LED Downlights
Downlights are a well known and flexible lighting option, they are versatile and easy to fit. LED downlights in particular are becoming more popular as they are extremely energy efficient. The primary purpose of a downlight is to provide functional ambient light and to ensure a room is illuminated well. LED lighting is a real revolutionary step forward.
Martec® offers a range of downlights with switchable wattage and colour temperature to suit your application needs. Dimming options are available using Martec dimmers to create mood lighting.
LED Down Lights are Extremely Efficient
LED down lights are significantly more energy-efficient than regular globes, which are energy thirsty. Standard globes have a typical lifespan of 1000 hours to draw a comparison; however, LED downlights will usually last from 25,000 to 50,000 hours. That’s a bit different! So how does this benefit you? Although initially, an LED down lights may appear more costly compared to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) or Halogen globes, it’s possible to save up to 90% of energy consumption, and this saves you lots of money in the long run!
Benefits of LED Downlights and LED Lighting
Let’s take a look at some key benefits of LED Downlights:
- Consume around 85% less energy in comparison to halogen or traditional bulbs
- 30% more energy efficient compared with typical CFL lights
- Lower maintenance costs and save money
- last 10000 to 15000 longer than regular lights
- Better control brightness and dimmable
- Cooler environment as they operate at lower temperatures
- Can use them for more than 8 hours a day, and they will prove to be budget-friendly and environmentally friendly
The Humble LED Down Light A Game Changer
LED downlights, unlike conventional lights, are free of Mercury. As a result, clean-up is much easier if the globe breaks and health risks are reduced, so your family and pets are safer.
Many light fixtures hang from the ceiling and can appear unappealing. This is where the LED Down light be of great use. They provide a stylish and sleek design. They blend in perfectly and look like they are part of the ceiling, and there are many different designs to choose from. So, you will be able to find an LED Down Light that appeals to your sense of taste and compliments your room.
Super Innovative Dimmable LED Lights
Many people today have an expectation that lights can perform more than one function and not just merely lighten up a room. Dimmable LED lights are extremely versatile and can set the mood and tone of a room. This functionality has high appeal.
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Arte 10W Tricolour LED
Arte is a recessed and dimmable downlight that features excellent perf...Read more -
Arte Gimbal 10W Tricolour LED Downlight
Arte Gimbal is a recessed and dimmable downlight that features excelle...Read more -
Arte Mini 8W Tricolour Downlight
Arte Mini is a recessed and dimmable downlight that features excellent...Read more -
Blitz II 10W Tricolour LED Downlight
Blitz II is a low profile and dimmable downlight that features excelle...Read more -
Class II 10W Tricolour LED Downlight
Class II features a recessed low glare design with slim body profileRead more -
Discus 20W/30W Dual Power White LED Downlight
Discuss is a low profile and dual power white LED downlight that featu...Read more -
Niko 9W Tricolour LED Downlight
Niko is ideal for any residential installation.Read more -
Prime 10W Tricolour LED Downlight
Prime is a low profile and dimmable downlight that features excellent ...Read more -
Titan II 10W Tricolour LED Downlight
Titan II is a low profile and dimmable downlight that features excelle...Read more -
Ultra 10W Tricolour LED Downlight
Ultra is a low profile and dimmable downlight that features excellent ...Read more -
Vito 9W Tricolour LED Downlight
A flush and dimmable downlight that features excellent performanceRead more -
Zone 9W Tricolour LED Downlight With PIR Motion Sensor
The Zone is the first of our downlights to feature a PIR sensorRead more
More Downlight Benefits
As the name suggests, downlights are used for lighting and the main benefits of a downlight is that it is easy to install, portable, and can be moved around freely as it is not fixed to the ceiling. Also, it is easy to remove and clean, unlike ceiling lights where you need a special technician and lots of experience. Downlights remove ugly imperfections on the ceiling, especially in old renovated houses where there is a lot of plasterwork. They offer a desirable modern look, as they are very minimalist and flush and offer a great lighting solution for small to medium-sized rooms.
Downlights offer several advantages over standard lights. Standard lights require a hole to be cut into the ceiling. Downlighters can be installed much higher to provide more light and allow fixtures to be placed flush against the wall or floor. Moreover, you can remove and change standard lights as often as you like, whereas with a downlight, the only thing you have to change is the bulbs. Also, a downlight has less wiring to connect various parts compared to a standard light.
Why Choose a Downlight?
Many people have asked the question “What is a downlight?” more than once. A downlight is a great way to add dimension and style to a room because it makes rooms look much larger than they really are. A well-placed downlight in your home can also do wonders for the style of your furniture. However, the question remains as to why a downlight is beneficial and needed in today’s homes.
The downlight definition will vary greatly based on who you ask, but in general, downlight refers to any lighting fixture that is placed in a high location and pointed downward at a specified point, object, or area. There are two main types of downlight – one with a low wattage bulb and another with a higher wattage bulb. Both types of downlights have their pros and cons. Let’s take a look at each type and see why having a lower wattage bulb in your downlight will be a better option for your home.
Low wattage downlights are ideal for kitchens because there is not a lot of bright light so there isn’t a great deal of glare. The low-wattage downlight bulbs will also produce a good level of colour temperature so that you can get an even colour temperature throughout the room. On the flip side, a high wattage light bulb in your downlight will allow more light to shine, making the entire room brighter. By varying the angle at which the downlight beam angle occurs and changing the colour temperature, you can get a brighter effect and better colour quality.
LED Downlights have been one of the more popular items sold in the market, as they are being used in various projects ranging from domestic to commercial. LED Downlights can easily brighten up a room and easily update its ambience. The main advantage of using these devices is that they use much less energy than the traditional lights and that also means that they last longer.
The main reason why people prefer to use these lights is that they are environment-friendly and that there are no dangerous gases released due to the use of these lights. People like the versatility that LED downlights offer and these features make them preferable in almost any kind of setting. Our site and range of products will give you more information about the different features offered by LED downlights, how they work and the reasons why they are preferred over other lights.
One of the major advantages of using LED downlights is that you get a colour temperature setting that can be adjusted according to your requirements. If you want to use it in areas where the lighting needs to be very bright such as in the kitchens or the living rooms then you can adjust the colour temperature to your liking.
You can make sure that the area receives a better intensity of light from your LED downlights according to the requirement; this feature can also be used in the bedrooms as well. Another great feature of these lights is that the colour temperature can be easily adjusted without disturbing others in the room.
LED downlights come with additional features such as dimming features, adjustable switches etc. Apart from the great features mentioned above, you can also purchase these fixtures in different designs from Martec. If you wish to decorate your house, you can easily find these fixtures in various designs that can match the style of your home.
Another great thing about LED downlights is that they add a touch of elegance to your home and can greatly enhance the ambience of your home which is the main reason why you purchased the fixture in the first place.
Martec can we trusted with it comes to Downlight Expertise
If you decide to use a downlight or a recessed lighting solution in your new construction, certain factors should be taken into account. Considering how the fixture will be situated in relation to a window and what type of materials were used to construct the building, certain materials may be more suited than others. If you are uncertain about installation or the efficiency of a particular type of downlight, contact our Martec staff who specializes in this area. We can offer advice and make recommendations regarding the installation of the downlight.