Mini Puck Downlight Malmbergs MD-29 Surface/Recessed
The MD-29 Mini Puck LED downlight from Malmbergs is supplied with a surface mounting ring but it can also be recessed mounted using the springs.
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Features
The MD-29 Mini Puck LED downlight from Malmbergs is supplied with a surface mounting ring but it can also be recessed mounted using the springs. Suitable for hole sizes of just 36mm, this is one of the smallest LED downlights available. Available in a white or satin chrome finish.
This miniature downlight is 1.2W and has a new and improved lumen output of 91 lumens and is not designed for ambient lighting. Suitable for use for display lighting or under cabinet use. It is powered with a 350mA driver (sold separately). Alternatively this product can now be ordered as a kit of 3 that includes an LED driver and connecting cables.
Key Features
- Wattage: 1.2W
- Constant Current: 350mA additional LED driver required.
- Fitted with plug in connectors for use with 9974011 junction box or connectors can be snipped of and wired into an LED driver.
- Finishes: Satin chrome or white
- IP Rating: IP44
- Light Source: LED
- Lumens: 91 Lumens
- Beam intensity: 250 candelas
- Colour temperature: 2700K
- Voltage: 3.2V
- Dimmable: Yes if used with a dimmable LED driver see related products.
- CRI: Ra80
- Beam Angle: 45 Degrees
- Life Expectancy: 50,000 Hours
- CE Marked & RoHS compliant.
- Manufacturer: Malmbergs
- Guarantee: 5 years
The image below shows the fitting surface mounted using the surface mounting ring. It can also be recessed mounted by removing the ring and utilizing the fixing springs.
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Specifications & Dimensions
Specifications Beam Angle SpecificationsEvery light source from an LED to a simple wax candle has a beam angle. A beam angle is a measurement of how the light is distributed. GU10 LEDs and recessed downlights have a fairly narrow beam of around 40 degrees, anything within 5 degrees is classed as a medium beam.
A wax candle or traditional light bulb would have a beam angle of 360 degrees as the light shines all the way around but is less intense.
Combing brighter downlights with wider 60 degree beams allows you to space them out further, reducing the total amount of lights needed.
More information about beam angles.
45 Degrees Brand SpecificationsMalmbergs CRI SpecificationsCRI stands for Colour Rendering Index. It is a measurement of how well a light source can render the true colour of an object compared to natural light.
Rated out of 100, with an open flame or sunlight being a perfect 100. A light with 90 CRI and above would be classed as having high CRI, while 80 CRI is the standard for LEDs.
82 Ra Cap Type Integrated LED Colour Temperature SpecificationsColour temperature is a measurement of appearance. Measured in Kelvins, the lower the rating, the warmer the light appears. Choosing the right temperature can have a dramatic effect on a room.
2700K - Extra Warm White
Similar to a traditional incandescent light bulb or halogen. It has a more orange and warmer tone, with a ‘soft white’ appearance. Ideal for living rooms.
3000K - Warm White
Clearer, but still quite warm. This is the ‘new norm’ for general lighting and is the most popular option. If you’re unsure I’d recommend trying this one.
4000K - Cool White
Clearer, whiter and crisp; used in commercial locations including supermarkets. Cool white appears brighter than warm white as the LED is covered in less phosphor. It can make a room appear cold and clinical but used correctly (white walls etc) it can make a room appear cleaner and modern.
More information about colour temperatures.
2700K Dimensions Located Below Specifications Table Dimmable Yes Finish Fire Rated No IP Rating SpecificationsIP (International or Ingress Protection) defines a products level of resistance to dust and moisture. The first digit is for dust and the second digit is for moisture.
Anything higher than IP44 can be used in bathroom zones 1 and 2. IP44 is splash proof and resistance to particles larger than 1mm.
An IP65 rating offers a higher resistance to moisture and is generally used outdoors. IP65 is usually specified for bathroom downlights but according to the Building Regulations, IP44 provides adequate protection.
An IP68 rating is fully water resistant and can be submersed in water, up to 1M in depth.
IP44 Insulation Coverable SpecificationsIn order to achieve Part L Compliance (energy efficiency) you shouldn't cut around thermal insulation. If you do this your home or building won't be energy efficient as valuable heat will escape through the hole of the downlight.
