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BEST MINIMALIST EXTERIOR CYLINDER: Homeowner Favorite | 2024 Update

Updated: Oct 2


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BEST MINIMALIST EXTERIOR CYLINDER
How To Buy: Lumens Cutsheet: WAC Dot Ceiling Mount Dimmer Recommended By Manufacturer: Lutron Diva DVELV-300P Color Rendering: 90+ Color Temperature: 3000K Lumens: 800 Wattage: 16 Power Supply/Driver: Driver is built in, and included with the LED. Indoor/Outdoor: Approved for indoor locations, and exterior (wet) locations where fixture is mounted to underside of a roof, at a soffit or eave location. Saving Cost: Changing to a less costly cylinder downlight can be a strategy for reducing cost on your project, if this particular fixture is too expensive.

Tips for Using This Light on Your Project | BEST MINIMALIST EXTERIOR CYLINDER:


Dimming:

All dimmers are not created equal. Flickering and buzzing can often be traced back to using a dimmer that isn’t compatible with the LED, or to connecting too many LEDs to a single dimmer. Quality lighting manufacturers often publish literature on which dimmer lines can be used with their LED light fixture. This particular light manufacturer provides a dimmer report listing out which dimmers are compatible with this light fixture. From this list, I like to use Lutron ELV dimmers on my projects. It is always worthwhile budgeting for quality dimmers that are compatible with the LED you have chosen.


Value Engineering & Alternates:

Changing to a less costly cylinder downlight can be a strategy for reducing cost on your project, if this particular fixture is too expensive. If on the other hand you'd like to find an exterior cylinder light that can be adjusted and aimed, then I recommend checking out the CY1 from Lucifer Lighting.


Lighting Layout

One of the most common questions I get, is "how should I lay out the lighting"? If you need help laying out your lighting, check out our free partner site LightingJUMP.com. We provide simple lighting diagrams so that you can be confident in your design.





Another common question I get, is "how many lights will I need"? If you need help figuring out how many lights are needed, try out our free partner site LightingJUMP.com. We provide simple lighting estimators so you can be confident that you will have enough light for your designs.






















I hope this helps! Reach out if you have questions, and good luck with your project!


If you'd like help finding the right lighting vibe for your project, we also offer free Youtube tutorials at Youtube.com/@LightingJUMP 


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