For most homes a tri-colour, CRI 90, IP44 rated downlight with a 5 year warranty covers around 90 percent of use cases. It lets you choose your colour temperature on the fitting and handles kitchens and bathrooms without issue.
Choose 3000K warm white for living rooms, bedrooms and hallways, and 4000K cool white for kitchens, bathrooms and garages. A tri-colour selectable downlight lets you switch between both.
No. Many budget imports are not. The downlights in our range are dimmable when paired with a compatible LED dimmer. Check the product page or ask us if you are unsure.
IP44 is fine for most bathroom ceilings. Directly above a shower or in a wet zone, look for IP54 or IP65.
Only if they are IC-F rated. Most quality Australian downlights are. Putting insulation against a non-IC rated fitting is a fire risk, so check before you buy.
In Australia you must use a licensed electrician to install or hardwire a 240V downlight. You can legally replace a GU10 globe or if you have a plug based installed yourself, which is why GU10 fittings offer more long-term flexibility.
A quality LED downlight is rated to around 50,000 hours, which is 15 years or more at normal use. Warranty length is the single best signal of quality.