A downlight can act like a chimney and draw out warm, rising air from a room, up into the cold space above. The effect is increased in upper floors containing lofts.
Insulation coverable downlights allow you to place thermal insulation directly on top of them.More information about insulation coverable downlights.No Lamp Colour SpecificationsExtra Warm White Life Expectancy Specifications50,000 Hours Lighting Technology LED Lumens 91 Lumens Product Type SpecificationsLED Downlight Sku MD-29* Voltage SpecificationsAC standards for alternating current and DC standards for direct current.
Mains voltage is 230V AC and has a tolerance of 10%, some products are 220V or 240V AC which means they can be classed as mains voltage.
DC voltages usually require an LED driver to convert the mains voltage AC into low voltage DC. Popular DC voltages are 12V or 24V DC.
230V AC Warranty Specifications5 Years Wattage Specifications1.2 W - Height: 21mm
- Diameter: 40mm
- Cut out: 36mm
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Hello, I’m interested in two Mini Puck Downlight Malmbergs MD-29 downlights, SKU MD-29, and I’d like to be sure I get the right LED driver(s). Do I need two – one for each light – or can I use one driver such as SKU ECP4?. I’ve not come across constant current power supplies and I’d like to be sure (a) I don’t overdrive the lights and shorten their life, and (b) I don’t over-dim them either.
Many thanks,
Alan
Question by: Alan on 1 Dec 2022, 18:51The ECP4 would work fine to drive two.Answer by: Mathew Smith (Admin) on 2 Dec 2022, 08:28Yes, the ECP4 would be the recommended driver and it has a minimum load of 2x MD-29 lights:
https://www.downlights.co.uk/small-4w-dimmable-constant-current-led-drivers.html#4w-350ma-led-driver-3-12v
Each light comes with a plug-in connector, if you also order this connector block, it will make wiring easier:
https://www.downlights.co.uk/junction-box-6-way-malmbergs.html
They're also wired in series as they're constant current, so this connector block essentially connects them in series.
We also have 3 kits of these, that includes a driver 3x lights and connector block:
https://www.downlights.co.uk/malmbergs-md-29-surface-recessed-led-downlight-set.html
Answer by: Chris Horridge (Admin) on 4 Dec 2022, 13:51In the white version of MD29 is the recessed surface ring also white?Question by: Adrian on 16 Sep 2023, 07:03Yes the recessed ring will be the same finish as the downlight.Answer by: Mathew Smith (Admin) on 16 Sep 2023, 08:30I’m looking to install 12 of these in a kitchen/diner and ideally would like them to be connected together, so they all turn on at the same time, from two different light switches. Would they be suitable? If so, could you provide me with a ‘shopping list’ of what I’d need to order. Many thanks, JulieQuestion by: Julie on 5 Nov 2023, 10:05If you want all 12 to be switched from 2 different light switches, you'll need 2 way switches which are the more standard version (instead of 1 way).
The easiest way to order is to get 4x kits of 3:
https://www.downlights.co.uk/malmbergs-md-29-surface-recessed-led-downlight-set.html
They come with a driver and connection kit for plug & play use.
You then wire them into your lighting circuit.
You could also order 12x separate lights and either 1 big driver, or 2 drivers etc. This driver will power 3 to 11 lights:
https://www.downlights.co.uk/triac-dimmable-constant-current-led-driver-multiple-output.html
This driver can power all 12:
https://www.downlights.co.uk/constant-current-led-driver-18w-350ma.html
As they're constant current, they need to be wired in series or connected with these:
https://www.downlights.co.uk/junction-box-6-way-malmbergs.html
You'd need 2x to connect all 12.
But the kits are the easiest option.Answer by: Chris Horridge (Admin) on 5 Nov 2023, 10:58I have another question, as these lights are constant current and are daisy chained to each other, does that mean if one light fails, all lights in the series fails? Does using the connector block mitigate this? Many thanks JulieQuestion by: Julie on 23 Nov 2023, 08:14It depends what the failure is. If its a connection issue then it could take out then entire row of lights. But if the LED fails, the other lights will remain on.
The connector block will mitigate this.Answer by: Chris Horridge (Admin) on 23 Nov 2023, 08:17 -
Product Codes
- 9974442 - Satin chrome
- 9974441 - White
