UK Plumbing & Electrical News

LED downlights are one of the most frequently specified products in domestic and light commercial electrical work — and one of the most frequently mis-specified.

A practical GU10 LED specification guide for UK electricians — covering lumens vs watts, colour temperature choices, beam angles, dimmability, IP ratings for bathrooms, and how to spec every room correctly.

Specify the wrong colour temperature and the client will call. This guide explains when to use 2700K, 3000K, 4000K and 6500K LED lighting — with a quick reference table and notes on CRI.