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BEST MINIMALIST WALL WASHER LIGHT: Homeowner Favorite | 2024 Update

Updated: Oct 2


Snapshot:

BEST MINIMALIST WALL WASHER LIGHT
How To Buy: Amazon.com Cutsheet: WAC Lotos R4ERAR Dimmer Recommended By Manufacturer: Lutron DVELV-300P Diva Color Rendering: 90+ (never buy LEDs that have a score less than 90). A score of 80 is actually worse than fluorescent lighting. Color Temperature: 2700K, 3000K (We don't recommend 3500K for residential projects) Housing/Mounting: Refer to manufacturer cutsheet to confirm the best mounting approach for your project. The housing is included with the purchase of the light. Lumens: 800 Wattage: 9 Power Supply/Driver: Included with purchase of the light. Indoor/Outdoor: Approved for indoor and outdoor locations (recessed into the underside of roof eaves and soffits). Saving Cost: Changing to a less costly wall washer be a strategy for reducing cost on your project.

Tips for Using This Light on Your Project | Best Minimalist Wall Washer Light:


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 has published a list of recommended dimmers here (WAC Dimming Report). For my projects I like to use Lutron. It is always worthwhile budgeting for quality dimmers that are compatible with the LED you have chosen.


Value Engineering & Alternates:

If I find that I need to reduce cost on a project, a less costly wall washer from Feit can be part of a cost reducing strategy. If on the other hand a project calls for a sleeker design, with superior optics, I like to budget more for this luxury wall washer from WAC.


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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