Applications and Features for LED luminairies
FAQs rund um LED-Leuchten
Sammlung über häufig gestellte Fragen rund um LED-Leuchten (Nicht LED-Lampen)
Where can I get support and advice on recessed ceiling spots/downlights?
Recessed ceiling spotlights/downlights are available in many different versions. These parameters primarily define this product family:
- Hole diameter - We recommend selecting the spots first, then drilling the holes. Otherwise the limitation is predetermined Output
- Light output in lumens, or wattage. How much light is needed in the room. There is no general answer to this question. Use the following link for the project enquiry
- Installation depth - usually a mandatory requirement in terms of drill hole depth or distance from suspended ceiling.
- Color temperature dimmability - We recommend modern options such as DALI or Casambi.
- Beam angle - For uniform room illumination. Usually determined by the distribution of the spots in the room and the room height.
- Fastening - Installation in false ceiling or concrete ceiling Glare - Depending on the viewing angle, lower LEDs in the spotlight can often no longer be perceived as a bright point of light, thus ensuring pleasant lighting.
If you have a lighting project and would like to use downlights, please use the link provided for our project enquiry form. We will try to answer all your questions.
What different LED luminaires are available?
It is a challenging topic. A basic distinction can be made between these types of LED luminaires:
- designer luminaires (the eye pays the price regardless of the technical design)
- luminaires with replaceable LED light sources (less sustainable)
- luminaires with permanently integrated LED boards and their own LED driver (most sustainable solution with the best efficiency and flexible options for dimming via DALI, 1-10V, etc.)
- technical luminaires with special lighting tasks such as LED downlights.
What is the difference between lights and lamps?
Colloquially, they are often equated with each other. However, lighting experts make a clear distinction between lamps and luminaires.
This also applies to LEDs. A lamp is the typical light source (e.g. a light bulb) that is screwed into the socket of a luminaire. That already explains it. Luminaire is the system consisting of lamp, base, lampshade, etc. LED luminaires are available with a replaceable LED light source (lamp) and with a permanently installed LED module. The advantages and disadvantages can be found in another FAQ.