Accessories

Here's what you need to get your lighting working and keep it working. So no fixtures, but the surrounding components: dimmers, drivers, loose bulbs, and the small stuff that can derail a project if you don't have it on hand.

Dimmers

Our spotlights are Triac-dimmable, which is not the same as "fits any dimmer." An old dimmer from the incandescent bulb era has a minimum load of forty watts or more; six LED spotlights together might reach thirty watts, and then you'll get flickering, or a bulb that doesn't turn off completely. We carry two Triac dimmers, both suitable for two-way switching so you can control a light from two locations. If you're unsure about the range, first read Which dimmer works with our spotlights.

Drivers for 12V spotlights

A 12V spotlight needs a driver to reduce the mains voltage. Pay attention to the power: add up the watts of all your spotlights and choose a driver that can handle that, with some margin. Our drivers are dimmable with a remote control, which is useful in places where there isn't a switch in the wall — under a kitchen cabinet, for example, or in a cupboard.

Loose bulbs

For fixtures without built-in LEDs, you need a light source yourself. A G9 bulb fits into small fittings, for example, in wall lights. The E27 filament bulb is meant to be seen: amber-colored glass at 2200K, with visible filaments. This belongs in a pendant light where the bulb itself is the eye-catcher and isn't tucked away.

Mounting material

A plaster frame is plastered into the ceiling so that no visible edge remains — the trimless finish. The connection cable with Euro plug is used if you want to connect a fixture to a socket instead of hardwiring it, for example, for a test setup or a lamp that needs to be moved. And a terminal block connects wires without screws or solder; these cost a few cents, and you always want to have a few too many.

Drivers, transformers, and dimmers: the same components, different names

An LED driver is also called a transformer or power supply; in English, LED driver or power supply. A dimmer is called a dimmer switch, and loose bulbs are called light sources or in English bulbs. Always pay attention to the voltage of a driver: our 12V drivers belong with the 12V spotlights, not with the 230V fixtures.

Frequently asked questions

Which dimmer is compatible with my LED spotlights?

A Triac dimmer, and pay attention to the minimum and maximum power. Add up the watts of all the lamps in the group: that total must fall between those two limits. Our dimmers start at 0.5 watts, so even a single spotlight will work.

How powerful should my driver be?

Take the total power of your spotlights and add about twenty percent. Six 3-watt spotlights is 18 watts, so a 20-watt driver is tight but can work; 40 watts gives peace of mind and room for future expansion.

Do I need an electrician?

For replacing a bulb or connecting a fixture to an existing point, no. As soon as you need to go into the meter box, add a circuit, or work on fixed wiring, yes — that's not worth being frugal about.

What is the difference between 12V and 230V?

A 230V fixture connects directly. A 12V fixture requires a driver, but is often much flatter and therefore suitable for ceilings with little space above them. Check the recessed spotlights to see which variant suits your ceiling.