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Downlights Direct is the home of low energy LED downlights. We stock the UK's best brands and offer expert advice. From miniature to massive, no matter what your hole size or project type, we can provide you with quality recessed downlight to suit your budget that will last for many years to come.
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How To Install An LED Downlight: Step by Step guide
LED downlights are very fashionable at the moment and are the perfect finishing touch to any modern room. Many people choose to use the services of an electrician when installing an LED downlight in their home, however it is perfectly possible to carry the fitting out yourself if you follow our step by step instructions. -
Downlight of The Month - October - Aurora Insulation Coverable Downlight
Find out why Auroras Insulation Coverable Downlights are the downlights of choice this month! -
Downlight Of The Month - September - Philips 5.3W Economy Fire Rated LED Downlight,
New to the Downlights Direct e-shelves this September is the Philips 5.3W Economy LED Downlight, a fire rated GU10 downlight with a Philips 5.3W Master Value LED GU10 fitted inside. It's a master full combination of fire safety, low green energy and reliability. All at an affordable price of £9.99 for a standard IP20 version or £10.99 for IP65 Bathroom rated. -
Downlight Of The Month - August - The M Series Downlights
The mseries is a new selection of fire rated recessed LED downlights from Aurora Lighting, dubbed the 'The World's Most Advanced Integrated Fire Rated Downlights' on Aurora's informational site Firerated.com. -
Downlight Of The Month - July - Click 7W Inceptor Micro Downlight, The Swiss Arm Knife Of Downlights
Click Scolmore’s Inceptor Micro stands true by its name, with its high powered compact LED driver integrated into the body of the downlight. It can be fitted into the tightest of ceiling voids from 50mm without hassle. This compact design is a key selling feature which should leave most electricians untroubled and stress free. -
Downlight of the Month October 2013
The ZEP1E is one of the most efficient LED downlights available on the market, producing 76 lumens per watt, meaning it is Part L compliant and is brighter than many other GU10 LED lamps and downlights. -
Downlight of the Month August 2013
Launched in early 2013 the Elan has taken the downlight industry by storm. Using the latest COB (chip on board) technology it is brighter than any retrofit GU10 or MR16 LED currently available. -
Downlight Of The Month July 2013
The iCage is a British made fire rated downlight from Ansell Lighting that houses GU10 lamps as standard and the optional low voltage MR16 lamps, which is possible via swapping the lamp holder that’s included with the downlight. -
Downlight of the Month June 2013
Now into its second generation and replacing the EvoLED and H2, the H2 Pro is brighter and more reliable. And is now available in a choice of two beam angles. -
The Celotex & Recessed Downlights Conundrum
Installing recessed downlights into ceiling voids containing thermal insulation has now become a routine practice. Find out how the pros are doing it.