The Nara is an 18W adjustable LED ceiling light a160mm surface-mounted fitting rather than a recessed downlight. The ordercode says CTC, close to ceiling, and that is the important distinction: no ceiling cut-out isrequired.

Surface mounted, so no hole in the ceiling

That makes it a genuine option where recessing is impossible a concrete slab, a rentedproperty, a ceiling with insulation or services in the way. It also means retrofitting does not involvepatching and painting.

Adjustable, so it aims

The head tilts, so the beam can be pointed at a wall, artwork or a bench rather than straight down.Combined with a 120 beam that gives a broad wash you can steer set the aimduring installation, because it is fiddly on a ladder afterwards.

Three colour temperatures, and a high CRI

3000K, 4000K or 5500K, selected at installation. WithCRI above 84 colours read accurately noticeably better than a budget downlight,and worth having where you are lighting artwork, a kitchen bench or a wardrobe.

Where it works

• Concrete-slab and rendered ceilings where no cut-out is possible.
• Retrofits, with no patching or painting.
• Aiming at artwork, feature walls or a bench run.
• Rentals, where cutting the ceiling is out of the question.

Specifying it

160mm, 55mm high, in aluminium and polycarbonate, black or white.18W built-in LED giving 1,500lm, beam 120, CRI >84. It isdimmable, runs on 240V, and is IP20 indoor and dry locationsonly. Warranty is three years.

Supplied and supported by Lights For You. Being IP20, keep it out of bathrooms and away fromexternal eaves the Macro is the IP44 option if you need one of those positions.

Questions

Does it need a ceiling cut-out?

No. It is a close-to-ceiling surface fitting, so it mounts to the face of the ceiling with no hole.

Does it aim?

Yes, the head is adjustable, so the beam can be pointed at a wall, artwork or a bench. Set the aim during installation.

How bright is it?

1,500lm from 18W, on a 120 beam, with CRI above 84 noticeably better colour rendering than a budget downlight.

Can I choose the colour temperature?

Yes, at installation: 3000K, 4000K or 5500K.

Is it dimmable?

Yes.

Can it go in a bathroom or under an eave?

No. It is IP20. For a splash-rated fitting, the Macro downlight is IP44.

What is the warranty?

Three years.