In this product review Damien Heath of Heath Electrical Services (MK) tries out the Luceco FType integrated LED fire rated downlight.
What attracted you to the product in the first place?
Although I’ve read plenty about the Luceco range of products in the past, I’ve not actually fitted many myself, so this gave me the perfect chance to see if the brand would impress me. The FType comes with the claim that it is the first 100 lumens per watt fire rated downlight to hit the market, so I wanted to see whether this was true and how it would perform once installed.
What were your initial impressions of the product?
The FType downlight is very compact and well-built, which is credit to the designers who have clearly packed a lot of technology into such a small unit. I also found the push connectors to be one of the best designs on the market.
How easy was the unit to use?
The downlights were a breeze to install and I found that the push connectors and clamp design work very well. It comes supplied with a flat white bezel as standard, but there is the option to use flat and bevelled bezels which are easily interchangeable and come in a variety of colours and finishes to suit your customer’s preference.
What type of application was the product used for?
It was used in a domestic application where the client required new downlights. Installation was very simple and the customer has commented on how pleased they’ve been with the output and aesthetics of the fittings, as well as the energy savings that they’re now benefiting from.
Are there any features and benefits that you particularly enjoyed?
Obviously one of the major selling points of the unit is the light output per watt and I have to say that I was extremely impressed with this. Luceco uses Samsung LED chips in the FType and the quality, crispness and colour really stood out. Another nice feature is that the connections are mounted directly to the top of the fittings.
Would you recommend the product to other electricians?
Yes, I would absolutely recommend the FType. Although I’ve traditionally used products from competitors in the past, I’d go as far as to say that this high quality, competitively priced fitting is the perfect downlight for electrical installers.
For more information about the FType fire rated downlight from Luceco visit: www.luceco.com/uk/ftype
