Downlight Guide Featuring premium LED downlights from the UK marketplace and the latest technology. Helping you to make an informed purchase.

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1 Featuring premium LED downlights from the UK marketplace and the latest technology. Helping you to make an informed purchase.

2 Things to Consider Before You Buy 2

3 Physical Size If you re replacing existing downlights, measure the holes and make sure the new downlights will fit. Or perhaps you have a shallow ceiling void and need a more compact downlight? 3

4 GU10 or Integrated Downlights? GU10 downlights are made up from 2 separate items A downlight can Plus a GU10 LED Creates this Most GU10 fire rated downlights are fully enclosed and don t provide any ventilation to the LED. Overheating is the #1 cause of LED failure. 4

5 GU10 or Integrated Downlights? Every component in an integrated downlight has been specifically combined to provide optimum performance. The aim is to get more light with less heat. Creating a brighter, more reliable & longer lasting light source. 5

6 GU10 or Integrated Downlights? Integrated LED downlights are technologically more advanced GU10 downlights usually cost less The LED isn t replaceable More reliability The LED is replaceable More flexibility 6

7 Or a Combination of Both? Utilizing integrated downlighting technology. With a replaceable LED light source. The best of both! 7

8 Wiring & Connectivity Screw terminals take more time and effort to terminate cables. 8

9 Wiring & Connectivity Push-Fit connectors are quick & easier to wire. 9

10 Wiring & Connectivity Push-Fit connectors are becoming a standard feature on premium GU10 & integrated LED downlights. 10

11 Wiring & Connectivity Plug-in wiring connectors allow the majority of wiring to be completed at ground level. 11

12 Wiring & Connectivity You wire one end of the connector into your lighting circuit. 12

13 Wiring & Connectivity Then, plug the downlight into your lighting circuit. With a replaceable LED light source. The best of both! 13

14 Wiring & Connectivity If an integrated LED downlight with a plug-in connector ever fails, you can simply un-plug it from the ceiling. Then replace it with a new one. 14

15 Wiring & Connectivity Some wiring connectors have screw terminals like these ones. 15

16 Wiring & Connectivity The JCC Levlink is a plug-in connector with push-fit terminals. 16

17 Beam Angles A wider beam angle doesn t emit more light. But it does spreads the light out further. Allowing for fewer downlights to be used. As you can space them further apart. 17

18 Beam Angles A narrow beam angle is more intense. The light is more focused. Better for higher ceilings. Or illuminating objects like photo frames. 18

19 Insulation Coverable Some downlights can be covered directly with thermal insulation. 19

20 Insulation Coverable Some downlights require additional accessories such as Spot Clips or Loft Caps. 20

21 Cost Ultimately, many purchasing decisions come down to cost, but consider: Lumen Output (Brightness) Efficacy (Lumens per Watt) Life Expectancy Guarantee Period Quality of Material Reliability of the Brand Type of Wiring Connector These are the main reasons why some downlights cost more than others. They are better! 21

22 The Biggest & Most Reliable Brands Offers the best of the best: 22

23 Ansell Lighting Push-fit connectors 23

24 Ansell Lighting Push-fit connectors Fire rated & open rated 24

25 Aurora Lighting Insulation coverable & push-fit terminals (on integrated models & EFD Pro) Market leading range of integrated & GU10 downlights 25

26 Aurora Lighting Most popular Best for dimming 26

27 Aurora Lighting Plug-in wiring connectors Insulation coverable M-PRO models have a flip down driver that reduces height to 47mm 27

28 Click Scolmore Or 54mm for the adjustable version Compact design at just 50mm in depth 28

29 Collingwood Lighting Push-fit terminal wiring connector Great value downlight from one of the UK s most reliable brands Insulation coverable 29

30 Collingwood Lighting 6 Finishes: Our most reliable & trusted downlight available in 38 or 70 degree beam angles Compact design at just 49mm in depth 30

31 Integral LED Lighting Insulation coverable Fire rated & open rated Minimalist design with 1mm thick bezel Or fully open version Push-fit wiring connector 31

32 Integral LED Lighting The most competitively priced Integrated LED downlight on the market. With 4 finishes to choose from. 32

33 JCC Lighting Not insulation coverable (see Hybrid9) Competitively priced with replaceable LED module Push-fit terminal block 33

34 JCC Lighting Insulation coverable & advanced thermal management Push-fit wiring connector Replaceable LED module 34

35 Philips Lighting Philips don t make integrated LED downlights, but they do make the best LED lamps. MASTER Value lamps Great value and highly reliable. High CRI90 which reproduces colours more accurately. 35

36 Philips Lighting Ultra high CRI97 on the Expert colour range, which reproduces colours more accurately. MASTER LED lamps Single LED chip optics V-groove lens Premium quality with a long life expectancy of 40,000 hours & 5 year guarantee. 36

37 The Best Based on technological features, reliability & cost. My best GU10 downlight is My best integrated LED downlight is 37

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