Start with the space, not the old fitting
Replacing an existing light doesn’t always mean choosing the closest LED equivalent.
Think about what the space is used for and whether the current lighting is actually doing the job.
A workshop or warehouse may need good, even coverage from battens. Offices and commercial spaces may be better suited to panels, while corridors, entrances and communal areas could need bulkheads.
If the existing lighting has always left dark spots or uneven coverage, an LED upgrade is a good opportunity to put that right.
30W - 60W 5ft Tri-Colour LED Batten Fitting
- Part Code: FBAT5CCW
- Stock Code: 2905-7410
£45.26 For 1
£54.31 inc VAT
X1 31W - 54W 5ft LED CCT Steel Batten Fitting
- Part Code: XCBT5X1
- Stock Code: 2834-6599
£43.08 For 1
£51.70 inc VAT
36W 600mm x 600mm LED Tri-Colour Backlit TPA Panel
- Part Code: FP66/CC
- Stock Code: 2831-3989
£26.95 For 1
£32.34 inc VAT
X1 17W - 27W 600mm x 600mm LED Wattage Selectable CCT Panel
- Part Code: XCLGP66X1
- Stock Code: 2904-8257
£29.50 For 1
£35.40 inc VAT
Check the output
Wattage alone doesn’t tell you how much light a fitting produces.
When comparing LED options, look at the lumen output as well as the wattage and make sure the fitting will give you the level of light the space needs.
More light isn’t automatically better, either. The aim is to get the right coverage without over-lighting the area.
Think about colour temperature
Colour temperature can make a noticeable difference to a space.
Some jobs call for a warmer light, while commercial and working environments often use cooler or more neutral options.
If you want more flexibility, look for fittings with selectable colour temperatures. That gives you the option to choose the setting that works best once you’re on site.
DOME II 8W - 20W LED Tri-Colour Bulkhead White
- Part Code: FDOMECCW
- Stock Code: 2897-8339
£23.91 For 1
£28.69 inc VAT
5.5W / 7.5W LED Fire Rated Tri-Colour Downlight
- Part Code: FFRDCCW
- Stock Code: 2831-3983
£11.90 For 1
£14.28 inc VAT
30W - 60W 5ft Tri-Colour LED Batten Fitting
- Part Code: FBAT5CCW
- Stock Code: 2905-7410
£45.26 For 1
£54.31 inc VAT
X1 8W - 16W LED CCT Bulkhead White
- Part Code: XCBHX1
- Stock Code: 2855-9041
£25.53 For 1
£30.64 inc VAT
Do you need more flexibility?
Some newer LED fittings give you more than one wattage or colour-temperature setting in the same product.
That can be useful when you’re working across different areas of a building or when the exact requirement isn’t clear until installation.
It can also mean carrying fewer different fittings between jobs.
The key is to check what can be adjusted and make sure the final setting suits the application.
What about controls and emergency lighting?
An LED upgrade is also a good time to look at how the lighting is controlled.
Does every fitting need to be on all the time? Would sensors work better in corridors, store rooms or other areas with less frequent use?
And where emergency lighting is required, make sure it’s included in the plan rather than treated as an afterthought.
Replacing downlights?
If you’re changing existing downlights, check more than the cut-out size.
Look at the fitting requirements, colour temperature, dimming compatibility and whether a fire-rated option is needed for the installation.
Selectable fittings can give you more flexibility when working across different rooms or customer preferences.
Get the upgrade right first time
Before choosing new LED lighting, think about:
What the space is used for
How much light it needs
Whether the current coverage could be improved
The right colour temperature
Whether dimming, sensors or emergency lighting are needed
How much flexibility you want from the fitting
An LED upgrade isn’t just about swapping one fitting for another. It’s a chance to make sure the lighting works better for the job.
Darker Days. Sorted.
From battens and bulkheads to panels and downlights, CEF has LED lighting for a wide range of applications.
Lighting for every job, ready when you need it.