Should I install waterproof downlights for my house?

The answer is yes. In luminaire lighting, in order to make the visual effect better, many people will inlay waterproof downlights in the ceiling. It has to be said that based on the safety of electricity, waterproof downlights are a wise choice for home decoration.

Downlight

Downlights generally have a screw base, which can be directly installed with led lights or energy-saving lamps. Downlight is a lighting fixture that can be embedded or mounted on the ceiling. Maintain the overall beauty of architectural decoration. This kind of concealed lamp that can be embedded in the ceiling, the light is projected directly downward. Different reflectors, lenses, blinds, and bulbs can be used to achieve different light effects.

What is waterproof downlight?

Waterproof downlight is actually an ordinary lighting tool. It is also often referred to as LED downlight. It has been improved on the traditional downlights to achieve a more environmentally friendly, energy-saving and environmentally friendly In effect, the waterproof downlight is also a low-carbon product, it can concentrate the emitted light, and it seems to be able to highlight an object more.

Advantages compared with traditional downlights

Compared with traditional downlights, it has the following advantages: energy saving, low carbon, long life, good color rendering, and fast response speed. The design of the LED downlight is more beautiful and lighter, and it can maintain the overall unity and perfection of the architectural decoration during installation.

Which areas need to put waterproof downlights?

Kitchens, toilets, and bathrooms need to install waterproof downlights with high humidity. The protection level of waterproof downlights is high, which can prevent water splashing from all directions from MIL-C 28830 damaging electrical appliances. Waterproof downlights can be installed in hot springs, indoor swimming pools, saunas and other places with high humidity. The downlights are bright, and you can easily make a cup of nespresso capsule coffee in the kitchen without turning on other lights.

Does the downlight in the bathroom have to be waterproof?

There is a lot of water vapor in the bathroom, especially when faucet and shower. Based on electricity safety, downlights should be waterproof.

It is best to use waterproof in the bathroom, the downlight will be broken if it gets damp, try a waterproof IP65 recessed downlight, IP65 can also be used under one meter of water. Any interests in must know information of waterproof downlight, please click here, which includes the knowledge of protection level.

What is the difference between waterproof downlight and spotlight?

1. Light

Compared with spotlights, the light color of the waterproof downlight will be relatively single, but its light is very round, you can see your clear reflection on the polished tiles. The light of the spotlight is directional, and the direction of the light can be adjusted by rotating the spotlight, which is mainly used to enhance the indoor atmosphere.

2. Function

Compared with spotlights, waterproof downlights have a more rounded light, which is more suitable to be installed on the TV wall or above the aisle corridor for partial decoration, and it also has a waterproof function. The color of the spotlight is relatively rich, and it also has the effect of adjusting the atmosphere. Generally, the spotlight is installed under the power cord by concealed installation, and multiple lamps are used to sequence to form a light strip.

3. Price

Although waterproof downlights and spotlights belong to the same grade of lighting accessories, from the perspective of price, the price of spotlights will be more expensive than the price of waterproof downlights. However, the price difference between the two lamps of different brands is still quite large. Regardless of the price, we must freely choose the regular brand merchants to purchase these two lamps, so that the use will be safer and more secure. .

Features of waterproof downlight

Compared with traditional downlights, it has the advantages of energy saving, low carbon, long life, color rendering and fast response speed. Waterproof downlights are lighter and richer in shape design, and can well maintain the overall unity and perfection of architectural decoration during installation. In addition to providing high-lumens lighting effects, waterproof downlights can also prevent damage to the downlights to a certain extent in humid weather. It is a cost-effective product.

Common sizes and parameters of waterproof downlights

• 2.5 inch waterproof downlight size parameters: opening diameter 80 mm-table page size Φ100×H30 power 3W;

• 3 inch waterproof downlight size parameter opening: diameter 90 mm-table page size Φ110×H30 power 5W;

• 3.5 inch waterproof downlight size parameters: hole diameter 100 mm-table page size Φ120×H30 power 7W;

• 4 inch waterproof downlight size parameters: opening diameter 120 mm-table page size Φ150×H30 power 9W;

• 5 inch waterproof downlight size parameters: opening diameter 150 mm-table page size Φ175×H30 power 12W;

• 6 inch waterproof downlight size parameters: opening diameter 160 mm-table page size Φ195 × H30 power 15W;

How about installing a frameless airproof downlight indoors?

A frameless airproof downlight does not occupy indoor space. Install downlights indoors. Because of the concealment of the lamps, the lighting effect is soft and will not produce a feeling of oppression, but will give people a warm and warm feeling. Therefore, home improvement can choose to install multiple downlights to reduce space pressure.

Are waterproof downlights reliable?

The waterproof downlight is energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and low-pollution. It does not contain mercury (Hg) and other harmful substances, and will not cause damage to the environment. The LED downlight is made of thick aluminum material, oxidized and colored, with high quality, and will never change color! So it's more reliable!

In addition to being widely used in public places such as hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops, many people also choose to install waterproof downlights in their homes to make their homes look more welcoming. There are also many wash bag manufacturers, hat shop owners, classic electric bike shop owners like to use it as the main lighting.

When choosing a waterproof downlight, you must choose a big brand, so that the quality is guaranteed, and the use time is longer, and it is relatively safe. If there is any safety problem, it can be solved in time. Foshan TOSEO is a professional manufacturer of downlights, and our quality is guaranteed. As long as you have purchased a downlight from us, you can contact us if you have any questions.