Any sifu here can provide some advice on how to test out newly purchased surface lights/downlights?

Can we connect it directly to the wall outlet and turn on the switch? Not sure if it works and if its safe to do so.

Hi there.. How's your testing going so far? I'm in the verge of getting some downlights. Is the cheaper SIRIM LEDs worth it or still stick to Phillips? Thanks.

I been using the light since 06-2024 til today , so far non of them are shutting down , i actually quite surprised for the quality at this price 😅

I even repeat order few time and replace some of my dimming old LED downlight. Now my storage stil have 3unit for spare , for rm6-7 1 unit , that really insane. Cheaper than 1 plate of chicken rice 😂



This post has been edited by chongkiatz: Aug 6 2025, 08:50 AM

Wow, that's really good to hear. At least one year on and no issues. Can you please share the link? Can pm also if you prefer. Much appreciated.

Another thing, what do you all think about those non-smart multi-color LED downlights? For use in say bedroom, sometimes need really bright light, while other times, just warm cosy lights. Contractor says they aren't as reliable. True?

Here the link , I think as long as with sirim approved will be good to go.

https://my.shp.ee/5xeMgDG , u might go to the seller profile to look for other size or option.

About the multi-color led , i cant comment much as i dont use any of them, i feel it just a gimmick , because i stay few airbnb with multi-color LED but i dont feel i need it , might be excited for few day or to show off to friend & family member , but after this will be like.....trash.

Since multi-color led not that expensive too, not a bad choice to try it , if next time really rosak le , just change it , its so easy to replace an downlight LED.

life short bro , just go for it if u really want to try , u can change back anytime if it causing u problem , for me not a big deal.

Hmm, will try in shop first & consider the tricolour for one room je. At 1/3 cost, can use single color variant everywhere else. These options might be worth it. Might also just play around with spot downlights too or cove lighting.

My other concern is how easy to change the LEDs. Of course no choice, have to be careful not to damage the plaster ceiling. Nevertheless, it's just plug & play right? Me first time messing with this. Current ones are screw/unscrew bulbs in housing. A pain though, cuz small housing & installed horizontally.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Aug 6 2025, 10:48 AM

My home was Square type of downlight , exchange the LED downlight might cause some damage the plaster ceiling especially if the spring is TIGHT one , but this cheapo SIRIM LED spring was not that tight , very easy to take down

For the broken plaster ceiling , i just get the PYE Putty Filler , can easily get from Mr Diy , and because my home ceilling was paint with maxilite plus (that most majority home ceiling paint) , so i just go to shopee buy 1L around RM10-15 for stand by if needed to repaint at the filler area , so far so good