Popular Science: Can’t tell the difference between LED spotlights and LED downlights?

　　Friends who exclaimed "easy", please answer, what is the difference between the usage of LED downlights and LED spotlights?

　　Stop imagining, let the following pictures and text explain it!

　　Unlike ceiling lamps, floor lamps and chandeliers which can sometimes stand out by their "appearance", downlights and spotlights have always relied on their strength - using pure light and shadow to shape taste and achieve excellent decorative effects.

　　1. Distinguish from the definition and characteristics

Downlights are a type of lighting fixture 　　that is embedded in the ceiling and emits light downward . Its greatest feature is that it can maintain the overall unity and perfection of architectural decoration, and will not destroy the perfect unity of ceiling art due to the setting of the lamp. Downlights do not take up space and can add a soft atmosphere to the space. If you want to create a warm feeling, you can try to install multiple downlights.

　　Compared with ordinary surface-mounted lamps, downlights are more focused, have more uniform light, and have no dark areas. They are suitable for basic lighting or auxiliary lighting and are often used in corridors, bathrooms, and kitchens.

　　(Application of downlights in corridors)

　　Spotlights are highly focused lamps with small beam angles. The light has strong expressiveness, and the angle is flexible and adjustable, and can be used to specify specific targets. They are used to highlight aesthetic effects, highlight the sense of hierarchy, and create atmosphere, such as emphasizing a place that is very tasteful or very innovative. They can play a leading role in overall lighting and can also provide local lighting.

　　(Spotlights illuminate the TV cabinet)

　　2. Distinguish from the installation position

　　The light source direction of ceiling downlights is generally not adjustable, but can only be fixed in one direction, which can evenly illuminate the application area. Most downlights are built-in, and only show their existence through light. They are generally installed more than 150mm inside the ceiling. Of course, downlights are also external. Installing downlights in areas without ceiling lights or chandeliers is a good choice. The light is softer than that of spotlights.

　　(Application of downlights in restaurant entrances)

　　Spotlights are mainly installed around the ceiling or on the top of furniture, or placed inside the wall, wall skirt or skirting. The light source direction of the spotlight can be adjusted freely, and the angle can be adjusted according to actual needs to focus on and highlight the local area. Spotlights can generally be divided into track type, point hanging type and embedded type. If there is no ceiling in the decoration, you need to choose ceiling spotlights, and the appearance of the lamps should match the home decoration style. It is often used to illuminate decorative paintings, wardrobes, wine cabinets, cabinets, and bookcases.

　　(Application of spotlights in key lighting)

　　3. From the price point of view, LED downlights are more expensive

　　The current market price of 3-10W LED downlights is 40-100 yuan, and LED downlights above 10W are generally above 100 yuan. Of course, the prices of different shapes and light sources are definitely different. There are also LED downlights that are made by enterprises themselves, and the price is definitely more expensive. Spotlights are relatively cheaper, with 3W MR16LED spotlights costing around 20 yuan, and 5W LED spotlights costing around 40-50 yuan.

　　4. Only by combining tube and projection can we create a perfect lighting environment

　　Downlights provide comfortable and soft basic lighting for home spaces, but they cannot express the owner's personality and style.

　　Spotlights can emphasize or show objects that the owner needs to highlight, such as TV walls, hanging paintings, accessories, etc., and can produce clean and clear light spots to enhance the effect. Only the ingenious combination of downlights and spotlights can create a bright and personalized lighting environment.

　　In the home, warm white or pure white color temperature is often used. If there is natural white, it is of course better, which is the white light that lasts the longest in a day. The characteristics of warm white are warmth, and the characteristics of pure white are brightness. There are main lights such as ceiling lights and chandeliers in the home, as well as auxiliary lights such as downlights, spotlights, wall lights, and light strips. It is best to use pure white and warm white together.

　　5. When to choose downlights

　　Many friends start to buy lamps after the basic decoration is completed. The purchase of lamps is the last step of home decoration. However, if you want to use downlights to create a perfect lighting atmosphere, it is recommended to start buying during the ceiling stage and ensure that the installation is completed before cleaning to ensure that the house and ceiling are clean. The following decoration progress chart is for your reference.

　　6. About installation

　　The installation of LED downlights and LED spotlights is also relatively simple, and generally these installations are done by professional decoration companies. The most important thing to pay attention to is the size of the opening. 3W or 5W LED downlights are commonly used in home decoration. The opening of 3W is usually 7-9 cm, and the opening of 5W is generally 9-10 cm. This should be noted. According to past experience, many owners have taken a detour in the size of the opening. If the hole is too small, it is easy to deal with. It takes some labor to increase it again. If the hole is too large, the light cannot be installed. You can only return it and buy it again, which costs a lot of effort.

　　7. Tips:

　　It should be noted that LED spotlights generally cannot be used to illuminate wool fabrics at close range, nor can they be used near flammable obstacles, otherwise it is easy to cause a fire.