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Cree LR6 LED Downlight Module
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Quick Overview
Finally! Dimmable Recessed Long-Lasting LED Lighting! Bring it on, prize winner!
Product Description
Unbelievable. The Cree LR6 consumes only 12 watts of electricity to produce light comparable to 65 watts of incandescent lighting. Energy savings are compounded many times once you take into account the extremely long life you can expect from this LED. Not only is this lamp more energy efficient than a CFL, it is mercury-free, entirely safe, and dimmable. Many of us have been waiting a long time for this advance in residential, dimmable lighting options. This downlight module provides you with everything you need to make the transition to safer, environmentally sound, economically wise lighting, whether as part of new construction or renovation. The time is now for LED lighting. And this is a complete recessed downlight trim kit and an LED light, in one unit. The Cree LR6 Downlight fits standard recessed housings in new construction or as a retrofit for existing fixtures. The 6-inch-diameter unit will install easily in most 6 inch IC or non-IC rated housings via a standard Edison socket, supported by a rotating clip retention system.
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To be honest, this is a remarkable product. This LED produces the soft light most of us prefer using about one-fifth the wattage of similar glowing incandescent lights. And frankly, the Cree LR6 is really good at what it does. This product was the grand prize winner in the solid state lighting category of the 2007 Lighting for Tomorrow Competition, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, and American Lighting Association. This color temperature is 2700 degrees Kelvin (warm white). The unit will dim to about 20% of full light output.
Nitty Gritty
Warm White: Light Output: 650 lumens (40 to 60 watt incandescent equivalent), Color Temperature: 2,700 degrees Kelvin (warm white), Color Rendering: 92 CRI, Electrical Specifications: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 12 watts, Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Bright White: Light Output: 650 lumens (approximately 60 watt incandescent equivalent), Color Temperature: 3,500 degrees Kelvin (warm white), Color Rendering: 92 CRI, Electrical Specifications: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 12 watts, Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
I had about 20 CFLs in my can lights and I was replacing about two per month. In addition, in the winter they had to warm up, and the light color wasn't the best. I switched ALL the lights to these and they are fantastic. Instant on, dimmable to maybe 35%, and perfect color temp.
I've had several parties and when I tell people these are not incandescent lights, they are shocked. They are expensive, but when you realize they last 20 years and you'll likely never ever need to replace one, they are worth it. I measured their power at about 9 Watts and they are brighter than the 15 W CFL they replace. These are the future.
Posted by Allen on Oct 5, 2009 11:15pm