{"product_id":"adjustable-cct-downlight","title":"Adjustable CCT Downlight | 6W to 12W with the Colour Set on Site","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne fixture, the colour temperature set on site\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common mistake in a downlight order is choosing the colour temperature from a catalogue and finding out it was wrong once the room is finished. A selectable fixture removes that risk: a switch on the housing sets it before the ceiling closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range runs 6W to 12W, with a high-output dimmable version at 1,500 lumens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePicking the setting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSetting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom, living room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatches table lamps already in the room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen, bathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000K – 4000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrisper, better for detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome office, utility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlert without feeling clinical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarage, workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaylight neutral for close work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne setting per room, always\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ceiling with two colour temperatures in it reads as a fault, and it is one of the few lighting errors people notice without being able to name. Set every fixture in a space the same, and set them all before the fixtures are seated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen-plan needs one decision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kitchen that runs into a living area is one space to the eye even if it is two on the plan. Pick a setting that works for both — usually 3000K — rather than switching halfway along the ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the wattage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing on an 8ft ceiling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 – 5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 – 810 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 – 6 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9W high output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,500 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 – 7 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,100 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 – 7 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep the first row off the wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet it 2 to 3 feet out. Closer and the beams scallop down the wall in bright arcs, which is the most common complaint about a downlight layout and cannot be fixed once the holes are cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardwired and recessed, fitted by a licensed electrician. Confirm the void depth and insulation clearance before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor wider coverage see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/recessed-lighting\"\u003ewide angle downlights\u003c\/a\u003e. For accent work, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/recessed-lighting\"\u003enarrow beam downlights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"6W — 500 lumens","offer_id":67594984784237,"sku":"ALV-CCTD-6W","price":21.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9W — 750 lumens","offer_id":67594984817005,"sku":"ALV-CCTD-9W","price":21.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9W — 810 lumens Focused","offer_id":67594984849773,"sku":"ALV-CCTD-9W-FC","price":21.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9W — 1500 lumens Dimmable","offer_id":67594984882541,"sku":"ALV-CCTD-9W-HO","price":35.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12W — 1100 lumens","offer_id":67594984915309,"sku":"ALV-CCTD-12W","price":23.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/alvettolighting.com\/products\/adjustable-cct-downlight","provider":"Alvetto Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}