LED Downlights

We sell a wide range of LED downlight globes and complete LED downlight fittings. Please browse our products below or read on for more information.

LED Downlight Globes

If your existing downlight fitting uses one of these bulbs, you can simply plug in one of our LED replacements:

MR16 - MR16 or GU5.3 bulbs are by far the most common. These are the ubiquitous low voltage downlights (12V) found in almost every household. Historically these fittings used halogen bulbs that consumed 35W or 50W of power.

GU10 - GU10 globes connect to mains voltage (240V AC). As such, they do not need a transformer. You install these bulbs with a 'push and twist' action. You can find them in some track lighting systems, range hoods, spotlights, or recessed fittings.

MR11 - MR11 or G4 lamps are a smaller version of the MR16. They, too, are low voltage bi-pin downlights. They're often found in cabinetry or above kitchen benchtops. The old halogen versions of these would draw 20W.

G4, & G9 Globes - G9 globes require mains voltage (240V). These bulbs come in a compact 'capsule' form factor found in some downlight fittings.

AR111 - AR111 or G53 lights are a large diameter 12V spotlight. They're often found in retail shopfronts, hotels, and some homes. As with any LED downlight globes, check the socket in the image matches what you have.

E27 Bulbs - Some downlight fittings contain a reflector globe with a standard Edison Screw base. These downlight fittings often use an 'R80' (or similar) bulb. Head over to our light bulbs page for options.

PL Lamps - Large diameter downlights found in commercial buildings employ yet another type of downlight globe. Initially developed by Philips Lighting (PL), these lamps use small fluorescent tubes. They come in various bases with either a '2 Pin' or '4 Pin' connector. See our LED lamps page for some options.

LED Downlight Fittings

The globes listed above are less relevant if you're after a downlight fitting. LED downlight kits are now integrated into a complete mains-voltage light fitting (no replacement bulb required).

When buying an entire fitting, its overall size (and features) become more important. The most obvious feature is the ceiling cut-out that they are recessed into. For example:

• 70mm Downlight - for ceiling cutouts of about 70mm (7cm) diameter
• 90mm Downlight - for 90mm (9cm) diameter or similar, including 92mm, etc.
• 120mm Downlight - for ~120mm cutouts
• 150mm Downlight - for ~150mm '6-inch' ceiling holes
• 200mm Downlight - for ~200mm '8-inch' ceiling holes

There are many other cut-out sizes in use as well. There is some flexibility or tolerance within each category. And you or your electrician can always cut a larger hole if needed.

Dimmable LED Downlights

Another helpful classification is whether or not a downlight is dimmable. We specify on each of our product pages if the down light can be dimmed.

In most cases, you should be able to dim our LED downlights with an existing dimmer switch. In some cases, you may need to upgrade to an LED optimised dimmer to get the best results. Some old dimmers can let you down if only a small number of bulbs are connected to them, or if you want to dim down to a faint light level.

If you don't have a dimmer switch, you can still use all of our 'dimmable' downlights on a regular light switch.