Save Money With Low Voltage Downlighters
Downlighters are light fittings that are generally located in an area that is out of sight. They are typically located on the ceiling. The only part of a downlighter that is visible is the decorative rim and the light bulb that is located in the middle. The rest of the light fitting is held in place by spring clips in the ceiling. The clips help to keep downlighters in place so that they will not fall out. Some of the most common places that people choose to put these lights in their homes include the kitchen and the bathroom. They help to give a nice, modern look to any room and are becoming more popular in other rooms in the home such as bedrooms and hallways.
Downlighters shine light at a beam angle, either a narrow beam angle or a wide beam angle. Unless you are planning on using a single downlighter fixture to bring attention to one particular spot in your home such as a piece of art or painting, you will want to install several of them in an area so that you will not have any dark spots. It is best to go with the wide beam angle when you are choosing downlighters to use as a main light source for a room in your home.
As awareness of our individual energy usage becomes more widespread – in terms of environmental impact and of how much money we spend on energy – we must give careful consideration to each electrical item that we buy, and lights are no exception. If you are planning to buy downlighters, be sure that you understand how much power will be used by each fitting when you have them installed. You will measure the amount of energy that is used by the watts of the bulbs, not the voltage.
If you would like to install downlighters into your home, but would also like to cut down on energy usage and save money, you may want to consider low-voltage downlighters. You will need a transformer in order to use these 12 volt lighting fixtures in your home. You will need to make sure that the transformer that you use is capable of supporting the number of lights that you are planning to install. You do this by matching up the wattage.
Most low voltage transformers can be used with dimmer switches, however it is recommended – that even if you think the transformer you are about to purchase will work for you – you should double check to make sure that both the switch and the transformer will work together successfully. By choosing to use low voltage downlighters instead of general ones, you will be saving yourself money on energy costs. And in the end you will have a modern new style of lighting in your home without the worries of a larger electricity bill.
You should keep in mind, however, that some building regulations will not allow you to install downlighters into your home. If you rent out your home or live in a flat, you will need to check to make sure downlighters are allowed in the building.
Low voltage downlighters are an affordable lighting source for businesses and homes. These lights are manufactured by companies such as Thorn Lighting.
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