{"product_id":"40w-led-recessed-downlight","title":"40W LED Recessed Downlight | High Ceiling Light with Selectable CCT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe top of the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40W is as much output as a single recessed fixture sensibly delivers. Past this point you are into high bay territory, where the fixture hangs below the ceiling rather than sitting inside it. This is the last size that still disappears into a ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecify it where the ceiling is high enough that light has a long way to travel, or where the floor area is large enough that fewer, brighter fixtures beat a grid of small ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40W LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide, for even coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectable on the fixture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMD LED, integrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs 40W right, or is it too much\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCeiling height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensible wattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 9 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9W – 18W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 – 11 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18W – 24W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 – 14 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24W – 30W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 ft and above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30W – 40W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a normal ceiling height a 40W fixture is uncomfortable to stand under and wastes most of its output. Height is what justifies it, not floor area on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCircuit load\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen of these is 400W on one circuit before anything else is connected. On a project of any size, the electrician needs the full fixture count before the first cable goes in. Working it out halfway through means rerunning circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it belongs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarehouses and distribution floors\u003c\/strong\u003e with open ceilings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSports halls and gyms\u003c\/strong\u003e where the roof is well above head height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtriums and double-height lobbies\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge retail floors\u003c\/strong\u003e where light must reach the floor from a long way up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshops\u003c\/strong\u003e with high roofs and machinery below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelectable at the fixture. Cooler settings suit a warehouse or a workshop where seeing detail matters. Neutral suits retail and lobbies. Keep the whole space on one setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardwired and recessed, fitted by a licensed electrician. Confirm void depth, insulation clearance and total circuit load before any cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lower ceilings see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/recessed-lighting\"\u003e24W and 30W downlights\u003c\/a\u003e. For open ceilings where nothing recesses, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/commercial-ceiling-lights\"\u003ecommercial ceiling lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67584439517549,"sku":"ALV-RD-40W","price":64.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/40w-led-recessed-downlight-high-ceiling-light-with-selectable-cct-alvetto-lighting2.png?v=1790861809","url":"https:\/\/alvettolighting.com\/products\/40w-led-recessed-downlight","provider":"Alvetto Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}