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Review on Sunco Selectable Downlight Junction by Brad Lovro

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Only buy if you don't mind. Problems

I will never buy again. I saved some money by not buying the TorchStar brand I bought previously and I REALLY regret it. Yes, they work and they shine. However, they're cheap, flimsy, and I'm not even sure they should be encoded. First, the electrical box is made of thin plastic. There is no metal housing like the Torchstar and other solid electronic boxes. Second, there is no grounding. Seriously, is it even legal to connect this way in the US?!? Third, they don't include a template to mark your 6.3" hole. So yeah, you're better off with a radial compass to get it right because you only have 1/4 inch of headroom. Fourth, and perhaps most annoying, the plastic is so flimsy that it broke when I opened the spring-loaded clamp arm to push the light fixture into the ceiling. I had guests the next night so I had to gather everything together as I didn't have time to return it. Also, wire spring terminals are just complete bullshit. If you're not EXTREMELY careful with them, they will bend and fold on their own. I've installed dozens of lights over the years. I'm telling you, choose TorchStar or another reputable brand. Don't be cheap like me. You will regret it.

Pros
  • Recessed lights
Cons
  • No effect