The difference between downlights and spotlights
1. The difference between downlight and spotlight ceiling opening
Generally speaking, there are three kinds of hole sizes for household downlights, one is 2-inch hole size, the other is 2.5-inch hole size, and the other is 3-inch hole size. If the size of the downlight is large, the overall height of the downlight will be higher, so the requirements for the depth of the ceiling for home decoration will be greater. Usually, the downlight should be fully stretched and the height should be between 10 cm and 13 cm. The ceiling depth is generally more than 13 cm. If the ceiling is too shallow, you can consider installing ceiling spotlights or horizontal downlights. The ceiling spotlight installation ceiling requires only 6 to 8 cm.
2. The difference between downlights and spotlights
From the light source, downlights can be installed with incandescent bulbs or energy-saving lamps. When installed with incandescent lamps, it is yellow light. When installing energy-saving lamps, depending on the type of bulb, it can be white or yellow. Because the number of downlights in the home is generally large, considering the energy saving problem, the energy-saving lamps are generally installed inside the downlights. Now there are mini energy-saving lamps dedicated to downlights on the market. The energy-saving lamps are divided into two types: 2U tube and spiral tube. There are four types of wattage: 3 watts, 5 watts, 7 watts, and 9 watts. In addition, the downlight is fixed, and its light source direction cannot be adjusted, while the light source direction of the spotlight can be changed.
3. The difference between downlight and spotlight effect requirements
The energy-saving lamps are used inside the downlights, and the colors are white light and yellow light to choose from. The diffused light source has no spotlight and low temperature. It belongs to auxiliary lamps, so it is mainly used for lighting, and the angle of the light source cannot be adjusted. In the hallway, around the bedroom and around the living room. Spotlights used in home decoration are divided into embedded spotlights and exposed spotlights, which are generally used in living rooms, bedrooms, TV background walls, wine cabinets, shoe cabinets, etc.
4. The price difference between downlights and spotlights
From the price point of view, the spotlights are more expensive in the same grade. Generally speaking, the domestic downlight spotlight brands with better quality are Op, Sanxiong·Aurora, NVC, Songye and Sanli. Among them, NVC, Sanxiong·Aurora, and Songye are more cost-effective. Downlights generally have three types: large (5 inches), medium (4 inches), and small (2.5 inches). The current market price of the trumpet is between 25-15 yuan, the medium is between 28-32 yuan, and the large is between 36-48 yuan. Of course, the above prices do not include light sources. There are two types of downlights, horizontal and vertical.
5. Downlights and spotlights have different risks
Generally speaking, downlights are safer than spotlights. Generally, spotlights cannot be used to irradiate wool fabrics at close range, nor can there be flammable obstacles at close range, otherwise it is easy to cause fire, and downlights will not have much of this aspect. consideration.
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