Should I Buy Die-Casting Aluminium Downlight?

There are traces of downlights everywhere in life, and you can find them in hotels, homes, coffee shops and other places. Downlight is known for its space saving and soft light, it has a wide variety of materials. This article introduces the material, color, pros and cons of die-casting aluminum downlights, brand selection and installation precautions.

Material of downlight

The "coat" of the lamp is generally made of iron sheet, die-cast aluminum, aluminum, and stainless steel. It is recommended to use die-cast aluminum, aluminum or stainless steel. The color will be different depending on the material, so choose according to the main color of the home atmosphere. Their thickness determines price fluctuations. Transformers are the heart of downlights and spotlights. Although internally, this is a humble thing, and it absolutely takes up the quality, price, and lifespan of the entire lamp. Downlights and spotlights have sizes.

Generally, downlights can be divided into three types: large (5 inches), medium (4 inches), and small (2.5 inches). According to the ceiling and the height of the space, choose the right color and size.

The color of the downlight

The color of die-casting aluminum downlight is mainly nickel, and the color of aluminum downlight should be diversified. There are three colors of sand gold, sand silver and sand black, while stainless steel is mainly natural.

Pros and cons 

Due to the high dimensional accuracy of die-cast aluminum castings, good surface finish, high strength and hardness, die-casting aluminum downlights will be more durable. But compared to other materials, the price is slightly more expensive.

Brand selection suggestions

• For home decoration, choose mid-to-high-end die-cast aluminum downlight manufacturers or big brands of die-casting aluminum downlights. Although the price is high, the quality is guaranteed;
• For tooling, it is more appropriate to choose the corresponding die-cast aluminum downlight manufacturer, TOSEO is a die-cast aluminum downlight manufacturer, if you need it, you can contact us info@toseolighting.com immediately and get free quote.

Installation precaution

1. After getting the die-cast aluminum downlight, check whether the product is in good condition immediately after opening the downlight package.

2. Cut off the power before installation, make sure the switch is closed, to prevent electric shock, after the lights are on, do not touch the surface of the lights. This lamp should be avoided to install in the place of heat source and hot steam, corrosive gas, so as not to affect the life.

3. Before use, please confirm the applicable power supply according to the installed quantity. This product is for indoor use only. When ASTM B549 outdoor, please pay attention to waterproof installation and make sure that the installation position can bear 10 times the weight of the product.

4. the product uses high-voltage (110V/220V) power supply lamp cups, it is not suitable to work in the state of frequent power-on and power-off, which will affect its life.

5. Install in a flat place with no vibration, no swing, and no fire hazard. Take care to avoid falling from high altitude, collision with hard objects, and percussion.

6. If it is not used for a long time, the die-cast aluminum downlight should be stored in a cool, dry and clean environment. It is forbidden to store and use it in humid, high temperature or flammable and explosive places.

After introducing the material of downlight, you can make final decision to buy die-casting aluminium downlight or not.