Retrofit Downlight

How To Choose Retrofit Downlight?

, by Kelly Yao, 7 min reading time

Why Choose LED Retrofit Recessed Lighting?

LED Retrofit is designed to replace CFL, Fluorescent, Incandescent, etc with a LED lighting fixture.

 

It has the following advantages:

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Led lights are durable

  3. Leds are safer

  4. Emits no uv

  5. Long lifespan

  6. Leds power on and off instantly

  7. Low voltage

  8. Dimming capability

  9. Focused lighting with leds

How much does it cost to install retrofit LED recessed lighting?

  1. The cost to hire an electrician ranges from $80 to $110 per hour. That's enough to buy 4-10 lamps. Retrofit Recessed Lighting is easy to install and you can save money on renovations.
  2. If you change 10 halogen downlights to LED downlights, you can save up to $110 a year on energy costs.

How Do I Choose A Good LED Retrofit Downlight?

  • Type Of Retrofit Downlight

-1) Round Retrofit Downlight vs Square Retrofit Downlight

Round Retrofit Recessed Lighting - Square Retrofit Recessed Lighting
 

Round Retrofit Downlight

Square Retrofit Downlight

Appearance
  • Round
  • Simple & Generous
  • Square
  • Stable
Light Source
  • Use Spotlight Design
  • Flat Light Design
Place
  • Suitable for occasions where local lighting effects need to be emphasized
  • Suitable for occasions where uniform lighting effects are required

 

-2)  Recessed Light with Baffle Trim vs Recessed Light with Smooth Trim

  Recessed Light Baffle Trim Recessed Light Smooth Trim
Purpose of Design
  • Anti-glare
  • The brightness is more uniform and bright
Suitable for The Croud
  • Suitable for some users who need to look at the light source for a long time
  • Suitable for some environments that require bright, uniform light
Cleaning & Maintenance
  • Need regular maintenance and cleaning
  • Easy to maintain and clean

 

  • Color Temperature

Color temperature refers to the color quality of light, generally divided into warm light, soft light, natural white, and cold light three grades. Warm light is suitable for bedrooms, living rooms, and other Spaces that need a comfortable atmosphere; Neutral light is suitable for offices, kitchens, and other places that need bright lighting; Cold light is suitable for public places and commercial Spaces.

Choose lighting fixtures with a CCT switch which makes changing colorway more easy and convenient

5cct light meaning

  • CRI

The higher the color rendering index, the more you can restore the true color of the object, and it is recommended to choose products with high color rendering index for downlights.

cri meaning lighting

  • Brightness

Choose different brightness in different rooms and places. It should be noted that too high brightness may cause glare, while too low brightness may affect normal life.

Home Room Brightness
  •  Living Room
 50-100 lm/㎡
  •  Bed Room
15-30 lm/㎡
  • Kitchen 
  • Bathroom
 80-150 lm/㎡
1㎡ = 10.76 ft²

  • Dimmable

The lighting fixture has a dimmable function, which can adjust the brightness according to different scenes and needs, increasing the flexibility and practicality of the lighting fixture.

  • Wattage

Generally speaking, the greater the wattage of the lamp, the greater the brightness, and the higher the electricity bill.

Normally, LED retrofit downlights fall between 9W to 15W ( the height of the house is between 7.87 FT and 8.9 FT).

 Home Room Wattage
  •  Living Room
 20-25W
  •  Bed Room

1). 5-10㎡:13-25W

2). 10-15㎡:25-38W
  • Kitchen 
  • Bathroom
 9-12W

 1㎡ = 10.76 ft²

  • The Number Of Retrofit Downlight

Size 4 inch 6 inch
Home Room
  • Living Room
  • Passage
  • Hallway
  • Bedroom
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Bedroom
Room Area 12㎡-27㎡ 3㎡-27㎡
Number of  Lighting Fixtures 4-32Pcs 4-24Pcs

 1㎡ = 10.76 ft², the data is for reference only

Note:

  1. Choose non-stroboscopic indoor lighting.
  2. Kitchen lighting should have corrosion resistance and bathroom lighting should pay attention to water resistance.
  3. Style selection is simple and easy to clean.

Illustration:

1 Pack:

 SKU Watts Brightness  Price
MRD410SM-5CCT 10W 750 Lumens 11.5$
MRD410BA-5CCT 10W 750 Lumens
 10.99$
EDSD614SM5CCT 14W 1100 Lumens 16.99$
EDSD410SM5CCT 10W 750 Lumens 15.99$

 

12 Pack:

SKU Watts Brightness  Price
MRD410SM-5CCT-12Pack 10W 750 Lumens 119.99$
MRD410BA-5CCT-12Pack 10W 750 Lumens
 119.99$
EDSD614SM5CCT-12Pack 14W 1100 Lumens 159.97$
EDSD410SM5CCT-12Pack 10W 750 Lumens 139.97$

Elephantdepot Residential Retrofit Recessed Light:

  1. The price is reasonable and there are no exorbitant shipping charges.
  2. Automatic preferential Settings, easy to place orders, save your time and cost.
  3. Every order is a responsibility, elephantdepot treats it with 100% attention and does not let you down. We ship worldwide by EMS, DHL, FedEx, etc.

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