{"product_id":"6-inch-led-recessed-lighting","title":"6 Inch LED Recessed Lighting | 12W Downlight with Selectable CCT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe size most rooms are lit with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 inch is the default for a reason. It throws enough light to be the main source in a room, the opening is large enough to spread evenly, and almost every ceiling and every electrician is used to the cut-out. If you are lighting a living room, a bedroom or a kitchen and you are not sure where to start, start here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one runs at 12W and puts out 1,000 lumens, which is the useful middle: bright enough to work under, not so bright that a room of six of them becomes uncomfortable.\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\u003e12W LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 degrees\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\u003eCut-out size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 inch\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\u003eHow many for your room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out the floor area, then decide how bright the room should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLumens per square foot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom of 12 x 14 ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 3 lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 4 lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 – 40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 – 7 lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 – 40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 – 6 lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDivide the ceiling height in feet by two. An 8 foot ceiling wants a light every 4 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep the outer row 2 to 3 feet from the wall. Closer and the light scallops down the wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLine them up with the room, not with the joists. A crooked grid is obvious once the lights are on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOver a counter, put the light 24 to 30 inches out from the wall so it lands on the worktop, not behind you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selector is on the fixture, so you choose at install. Warmer settings suit living rooms and bedrooms. Neutral suits kitchens and hallways. Cooler suits garages and utility spaces. Whatever you pick, use the same setting on every fixture in one room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardwired and recessed, fitted by a licensed electrician. Measure the ceiling void depth before cutting, and check whether insulation will sit against the housing, since that decides which fixtures may be used there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller opening see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/recessed-lighting\"\u003e4 inch recessed lighting\u003c\/a\u003e. To aim light at art instead of filling a room, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/track-lighting\"\u003etrack lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67584376635757,"sku":"ALV-RD-06IN-12W","price":23.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/6-inch-led-recessed-lighting-12w-downlight-with-selectable-cct-alvetto-lighting2.png?v=1790860003","url":"https:\/\/alvettolighting.com\/products\/6-inch-led-recessed-lighting","provider":"Alvetto Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}