Luminaires from ConTech Lighting, Hubbell Lighting/Kurt Versen, Jesco Lighting, MaxLite, and Tech Lighting round out our list of the latest retrofit fixtures.
3-1/2″ LED Square Install From Below, Hubbell Lighting/Kurt Versen A lensed, 3-1/2″ square downlight offers a small aperture with shielding and glare control for applications requiring installation from below the ceiling plane. The medium beam distribution is 40 degrees with field-changeable reflectors in 33-degree and 53-degree spreads. An installation aperture slides into the cut-out while tool-less adjustment tabs ensure the unit is flush with the ceiling. The fixture comes standard in 3000K with a CRI of 83 as well as in 2700K, 3500K, and 4000K. Zero-to-10V dimmable down to 10%.
R2ARM Series 2″ Adjustable LED Recessed Downlight, ConTech Lighting Fitted with a high-output, multi-chip LED array, this recessed downlight is available in 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K and delivers up to 1,588 lumens. Adjustable up to 45 degrees when installed in a 1/2″ to 1″ ceiling and to 30 degrees in a 1-1/2″ ceiling. The mechanism adjustment includes gradation marks every 15 degrees as well as a set screw to lock the tilt adjustment. It is offered with spot, medium, and flood beam distributions. contechlighting.com
CM405-S and CM405M, Jesco Lighting
For applications requiring ADA compliance, these driverless LED
wall, ceiling, and recessed-ceiling retrofit luminaires operate without an
in-line or ancillary driver to facilitate installation. Both models come in
2700K, 3000K, and 4000K with a CRI of 90 and are dimmable down to 10% with
leading- or trailing-edge incandescent or low-voltage dimmers. The 15W CM405-M
is 7.38” in diameter and 1.25” deep and delivers up to 1,200 lumens while the
12W CM405-S is 6” in diameter, 1.25” deep, and delivers up to 900 lumens. Both
fixtures feature a polycarbonate lens and brushed nickel, chrome, and white
trim rings.
8″ Eco Series LED Recessed Retrofit Downlights, MaxLite
This recessed downlight comes standard in 3000K and 4000K, with
custom options including 2700K and 5000K, at a CRI of 82 and delivers up to
2,200 lumens. The universal-voltage fixture mounts to an existing recessed
frame. Dimmable down to 1% using zero-to-10V controls, it is cULus listed for
use in damp locations. maxlite.com
Element 3″ LED Remodel Adjustable Downlight, Tech Lighting
Using just 19W, this adjustable downlight comes in 2700K, 3000K,
and 3500K with CRIs of 80 or 90. The luminaire has a 5.75”-deep housing for
installation below the ceiling. A field changeable optic supplies 15-degree,
25-degree, and 40-degree beam spreads, and the fixture tilts up to 30 degrees
and offers a 361-degree rotation. A flangeless option includes a ceiling
cut-out template suited for drywall and wood ceiling installations. Flanged
trims match the rest of the company’s 3” LED downlight platform. California
Title 24 compliant. techlighting.com
Hallie Busta is a former associate editor of products and technology at ARCHITECT, Architectural Lighting, and Residential Architect. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill school and a LEED Green Associate credential. Previously, she wrote about building-material sales and distribution at Hanley Wood. Follow her on Twitter at @HallieBusta.
