JCC FlameGuard downlights arrived onto the lighting scene in 2014. The first in the series to enter the marketplace was the FGLED6, followed by the FGLED3, then the FGLED10. This great range of LED downlights had it all.

Flameguard

[click here to view the original FlameGuard brochure]

Backed with a confidence inspiring 10 year warranty for domestic use and 5 years for commercial use. They were fire rated, insulation coverable, IP65 rated and dimmable. They were incredibly popular and manufactured from reputable lighting manufacturer JCC Lighting.

As LED technology advances and times change, sadly the FlameGuard series time is up. JCC Lighting announced that the entire range is being discontinued, with the phase out starting in April 2018. The main reason behind this calculated decision is the JCC V50.

V50-Banner

The JCC V50 has all of the features of the FlameGuard series, with one other standout feature; it has two colour temperatures. Known as a CCT (correlated colour temperature) adjustable downlight, the V50 has a small dip switch located behind the bezel that allows you to switch between warm white 3000K and cool white 4000K. Usually this type of downlight costs more, but JCC have found a way to offer one downlight that does almost everything.

V50-switch

The JCC V50 gives consumers the opportunity to choose the colour temperature when it’s fitted, change it when they want to and back again whenever they want. For stockists like us, we only need to keep one downlight on the shelf along with the matching bezels.

FGLED3

This was a 35W halogen equivalent, with a lumen output of 320-380 lumens. There was an old version and a newer version of this product. The original older version wasn’t dimmable and looked like this:

JCC__FGLED3

The newer version was dimmable and looked like this:

JCC__FGLED3

The FGLED3 was also available in an adjustable.

JCC__FGLED3-tilt

SKUs

Warm White 3000K

  • JC94301BN - Brushed Nickel
  • JC94301CH - Polished Chrome
  • JC94301WH - White

Cool White 4000K

  • JC94302BN - Brushed Nickel
  • JC94302CH - Polished Chrome
  • JC94302WH - White

FGLED6

This was the most popular of the Flame Guard series. A 50W halogen alternative with a lumen output of 450-500 lumens. It was available in dimmable and non-dimmable versions and in fixed and adjustable.

JCC__FGLED6

The FGLED6 was our highest rated downlight in terms of customer reviews with over 100 positive reviews.

SKUS

Fixed Dimmable

  • JC94472BN - Brushed Nickel 3000K
  • JC94472CH - Polished Chrome 3000K
  • JC94472WH - White 3000K
  • JC94473BN - Brushed Nickel 4000K
  • JC94473CH - Polished Chrome 4000K
  • JC94473WH - White 4000K

Fixed Non Dimmable

  • JC94474BN - Brushed Nickel 3000K
  • JC94474CH - Polished Chrome 3000K
  • JC94474WH - White 3000K
  • JC94475BN - Brushed Nickel 4000K
  • JC94475CH - Polished Chrome 4000K
  • JC94475WH - White 4000K

FGLED10

With a brighter light output of 750-800 lumens, the FGLED10 also had a wider 60 degree beam output. This combination of brightness and beam spread enabled users to install fewer downlights as the wider beam spreads more light out further and consistently.

JCC___FGLED10

SKUS

Warm White 3000K

  • JC94503BN - Brushed Nickel
  • JC94503CH - Polished Chrome
  • JC94503WH - White

Cool White 4000K

  • JC94501BN - Brushed Nickel
  • JC94501CH - Polished Chrome
  • JC94501WH - White

Warranty Replacements

If you’ve ordered a FlameGuard downlight that has failed and needs replacing, your first port of call would be to try get a replacement. These downlights were covered by extensive guarantee periods of 10 years for domestic and 5 years for commercial use. If the downlights have failed after 2 years you need to contact JCC directly to get a warranty replacement. Click here to view the JCC warranty page.

JCC V50

This has all of the best bits of the FlameGuard series and more. If you’re looking for a new LED downlight, for a new installation, the V50 is the ideal choice. With its bright lumen output of 600-650 lumens, the only downside it that it can be too bright for some applications. Smaller rooms for example often only need a 35W equivalent while the V50 is a 50W+ equivalent.

One of the other downsides is that the guarantee period of the V50 is only 3 years. This is also something that continues to happen in the LED lighting world. The battle of the price conscious versus guarantees and life expectancy, price won the battle.

v50

It's also supplied with a wiring connector as standard, wiring connectors have become a popular feature for LED downlights since the launch of the FGLED series.

The dimensions of the V50 are:

  • Cut out: 70mm
  • Diameter: 84mm
  • Height / depth: 60.5mm (can fit in ceiling voids of 48mm)
  • Maximum ceiling thickness: 30mm

The FGLED6 had a cut out size of 71 to 80mm, depending on the ceiling type it was being installed in, with 71 to 73mm for 30 minute ceilings and 76 to 80mm for 60 & 90 minute ceilings. 

Comparison Table

Series Wattage Lumens Hole Cut Out Size Guarantee Average Price
(inc. VAT)
FGLED3 4.8W (with driver) 320-380 lumens 72-81mm 10 years £12.67
FGLED6 7.2W (with driver) 450-500 lumens 71-80mm 10 years £18.54
FGLED10 12.4W (with driver) 750-800 lumens 72-81mm 10 years £22.03
V50 7.5W (with driver) 600-650 lumens 70mm 5 years £14.62

Farewell FlameGuard downlights, you’ve served us well but times are changing. One thing for sure, is that the JCC V50 is certainly here to stay.

 

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