- What is a Downlight?
- How much does it a downlight replacement cost?
- What are the main Types of Downlights?
- What are the main Features of Downlights?
- Where to Buy Downlights?
- Do I need shut off the power when replacing/ changing downlights?
- How to remove LED downlight bulbs?
- How to remove halogen downlights?
- How to remove downlight bulbs with spring clips?
- How to remove downlight bulbs with a twist faceplate?
- How to remove downlight bulbs with a removable faceplate?
- How do you remove LED downlight bulbs / an LED ceiling light?
- How do you replace/ change LED recessed light bulbs?
- How do I replace/ change the LED bulb in my bathroom downlight?
- Do you need an electrician to replace a downlight?
- How to Replace Halogen Downlights with Led?
- How to Choose dimming LED bulbs if you have a dimmer switch?
- How many years do LED downlights last?
- Which is better 12V or 240V LED downlights?
- Why do LED downlights fail?
- Why do my LED bulbs burn out so fast?
- Are expensive downlights worth it?
- Do downlights add value to a house?
- Why do downlights come with plugs?
- What color is best for LED downlights?
How much does a downlight replacement cost ?
Downlight replacement can be fairly costly, depending on the quantity of downlights that you need and the complexity of the installation itself.
What is a downlight?
Garden lighting is essential to a well-designed garden. Indoor lights, lamps, candles and torches are all useful in helping to bring some light to your garden. Consider the time of day that you spend in your garden and choose the right type of lighting accordingly. Some lights will be more appropriate for dusk than for dawn for example. Remember not to compromise on safety and get an electrician if you’re installing mains powered lights. We hope this article was useful to you and we’d like to hear from you about what kinds of garden lighting you have in your own home!
What are the main types of downlights?
There are many varieties or types of downlight globes. Depending on your requirement or the make of the already fitted light, the following options can be considered for a better experience.
What are the main features of downlights?
One of the best ways to create a different ambiance in a room is by using accent lighting, task lighting, and general lighting. These three types of lights are used in different ways and they can be found in retail shops, art galleries, theatres, showrooms, malls and more. Accent lights are typically installed to the ceiling and they shine vertically downward. They can be used to highlight an architectural detail or provide a comfortable place for customers to read. Task lights are best suited for reading because they illuminate a small area like the spotlight and make it easier to concentrate on a task being performed.
Where to buy downlights?
Outdoor lighting is a lot of work. There are so many different types, and it’s hard to know which is best for your space. Plus, finding a store that stocks them all is really difficult. But not anymore! We at McCoymart.com have the best outdoor lighting and the best prices, too. You’ll find high quality downlights here, with a ton of information on how to choose the best one for your space. And don’t worry — we won’t offer any low-quality ones like other companies do.
Do I need shut off the power when doing a downlight replacement / changing?
Whichever type of downlights you have purchased, the first step in replacing/ changing downlight bulbs is always to make sure that you’ve turned off the power to the lights. To be extra safe, instead of just turning the light switch off it’s sensible to shut off electricity for that area through your circuit breaker or fuse box.
How to remove LED downlight bulbs?
If you have LED downlights in your home, it is important to know how to remove them so that you can easily replace bulbs when needed.
How to remove halogen downlights?
As mentioned, if you want to know how to remove downlight bulbs in your home you’ll need to know which type of downlight holder you have. Whether it’s an LED or halogen downlight bulb that you use, the process for removing a downlight bulb is very similar – if not the exact same process.
How to remove downlight bulbs with spring clips?
When you are replacing/ changing downlight bulbs that have got a spring clip in place, it is easy to remove the bulb in several simple steps:
- Pinch together the two raised parts of the clip and remove the clip itself
- You might need to turn the bulb anti-clockwise to release it
- You can then remove the downlight bulb from the holder
- Insert a new downlight bulb into the holder and follow the above steps in reverse order to finish
How to remove downlight bulbs with a twist faceplate?
- Twist the faceplate in the downlight socket, ensure you support the downlight at the same time
- To separate the bulb from the downlight fitting unfasten the clip and unscrew the bulb
- Twist in a new downlight bulb, then put the metal clip back on, and refasten the twisting faceplate
How to remove downlight bulbs with a removable faceplate?
- You need to remove the faceplate from the downlight socket in the ceiling
- Either remove the downlight bulb from the socket, or you can unclip it from the faceplate
- Insert the new downlight bulb
How do you remove LED downlight bulbs / an LED ceiling light?
You need to identify which type of LED downlight holder you have in your home as a first step. Then, once you know that, follow the steps mentioned in the steps provided above.
How do you replace/ change LED recessed light bulbs?
- Shut off the power
- Remove the LED recessed light
- Insert a new downlight bulb
- Replace the downlight fitting in the ceiling
- Turn the power back on
How do I replace/ change the LED bulb in my bathroom downlight?
In order to replace/ replace/ change the LED bulb in your bathroom downlight, you can follow the steps in the above guide, which work for the majority of downlights.
Do you need an electrician for downlight replacement ?
For entire downlight fittings, you will often need to engage an electrician to install them.
How to do a Halogen to LED downlight replacement ?
The existing wiring can usually be connected directly to the driver that is included with the LED Downlights.
- Make sure the Mains power to the lighting circuit is dead
- Next the remove the Halogen Bulb, Holder, and Bracket.
- Remove the fitting and locate the transformer in your MR16 circuit
- Find the transformer’s minimum and maximum load rating in VA or Watts.
- Disconnect the transformer if you need to replace it. MR11 and MR16 bulbs use 5-6 Watts of power, so in most cases, they fall below the minimum load for a transformer.
- Snip off the ends of the wire and strip 1 in (2.5 cm) of new wire.
- Connect the 2 wires to the LED transformer.
- Attach the bulb fitting to the new transformer. Wrap the two wires around the posts on the new transformer, just as they were on the halogen transformer. Attach each fitting
- The LED Transformer can be put through the hole in the ceiling and set into place, the LED Downlight can then be fitted.
- Turn the power back on at the circuit box
How to choose dimming LED bulbs if you have a dimmer switch?
If you like to adjust the brightness of your lights depending on the time of day, you can opt for LED bulbs that work with a dimmer. Most LED bulbs will work with your existing dimmer. However, in some cases, you may have to replace/ replace/ change the dimmer to a low-voltage version.
How many years do LED downlights last?
Life span: how long will an LED bulb last?
The average lifespan of an LED light is around 50000.00 hours. Many traditional bulbs only last a few thousand.
Which is better 12V or 240V LED downlights?
Transformers and LED downlight drivers draw power as well as light, therefore 240V downlights are more energy efficient.
Why do LED downlights fail?
There are many reasons why the LED lights fail but the mainly issue is heat.
Why do my LED bulbs burn out so fast?
The LED bulbs don’t generate as much heat as the other bulbs, but that does mean they can be a little sensitive to overheating. This cause them to burn out very quickly.
Are expensive downlights worth it?
Yes, they really ARE worth it. A higher initial investment for good quality LED’s can definitely save save more than the “cheap” LED’s.
Do downlights add value to a house?
LED downlights themselves can add to the value of your house, whether or not they are smart.
Why do downlights come with plugs?
Each down light are required to have its own power plug.
What color is best for LED downlights?
The ideal downlight should have a warm white color temperature.
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