So I don’t typically compromise on lighting. I’ve installed numerous conventional 6” can lights throughout our home with relatively costly LED trim kits and generally been happy with the results. When I stumbled upon these and realized they were about half the cost of 6” cans with LED bulbs, I crossed my fingers and bought 30 of them for our basement.
First off, these are well engineered lights. Someone put a lot of thought into this design. They are very easy to install with simple tools. You will need 1/2” knockout clamps and that’s about it, save the wire, switches, etc.
Most impressively, these can be positioned anywhere on the ceiling regardless of where your joists are located, but only on new installs (before hanging drywall). I pre-installed the ballast boxes before hanging drywall. Regardless of where you want lights or the locations of my joists, the lights will fit given how the clamping mechanism works. An example of what may perceived to be a problematic joist location is included in the photo. However, this is a non-issue for new installs. But, you cannot do this for a retrofit as the ballast box is a bit larger than the opening provided for some joist locations. For retro-fits you definitely want to be clear of the joists.
Regarding light output, I’m pleased but I’m not quite sure they put out the stated lumens. I have cans of the same rated capacity at a slightly greater spacing in another room and the overall luminescence appears to be the same. I went with a 4’ by 4’ spacing in the photo and am happy with the results. Better to have too much light and dimmer rather than not enough.
I used a 4-1/8” hole saw and it is perfectly sized for the job. The lights come with an integral gasket which is great if there is an uninsulated space above, but this results in the lights sitting not quite flush with the ceiling. It’s not objectionable but I’m picky. Since this was a basement rehab, I removed the gasket and they sit tight and flush with the ceiling. It’s a very clean look.
The Lutron dimmers recommended work flawlessly, not a hint of flickering and they dim down quite low.
My only suggestion to the manufacturer is to provide either longer cable lengths between the ballast and light or provide an option to buy extension cables. For new installs, the light needs to be located within less than a foot from the ballast. This was not an option for me in some instances so I needed extension cables which were very difficult to come by. However, there were relatively inexpensive when I finally located them from another vendor.
All in all these are absolutely worth every penny. You cannot go wrong with these lights provided you plan ahead on new installs. On retrofits there should work issue and they would be ideal for drop ceilings. checked all 30 lights when they arrived and all functioned without issue. I cannot speak to longevity as my lights have less than 40 hours on them. Provided their longevity is a good as this product design, I don’t expect to ever have to replace them.
Brand | Ensenior |
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Color | 5000k/4000k/3500k/3000k/2700k - 5cct White |
Material | Aluminum |
Style | Modern |
Light fixture form | Recessed |
Room Type | Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway |
Product Dimensions | 6.69"L x 6.69"W x 0.94"H |
Specific Uses For Product | Indoor use only |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Installation Type | Ceiling Mount |
Special Feature | Energy Star certified & ETL-listed & UL-listed, 50000hrs lifespan, 5 years warranty, Damp location available, Easy to install & Space-saving, 5%-100% Dimmable |
Control Method | Touch |
Light Source Type | LED |
Finish Type | Painted |
Number of Light Sources | 12 |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Theme | Snug, Modern |
Light Color | White |
Shape | Round |
Included Components | Recessed Lights,Junction Boxes,Cutting Template,User Manual |
Warranty Type | manufacturer-and-seller-combination |
Lighting Method | Downlight |
Specification Met | Energy Star, ETL |
Item Weight | 11.77 Pounds |
Number of Items | 12 |
Wattage | 12 watts |
Bulb Base | GU5.3 |
Controller Type | Push Button |
Switch Type | Push Button |
Unit Count | 12 count |
Brightness | 1050 Lumen |
Efficiency | High Energy Efficiency |
Mounting Type | Recessed |
Shade Color | White |
Fixture Type | Non Removable |
Assembly Required | No |
Manufacturer | Ensenior |
UPC | 791348673413 |
Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
Model Name | 6 Inch 5CCT Recessed Ceiling Light |
Part Number | Vecot |
Item Weight | 11.77 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 6I-5CCT-12PACK |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 6 inch |
Finish | Painted |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 12 |
Cutting Diameter | 6 Inches |
Plug Format | A- US style |
Special Features | Energy Star certified & ETL-listed & UL-listed, 50000hrs lifespan, 5 years warranty, Damp location available, Easy to install & Space-saving, 5%-100% Dimmable |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 5-year warranty. |
Assembled Diameter | 6 Inches |