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Recessed LED lights for new construction

6 years ago

Hello, we are building a new home and last time we did this was 13 years ago. We have recessed lights but I don't like how the housing is open, (showing the bulbs, circular ridges, etc.) and would rather have a flat surface more flush with the ceiling. I've searched some threads but want to make sure that what is being recommended is what is currently available. Our contractor said that we need to do LED lighting. I've seen 4" and 6" lights on Home Depot's site...not sure what size we would need, but I want the house fairly brightly lit, hopefully with dimming capability. Thank you!

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Kendall Lighting Center

6 years ago

We sell many of the wafer lights by Lithonia as well! Also highly recommended. If the fixture fails, it usually happens in the first 75 to 100 hrs of burn time. Most of these lights have a 3 to 5 yr warranty. You just pop the unit from the ceiling, clip the new fixture in to the power source and slip back in the ceiling. Hard to explain over text.

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Kendall Lighting Center
6 years ago
I suggest these from WAC lighting. They are affordable, LED, dimmable, and sleek looking.

http://www.waclighting.com/sites/waclighting.com/files/product/specsheet/FM-30_SP_0.pdf

We sell lots of them for new construction or remodel projects!
nanj
6 years ago
Wabash Lighting, When the time comes that the bulb burns out (or dims out), do you replace the whole fixture? Our lighting pro showed us LED recessed lighting but I didn't see the brand. She said the whole fixture is replaced rather than jus the bulb. The WAC fixtures are nice looking.
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Use the the thin LED surface mount rather than actual recessed. They have a much better energy profile for multiple reasons. No giant leaky holes in your ceiling is a big bonus for good air sealing. Similar to this. But the better quality that your electrician’s supply house carries. ehttps://www.homedepot.com/p/Halo-HLB-6-in-White-Round-Integrated-LED-Recessed-Light-Direct-Mount-Kit-with-Selectable-CCT-2700K-5000K-No-Can-Needed-HLB6099FS1EMWR/306051064
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Square Peg Audio/Video
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Check out these LED Wafer lights from Lithonia Lighting...

No visible bulb or ridges at the trim, 4" or 6", wet/dry locations, dimmable, recommend 2700K (Kelvin) 3000K or 3500K for residential applications. The LED wafer fixture is detachable from the wiring compartment if replacement is needed.

We use them for our recessed lighting projects when replacements are required or desired.

https://www.acuitybrands.com/products/detail/579430/Lithonia-Lighting/WF6-Downlight/Wafer-LED-Indoor-Outdoor-6-in-Housing-Free-Recessed-Downlight

New construction pan shown below - WF4PAN or WF6PAN
Sandy K
6 years ago
Thank you for being so helpful! So many decisions to make, it’s overwhelming!!
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Square Peg Audio/Video
6 years ago
Yep, I know, I've been there - Good Luck!

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