LED downlights are small light fixtures that are usually recessed in the ceiling. The way that these types of LED lights are recessed allows them to emit light in the downward direction. Other than being recessed from the ceiling, LED downlights can also be mounted onto surfaces. LED downlights can be installed in different places where the need for general coverage of light is paramount. This type of light is commonly used in bathroom areas, kitchens, hallways, living spaces, the study, home offices, and other small rooms in the house or commercial area. Another notable feature of this LED spotlight is that it does not consume a lot of space.
Parts of an LED downlight
The Housing
This is the part of the downlight that is typically hidden above the ceiling. The LED downlight housing encloses all the other parts of the light fixture. This part can either be purchased separately or come with the fixture package. But note, there are two types of LED downlight housing;
- Insulated housing- this is usually used with the light is allowed to be in direct contact with the insulation above the ceiling.
- Air Tight housing- they prevent unconditioned air from the leaking ceiling from seeping into the plenum spaces (spaces between two floors of a building).
The trim
This is the part of the downlight that can be seen below the ceiling. There are different types of LED downlight trims. These varying types are designed to provide various forms of aesthetic value. The different types include;
- Reflector trims- those that contribute most light through reflection of light from the source.
- Baffle trims- these are used to provide a matter, diffused kind of light output. Light from baffle trims consists of fewer amounts of glare hence would work well for office spaces as they do not harm the well-being of users.
- Adjustable trims- these trims allow you to swivel and direct the light towards the desired object or area (kind of like an eyeball).
- Shower lens trim- as the name suggests, this type of trim is used for shower lights mostly because it is waterproof.
Other features of an LED downlight
- LED downlights are mostly dimmable. This means that you can control and adjust the amount of light that the bulb emits.
- They are also usually speedy and straightforward when it comes to installation.
- LED downlights are highly energy-efficient hence cost-efficient.
- The lights come in a variety of styles to choose from, different shapes and different color temperatures (color of the beam)
- They can either be mounted onto surfaces or recessed from ceilings
- They also offer flexibility as the intensity of the fixture can be adjusted owing to the need
Conclusion
There are different types of LED downlights, depending on the manufacture of the fixtures. Some of the most common types include baffle-trim LED downlights; Dimmable LED eyeballs downlights, and Disk LED downlights. LED downlights also feature different watt ranges. The ranges fall between 9 to 40 watts. Another vital aspect of LED downlight technology is the light source. This is the feature that provides the bulbs with actual illumination.
