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Spotlights & Downlights

Downlights light a room from the ceiling, and tilting spotlight-style heads let you aim the light where it is needed. This collection holds Knightsbridge downlights: GU10 fittings from ranges such as Ambar, Dipa, Odina and Oran, fire-rated GU10 downlights such as the VFCF and FireNova models, integrated LED downlights such as the SpektroLED Evo and RenuLED, commercial ASHA, SARA and SEREN downlights, and EMPOWER emergency downlights.

Choosing Spotlights & Downlights

Choose a downlight by its light source, whether the ceiling needs a fire-rated fitting and how wet the room gets.

GU10 fittings or integrated LED

A GU10 downlight takes a separate lamp, so the bulb sets the colour and brightness; Knightsbridge pairs ranges such as Ambar, Dipa, Odina and Oran with its GU10 light sources, including dimmable and SmartKnight options. Integrated LED downlights have the light source built in: the SpektroLED Evo SPKEVF switches between 5W and 7W and between 2700K, 3000K, 4000K and 6000K, and the RenuLED RE6CTF between 3000K, 4000K and 6500K.

Fire-rated downlights

The VFCFC is fire-rated for 30, 60 and 90 minutes in solid timber and 30 minutes in web-joist and I-joist, and the VFRDGICW is tested to BS476 Part 21 & 23 and complies with Building Regulations Part B (Fire Safety). Many are IC rated for insulation contact, some with conditions: the VFCF fittings are IC rated when used with a maximum 6W LED lamp.

Bathrooms and wet areas

For bathrooms, choose an IP65 fitting. The RDSHW and RDSHCBR are IP65 GU10 downlights for bathrooms and shower rooms with a 35W maximum lamp, and the VFRSHGICW is an IP65 fire-rated shower downlight. Several IP65 models, such as the VFCFIPC and SPKEVTAB, are rated IP65 from below and IP20 from above.

Commercial downlights

The ASHA downlights, such as the AS8CWA and AS30CWA, are IP54 with a switch for 3000K, 4000K or 5700K. The SARA and SEREN downlights have three selectable wattages and 3000K, 4000K or 5000K; the SA3040CAD and SER3040AD add 0-10V dimming, and the SA1525CDALI and SER3040DALI use DALI2 control gear.

Emergency downlights

The EMPOWER4 and ENM5C use a LiFePO4 lithium battery for a minimum of 3 hours, and the EMPOWER4ST and EMPOWERSTL add an automatic self-test.

RangeExamplesLight sourceKey feature
DipaDIA1FRW, DIC2TSBGU10 lampAnti-glare
VFCFVFCFTW, VFCFIPWGU10 lamp, 35W maxFire-rated
SpektroLED EvoSPKEVF, SPKEVTWIntegrated LEDIP65, fire-rated

Brands we stock in Spotlights & Downlights

Knightsbridge.

Every downlight and emergency fitting on this page is made by Knightsbridge.

Related categories

Find lamps in GU10 bulbs, see emergency downlights and batten and linear lights, add control with smart lighting, or browse indoor lighting and the wider lighting range.

Frequently asked questions

Do 230V downlights need a transformer?

No, 230V downlights usually run straight from the mains lighting circuit, so a GU10 fitting needs no transformer. Low-voltage MR16 lamps are different and need a transformer or driver. Integrated LED downlights carry their own driver, usually built in or on a short lead. The range here includes mains lamp-holder and integrated LED downlights.

What is a spotlight bezel?

A spotlight bezel is the visible trim ring of a recessed downlight, framing the lamp and covering the edge of the ceiling cut-out. Bezels come in finishes such as white, chrome, brass and black to suit a room. Some fittings use clip-on magnetic bezels, so the finish can be changed after fitting. The range here includes downlights in several bezel finishes.

What downlights can you use in a bathroom?

Use a downlight with an IP rating that suits its bathroom zone. Above a bath or shower, look for a sealed IP65 fitting, while areas well away from water can usually take an IP20 model. Fire-rated versions can help where there is a room above. Check the zone rules with a qualified electrician. The range here includes IP65 shower downlights with lamp holders or integrated LEDs.

How long do LED downlights last?

LED downlights typically last tens of thousands of hours, which can mean many years of normal home use. Heat shortens LED life, so fittings with good heat sinking and space around them in the ceiling void tend to last longer. In a lamp-holder downlight, a failed LED lamp can simply be swapped. The range here includes integrated LED and lamp-holder downlights.

How do you change a downlight bulb?

Switch off the light, let the lamp cool, then release it from its holder. A GU10 lamp is pushed up gently and turned anticlockwise to release it. Some fittings hold the lamp with a clip or ring that must be released first. Fit a matching lamp within the fitting's maximum wattage. Integrated LED downlights have no separate bulb, so the fitting itself is replaced.

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