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Kingsman
post Mar 17 2012, 11:02 PM

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May I know what is the ideal distance between downlights?
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post Mar 19 2012, 01:14 PM

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Hi guys, I have a 24 feet X 15 feet living hall, total size is 360 sq ft.
I wanted to build a L Box surrounding the living hall which will form a shape of rectangle, the wiring man suggested to install total 16 downlights at the L Box area. My questions are:
1) Is 16 downlights too many for a 360sq ft living hall?
2) If the number of downlights is 16, should I use 4" or 6" downlights?
3) What wattage should I use for the bulb if there's 16 downlights? go for lower watt?

Please look at these pictures to get an rough idea of my wiring layout.
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Kingsman
post Mar 19 2012, 09:40 PM

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QUOTE(cky80 @ Mar 19 2012, 02:18 PM)
wow...looks like overkill sweat.gif
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Really? Do you think I should reduce it to just 8 downlights? sigh...
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post Mar 19 2012, 10:49 PM

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QUOTE(weikee @ Mar 19 2012, 10:05 PM)
How many switches for 16 downlight? You need minimal 4 switch, best will be 8. But why so many?

Better use T5, much brighter and better distribution of light. You can configure 2 switch for the T5 inside the L box. One for Even, another for Odd. So switch both you get all your T5 switch on.
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2 switches for 16 downlights, 1 for even 1 for odd number. I was advised to install 16, distance between downlights is around 4-5 feet..Maybe the wiring man want to earn my money..sigh, I should have done research before the wiring..now If I insists to install just 8, then 1 switch will turn on all 8 downlights.
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post Mar 20 2012, 11:32 AM

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QUOTE(dchk @ Mar 20 2012, 10:34 AM)
You need to work some magic. If you don't mind, there is also AliExpress


Added on March 20, 2012, 10:35 am

They do, you just need to post the right question.


Added on March 20, 2012, 10:41 am

1) The spacing of the wiring from the side wall is too near. At least 3' away from the side wall.
2) If you ceiling height is no more than 15', 4" (more units) or 6" should be fine. If you want, and I presume you have plaster ceiling, just get them to lower it to 13' which will make a whole lot of difference. But if you want to feel of spaciousness then you will have to have a higher ceiling. Just remember, when it is time to change a fuse bulb, it will be a real hassle.
3) Your wire man is making a killing here as he is going to charge you for each light point.
4) Besides that, when he install the downlight, he will probably charge  you another fee. The more downlight the more $$$.
5) You also need to spend more to purchase downlight and bulb
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Thanks man, I appreciate your advice.
The width of the L Box to be installed is 2 feet, I plan to install just 8 downlights instead of 16. gonna pick those 6" downlights.
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post Apr 16 2012, 10:30 AM

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QUOTE(tunemusic @ Apr 15 2012, 12:56 AM)
Hi, I would like to seek opinions from the experts here...
My ceiling height is only 100" and planning to use 4" downlight without glass..
what is the suggestive distance of each downlight?
I prefer bright environment
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If you're using 4" downlights and want a bright environment, I would say at least 4-5 feet distance.


 

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