Recessed light

The main feature of the housing is designed to ensure that no flammable materials come into contact with the hot lighting fixture.

Badly-housed downlights can be a fire hazard, though all newer ones contain a self-resetting thermal switch for safety.

The intent of this rating is to prevent potential sparks from escaping the luminaire into the air plenum and getting recirculated in the HVAC system.

Recessed lighting styles have evolved with more manufacturers creating quality trims for a variety of applications.

Recessed lighting trim usually comes in the standard baffle in black or white, which is the most popular.

[citation needed] They are made to absorb extra light and create a crisp architectural appearance.

[4] Lastly, there are the wall-washer trims, which are designed to eliminate the often seen "scalloped light effect".