What is the standard wattage for downlights?
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What is the standard wattage for downlights?
Energy saving lighting is about reducing the wattage used in a light fitting while maintaining similar light output. For example, a standard halogen downlight uses 55 watts, but you can purchase LED alternatives ranging from 4.5 watts to 14 watts.
What is a good LED downlight?
7 Best downlights to Buy for Your Home
- ➡ Luna Downlight by Emerald Planet Smart Solutions.
- ➡ Downlights from Teknik Lighting Solutions.
- HV5528T by Havit Lightning.
- ➡ Optica Downlight by Mercator lighting.
- ➡ Domus Boost and Bliss by Domus lighting.
- ➡ Blitz and Titan by Martec.
- ➡ XDK10 Trimless LED Downlight by Trend Lightings.
What size downlight do I need?
A general rule of thumb for spacing your downlights is to take the height of your ceiling and divide by 2. For example, if your ceiling is 8 feet high, then your downlights should be around 4 feet apart from each other.
Does more watts mean brighter bulb?
More Watts doesn’t always mean a brighter light bulb. However, today’s light bulbs are so much more energy efficient, they use fewer Watts to produce the same amount of light (lumens). This is why nowadays you need to think lumens, not Watts, when buying light bulbs.
Does Watts matter in LED lights?
The more watts, the brighter the bulb. An LED that uses 60 watts is in no way comparable to an incandescent bulb that uses 60 watts. In fact, a 60-watt LED just may blind you. LEDs are designed to use less energy and naturally have a lower watt rating.
Are LED downlights better than halogen?
LED downlights are up to 90\% more efficient than halogen downlights producing the same amount of light. This is variable dependant on wattage and brand but is a significant long-term saving for your energy bills and therefore the running costs of a home.