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TORCHSTAR E-Star Series: 3 Inch Gimbal LED 💡 Recessed Lights with Junction Box - Industrial Electrical Innovation Review

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Description of TORCHSTAR E-Star Series: 3 Inch Gimbal LED 💡 Recessed Lights with Junction Box - Industrial Electrical Innovation

💡3-in-1 Design: The 3-in-1 design of this recessed light lets you replace the existing light bulbs, recessed trims and housing cans which allows for easier installation and saves you money on labor costs. This gimbal LED recessed light is not compatible with TORCHSTAR New Construction Mounting Plate. The CRI90+ highlights all your decorations with vivid and natural lighting. 💡Great Durability: The light fixture and j-box are both IC rated, letting it be able to be in contact with combustible materials. The airtight structure effectively prevents heated airflow diffusion. The metal light body makes it durable and able to be used in damp locations. 💡Energy Efficiency: With the same brightness as a 50W incandescent lamp, this 7W LED downlight reduces your energy usage and electricity bills while still being suitable with AC120V input voltage. 💡Smooth Dimming: This light is compatible with the majority of LED dimmers on the market and can smoothly dim from 10% to 100%, allowing it to fit a wide range of lighting applications such as in kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms. 💡Quality Assurance: This ETL and Energy Star certified product also meets the requirements for JA8 and Title 24, showing that it is not only safe to operate, but also that it has excellent performance. It also comes with a 5-year warranty included for your rights and benefits as a customer

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Super Easy Installation

Rating is based on 4000k Cool White. I have installed many lights and have never installed anything as simple as this one. I'm a DIYer so not a pro - I was afraid to mess with junction boxes etc so I really liked them. It was so easy! Just drill holes, route wires, insert wires into the quick connectors attached to each light and voila, DONE! So easy! I was also concerned about the brightness of the light. We wanted something bright, but not so bright that it burns out your eyes. I'm happy to…

Pros
  • Confident
Cons
  • Annoying

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Easy installation. Looks great!

It took us a weekend to get them. The first day is measured and planned (there is always a plan) and the next day is installed. The light came on easily after we drilled holes in our thick cast. Just be careful not to chip the plaster. Wiring was simple, pretty much plugging the lamps into each other (in the attic) and adding a wall switch. They are on the dimmer. I used white caulk around each bracket so the edge isn't visible. I want the fairing around the lights to be at least 8 inches…

Pros
  • Beautiful
Cons
  • Sad device

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great purchase, transformed my dining room. Read the instructions.

I've read a few reviews that say they have design flaws that make installation difficult. You are not. If you've read the instructions, it says to drill holes with a 3.5" hole saw, not a 3" hole saw. If ordering these make sure you have a 3.5 inch hole saw. I got their cheap set from Port Freight which is great for drywall. I installed 6 of these lamps in my dim dining room to illuminate the artwork and then turned on the dimmer. The light quality is fantastic and they are just the right…

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Quality

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great lighting easy to install

I ordered 3 of these 3" 2700k LED pendant lights and wow. My wife wanted some ceiling lights off the ceiling of our house and they were incredibly easy to install. I have just hooked them up to our existing streetlights (front door and garage torches) and they all worked great. I just took a 3" drill bit and drilled through the reveal. The connectors in the J-box are foolproof and comply with building codes for existing installations.I'm still waiting for an answer from them as I'm missing 1…

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  • I hold my fists
Cons
  • Will do

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Highly recommended!

I bought these lights to use for hanging pictures on the wall. They boost colors but are very bright. I had to install them with a Lutron Diva dimmer. Works perfectly! I found installing these lamps very easy. I installed all six and ordered six more. Overall they appear to be well made, but I was a bit disappointed with the way the light rotates and moves up and down. There is no real mechanism by which the light is regulated. The light just sits in place and you just move it around and tape…

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  • Positive only
Cons
  • Cord is shorter than other picks

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great replacement for halogen bulbs

After much research I decided on these bulbs based on customer reviews and specifications. the box is impressive. The build quality is excellent. They are all metal which is nice. The installation was as I expected after reading the reviews, but with one correction. The headlights aren't hard to get clips through the hole. I waited to buy a hole saw until I had it in my hands. Buy a 3 1/4 hole saw and you'll be fine. As stated in other reviews, junction boxes are a whole different story. Once…

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • New competitors

Revainrating 4 out of 5

**Post Install Update**

Like other Torchstar products I have purchased they are well built and appear to produce the advertised lumens. I have yet to install them but after hooking them up to an extension cord to test placement I'm happy with the light output. They are bright so I will install a dimmer. I fear for durability because they get installed the day before and if they fail I don't want to get stuck in a 3.5" hole so I'll be buying a few extra ones to have on hand. product range and seem to be on par with big

Pros
  • GOLS Certified
Cons
  • Available in Black Only

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Superb build quality with critical design flaw

I haven't had a chance to install these bulbs yet (nor will - read on). The build quality is very good; This is not a problem. Other recessed lights have a separate glass and lamp assembly. You install the glass in the drywall and then insert the light into the glass. If the light burns out, pull it out and replace it. You install them by pushing back two springs, inserting the jar through a hole in the drywall, and releasing the springs, which then hold it in place. This is a design flaw…

Pros
  • Impressive
Cons
  • Dull packaging