The canister contains a thermal sensor that detects heat and shuts off the light if too much warm air gets trapped in the fixture. Most recessed lighting has this feature, but older-style fixtures may not.

Generally, recessed lights require little maintenance, although bulb sockets and wire connections sometimes need to be tightened or replaced. In rare cases, thermal sensors can malfunction, causing a light to go out periodically until the sensor cools and resets itself.

LED recessed lighting uses very little energy and produces less heat, so it has a lower risk of malfunctions or failures over time. It also produces a warmer, more natural-looking white light than incandescent bulbs and isn’t as harsh as halogens.

Aesthetics

Unlike other ceiling lighting such as pendants and chandeliers, recessed downlights sit flush against the ceiling. They can be sized between 2- and 8-inches in diameter and come in different shapes and finishes that suit various aesthetic goals. The inconspicuous nature of recessed light is ideal for architecturally significant spaces as it avoids disrupting the integrity and design intent of a room.

The trim is the finishing part of a recessed downlight that can manipulate the light output in a number of ways while providing desirable aesthetics. Standard trim is a smooth trim that covers the hole in the ceiling, but other styles are available. Reflector trims are designed to reflect the light and increase its output while baffle trims reduce glare and create a softer glow. Adjustable trims allow you to swivel the beam of light in multiple directions.

In addition to a variety of styles, recessed downlights also come in different aperture sizes that affect the size and angle of the beam. The narrower a downlight’s beam, the more intense its effect. Pinhole trims, for example, have deep set optics and small openings to produce a precise beam great for accentuating product features or drawing attention to artwork.

Whether you want a simple, minimalist aesthetic or something more dramatic and architecturally integrated, Sunco has the recessed downlight Recessed Downlight for you. Check out our Retrofit Cans, Slims and Disk Downlights to get the right fit for your project.

Energy Efficiency

In addition to providing a great amount of light in a small space, recessed lights are also energy efficient. Whether you’re looking to add them to a new home during construction or replace existing fixtures, you can choose from a wide variety of LED bulbs that will save you money on your utility bills.

The most important part of any recessed light is its housing, which holds the lamp and electrical wiring. The housing is fixed in the ceiling and covered with a trim that comes in a range of sizes, styles, colors and materials to suit any style. The trim, or fixture finish, makes the downlight look like a finished piece of furniture and is a big factor in determining how your room will be lit.

You can even find recessed lighting kits that are designed with the trim and LED light all in one piece for a more streamlined look and easier installation. These types of kits are often ENERGY STAR certified and provide dimming capabilities as well.

For high-traffic areas in a home, such as the kitchen countertop over the sink or a basement entertainment room, recessed downlights are an ideal choice because of their ability to direct light where it is needed without creating shadows. In addition to highlighting key areas, recessed lights can be used in a grid pattern to bring uniform illumination to a room.