What are the downlights?
A recessed light or downlight is a light fixture that is installed into a hollow opening in a ceiling. When installed it appears to have light shining from a hole in the ceiling, concentrating the light in a downward direction as a broad floodlight or narrow spotlight.
Top Downlight Shops In South Africa
We at Bright Star Lighting, constantly strive to give you, our customer, our best possible service and quality products at competitive pricing.
We continuously focus on local and international lighting trends and are constantly sourcing to provide a lighting range that is innovative, practical, and cost-efficient.
Bright Star Lighting, situated in Cape Town and Johannesburg, was established in 1995 and has over the years built up an extensive range of domestic lighting which we supply to all areas of South Africa as well as our export markets.
Which brand is best for ceiling lights?
Top Brands of LED Lights
- Philips.
- Osram.
- Havells.
- Wipro.
- Bajaj.
- Eveready.
- SYSKA.
- Oreva.
How do I choose a good downlight?
Brightness level
So, when comparing dimmable LED downlights, the higher the lumens the brighter the light will be. So, you should choose the downlights brightness based on the room you will be installing them in.
What is the best Colour for downlights?
Colour Temperature
As a general guide, when choosing LED downlights for a room that tends to get hot e.g. a kitchen or laundry, cool white is ideal. However, if you want warmth and intimacy in your space e.g. a living room or bedroom, warmer downlights are a better option than their cool white counterpart.
How long should LED downlights last?
In recent years, many have switched from old incandescent or halogen bulbs to LED, with one main reason being the longer lifespan of this technology.
The average lifespan of an LED light is a whopping 50,000 hours, whereas many traditional bulbs only last a few thousand.
Why do my LED lights burn out so fast?
The most common reasons for LED blowing out are high voltage, bad contacts, use of incompatible dimmer switch, or recessed lighting.
Other causes include overheating due to not using the right fixtures, or simply a bad batch of lightbulbs!