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Review on πŸ”¦ TORCHSTAR Ultra Thin Recessed Downlight: Certified Industrial Electrical Lighting Components for Enhanced Illumination by Girish Underwood

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy to install; excellent light output; Good value for money!

basement; everything on dimmer switches and can say that I am very satisfied with this product. Before installing, I emailed a question to the company, who responded very quickly. I think it deserves the attention of a conscientious company. I read many reviews before purchasing these flashlights and was a bit hesitant to go with the 4000k type. For those who don't understand light color measurements, your standard soft white lightbulb is typically 2700K and your "business" daylight bulb is 5000K. I don't like dark, dirty basements, but I also find fluorescent light too harsh for normal light home use. I find this 4000k very natural light which makes our basement room very comfortable. Before the remodel there were only seven standard pitcher lights in the basement so you can imagine the difference. These 100 watt equivalent models are very bright so I would recommend suitable dimmer switches. I keep the brightness around 60% for normal use, and when I want to watch a good movie I dim it down to the bare minimum (which is surprisingly low). Assembly was easy for me as a do-it-yourselfer. I've read some complaints about the junction box wires being too short, but I haven't found this to be a problem as I was just planning for proper placement. What I found to be a big bonus was that I could install them in an existing box (drywall) that encloses the main HVAC duct. They require little clearance and fit into spaces that would normally be prohibitively expensive. I used the hole cutter on my Dremel tool and found it very easy. * Practice on a pry bar first to find the right setting for the desired diameter. Also, I recommend using 3/8" plastic wire connectors (Romex) for the 1/2" knockouts in the junction box. My electrician friend recommended them to me and said he only uses them now (they are compliant). I agree; They are much easier to use than your standard Romex metal connectors! I have installed these lights in both drywall and false ceilings and I can say I am satisfied!

Pros
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