Soffit downlight recommendations

[draker541]

Hello.

I'm looking for some down-light LEDs to install in the soffit of my shop. I've tried a few options and have had mixed results. The thin 6" puck lights have too wide of a throw on the light. I also tried some smaller 4" lights, which I've attached a picture of. The lights are really for aesthetics and not really for usable light. I may add a flood light or two later if I need it. I tried some barn light style lights that mount on the wall, I like the look but there isn't a lot of room from the top of the garage door to the soffit.

What have you had success with?

 

[LopezBart]

I assume this is around the building, shining/washing mostly on the walls?

 

[draker541]

 

[draker541]

I assume this is around the building, shining/washing mostly on the walls?

Sorry I meant to attach a picture to the first post. But it didn't attach. I've attached it separately in another post.
Basically just two lights over the bay doors. These doors are around 11ft wide, 14ft tall. This is just me surface mounting the light to get a visual.

 

[mike93lx]

How about a narrow beam gimbal?

HALO HLA 4 in. Color Selectable (2700K-5000K) Canless Recessed Narrow Beam Adjustable Gimbal Trim Integrated LED Kit HLA406FL9FS1EMWR - The Home Depot

Refine your living space with Halo HLA Color Selectable Canless Recessed Narrow Beam Adjustable Gimbal Trim Integrated LED Kit.

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[draker541]

How about a narrow beam gimbal?

HALO HLA 4 in. Color Selectable (2700K-5000K) Canless Recessed Narrow Beam Adjustable Gimbal Trim Integrated LED Kit HLA406FL9FS1EMWR - The Home Depot

Refine your living space with Halo HLA Color Selectable Canless Recessed Narrow Beam Adjustable Gimbal Trim Integrated LED Kit.

www.homedepot.com

I do like that the color temp is selectable. Although I'd probably just leave it on 3000k. I'll give this a look!

 

[Norcal]

How about a narrow beam gimbal?

HALO HLA 4 in. Color Selectable (2700K-5000K) Canless Recessed Narrow Beam Adjustable Gimbal Trim Integrated LED Kit HLA406FL9FS1EMWR - The Home Depot

Refine your living space with Halo HLA Color Selectable Canless Recessed Narrow Beam Adjustable Gimbal Trim Integrated LED Kit.

www.homedepot.com

Are they listed for a damp location?

 

[sparky 1971]

Are they listed for a damp location?

Yes. According to Halo, they are listed for a wet location but I have my doubts about that. I used some in a soffit, but the metal soffit material was a little too thin for the springs to work right. I made some shims out of 1/2" plywood and all is well.

HLA4 4" Adjustable Canless Direct Mount | Cooper Lighting Solutions

No housing is needed with HALO's directional lighting! Ultra-thin solution saves time and money.

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[mike93lx]

Are they listed for a damp location?

Yes. I've used wafers in bathrooms right over showers without an issue so far

 

[Notgrownup]

I just have LED pot lights

 

[draker541]

I’m going to pick up two of the 4” gimbal light and give them a go. I think it’ll look similar to the picture I posted above. I’m fine with that.

 

[Buckaroo5]

I’m going to pick up two of the 4” gimbal light and give them a go. I think it’ll look similar to the picture I posted above. I’m fine with that.

Installed some of these HALO white color selectables in my kitchen. The 4" gimbal floods and the 4" narrow beam. I also installed some 6" floods. I also have them all set at 3000K right now. Very nice lights and easy to install. FYI, I bought one of my 6" floods from HD and the rest from ElectricBargainStore.com because the were cheaper. Although they had the same model number, the HD one was newer (I think) and was a little different color. I called the HALO folks and they figured out it had a different ART number, so was a different version They sent me another one to match the rest of the lights no questions asked.