How do I install an LED downlight?

Installing LED downlights is not difficult! We'll show you exactly what downlights are and how easy the installation is with the help of our video. In the end, you will find an overview of the advantages, shapes and color temperatures of downlights.

Key facts at a glance:

·        Downlights or ceiling spotlights are available as recessed and surface mounted lights

·        Hardly dazzling as with conventional compact fluorescent lamps

·        Color code should begin with an 8 or 9

What is a downlight?

Downlights or ceiling spotlights are recessed luminaires that are placed in the ceiling. They have a standard size and are suitable as a replacement for your traditional fluorescent and PL-C lamps. Downlights can also be dimmed. For ceilings where installation of recessed luminaires is not possible, we also offer surface-mounted luminaires for mounting as an alternative. Downlights can be used in schools, offices, corridors, and stairwells and are thus multifunctional! Thanks to modern LED technology, you can even save money and electricity when using LED downlights.

Install LED downlight

Here are the steps explained again:

1.     Before replacing: Switch off the power! For added security, you can unscrew the fuse.

2.     Disconnect the power cord and remove your previous light.

3.     Remove the cover and connect the EU power cord: the brown wire is L, the blue wire is N. Then screw the cover back on.

4.     Connect the power cord to the mains.

5.     Slide the lamp holder completely in and place the downlight on the ceiling.

6.     Turn on the power and save energy and money immediately.

Advantages of downlights

Downlights can either be installed or installed - this is due to the nature of the ceiling. In conventional compact fluorescent lamps, the light is scattered, which can lead to glare and is therefore unpleasant for the eyes. This does not happen with ceiling spotlights, as the dimming angle reduces glare. If this is to be further attenuated, you can opt for a model in which the light bulb is drawn into the lamp. The continued reduced glare effect protects the eyes.

Shapes and color temperatures

Those who have the choice are spoiled for choice: Ceiling spotlights are round and square, as recessed or surface-mounted luminaires and in different color temperatures. The light color should begin with an 8 - the first digit of the light color indicates the color rendering in R a. The higher the number, the more natural the color rendering. The following two numbers indicate the color temperature. The decision is yours! With us, you can filter on the category pages by color code and thus display the appropriate bulbs for you.

color code	color temperature	comment
830 - 930	3,000 Kelvin	warm white
840-940	4,000 Kelvin	cold white popular for the office
865	6,500 Kelvin	daylight white