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sleyer
post Feb 5 2025, 08:16 PM

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need advice.. my house 3 room and evrry room have 4 downlight

make it really bright n sakit mata.. i plan to change downlight with low watt maybe around 5 or 4watt but for 5inci don't have that lower watt

so can i change to dimmer ??

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this is my current switch

please advise 😭😭🙏
sleyer
post Feb 6 2025, 06:52 PM

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QUOTE(brutus @ Feb 6 2025, 03:19 PM)
What is your original bulb specifications?
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using this 5inci 1 room have 4 light bangwall.gif bangwall.gif

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QUOTE(noien @ Feb 6 2025, 07:10 AM)
Easiest step is just remove it and let it empty.

Or change to smart led where u can control with WiFi.
Some smart led bulb can control colour brightness thru app
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if cutoff 2 light ... still bright



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post Feb 7 2025, 10:34 AM

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QUOTE(jimbet1337 @ Feb 7 2025, 08:58 AM)
If bedrooms. Consider low Kelvin rating. Higher ones are harsh. Especially at night.
https://oakandgrainrefinishing.com/understa...signing-spaces/
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I use 4 x 3000K 6" Philips Meson square downlight for my bedroom. 1 switch controls a pair. I normally just turn on a pair and seldom use both pairs
https://www.cimalighting.com.my/philips/phi...465-6-17w-59467
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However, I turned them off completely post 9pm and use auxiliary Ikea Tagarp placed next to my bed. 2 sets of bulb give me selection flexibility for low lumens bulb.
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This setup suits my usage pattern and kinda works for me. It may not suits you but I'm just sharing.  biggrin.gif

I realize the downlight can't do much so I need some auxiliary lighting.

Downlight with adjustable brightness could work for you though.
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tq for share this also my final solution if ceiling light can't Modify
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post Feb 9 2025, 09:40 PM

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QUOTE(brutus @ Feb 8 2025, 05:30 PM)
Bro, this photo you shared is actually PHILIPS 6" Downlight 1200lm. If 5" it is actually only 900lm.
What color (CCT) you using? 6500K?
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my contractor purchase that light brand philip. 2 year ago.. what i know 5 inci daylight and 15watt if not mistaken
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post Feb 10 2025, 07:42 PM

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QUOTE(brutus @ Feb 9 2025, 10:00 PM)
Without knowing the original specifications, not easy to advise you what to get.
PHILIPS very standard:
5" = 13W/900lm
6" = 17W/1200lm
8" = 24W/1750lm

The newer series comes with IO (interlaced optics) which reduces glare.
Daylight (6500K) in my opinion not suitable for bedroom. Go for neutral white (4000K) or if you can take it got for warm white (3000K).
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if 5" 13wtt and my bedroom have 4 unit.. its really bright doh.gif

any model lumen or whatt below 5watt?

also i found some dimmer film can reduce half lumen

 

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