by Shane Henson — April 20, 2012—A comprehensive line of high-efficiency, high-quality recessed downlights designed for use in a wide range of non-residential environments, including hospitality, retail, healthcare, educational and commercial offices, is now available from Cooper Lighting. According to the provider of lighting fixtures and controls, its newly launched Halo Commercial line features some of the highest optical efficiencies in commercial recessed downlighting, and includes the industry’s first commercial ENERGY STAR-qualified compact fluorescent recessed downlights that meet the new 2012 stringent ENERGY STAR luminaire requirements.
Cooper Lighting says its Halo Commercial line of 6-inch and 8-inch aperture downlights and 4-inch and 6-inch directional downlights provides some of the highest optical efficiencies, even yielding over 70 percent (on select open-specular reflector trim models). This translates into savings by requiring fewer fixtures and lower watts per square foot, while still delivering a comfortable, well-illuminated space. The highly efficient offering accepts compact fluorescent, metal halide, tungsten halogen and integrated LED (light-emitting diode) lamping options.
The versatile and thoughtful design of the Halo Commercial line is intended to save time and money for the contractor, specifier and distributor. To do this, all products feature a fully assembled and pre-wired “boat-shaped” housing frame featuring Halo’s patented pre-installed No Fuss Bar Hanger system. This innovative system allows for quick installation from above or below the ceiling for both new construction and remodeling projects, allowing for flexible and easy installation. The ready-to-install trims include easy-to-use torsion springs that are aligned with Halo’s universal 180-degree mounting positions. The simple two-components ordering (housing and trim) for both installations make stocking and ordering simple.
The Halo Commercial product line includes a full palette of open, lensed and wall wash trims that are available in a variety of finishes and styles including a standard one-piece polished self-flange trim and optional white self-flange choice. Reflector finishes include Specular Clear and Gold, Semi-Specular Clear, Gloss White and include a Crossblade Reflector option. Baffle trims are offered in White and Black. Glass lensed trim options include Prismatic, Clear, Diffuse, Fresnel and a Drop Opal glass lens.
