{"id":22511,"date":"2025-02-26T11:30:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T11:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/?p=22511"},"modified":"2025-02-26T11:30:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T11:30:11","slug":"next-generation-downlight-innovation-from-luceco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/next-generation-downlight-innovation-from-luceco\/","title":{"rendered":"Next-generation downlight innovation from Luceco"},"content":{"rendered":"

Luceco\u2019s latest innovation in downlighting technology has been shaped by the hands that matter most – those of professional electrical contractors.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new FType Elite downlight represents a significant advancement in installation efficiency and practical functionality, developed through extensive collaboration with contractors who install thousands of downlights annually.<\/p>\n

The development team worked alongside a dedicated focus group of electrical professionals, observing their installation processes and gathering insights that have directly influenced the product\u2019s design. This collaborative approach has resulted in adjustments that specifically address common installation challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve listened and delivered on the details that mattered, by putting contractors at the heart of our development process, we\u2019ve been able to develop a downlight that is truly easy to install,\u201d said Shyel Stark, global product manager at Luceco. \u201cEvery enhancement in the FType Elite has been vetted and refi ned based on real-world installation experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

Key features driven by contractor feedback include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 ClipFit System that allows full unrestricted access for easier wiring. Once cables are attached, a simple push into the housing and close of the lid secures the cables.
\n\u2022 Optimised cable exit designed specifically for smooth fitting through a 76mm cut-out
\n\u2022 Advanced NEL\/NEL PushFit terminal blocks compatible with both solid and stranded cables
\n\u2022 A QuickView window enabling swift cable inspection after the lid is secured
\n\u2022 Removable terminal block with 1st\/2nd fix connector that dramatically reduces 500V testing time during full installations.<\/p>\n

The FType Elite maintains Luceco\u2019s signature premium features, including a wide 60-degree baffled back lens for reduced glare, while incorporating these practical innovations. The power change range offers remarkable versatility with both 4 Colour CCT or D2W CCT options, delivering complete flexibility for any installation environment.<\/p>\n

Fire-rated and fully compliant with Part L building regulations, the FType Elite also comes with a seven-year warranty. The range includes regressed, flat, and adjustable options, with convenient 10-pack quantities available for larger projects.<\/p>\n

The FType Elite is available through electrical wholesalers now, ready to transform your next installation project.<\/p>\n

www.luceco.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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