Mains Voltage Cast/Pressed Downlights
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The clue is in the name 
Pressed DLs are pressed from a sheet of steel.
Cast DLs are made by pouring molten alloy into a DL shaped mould.
The only real difference is looks. I prefer cast DLs, as they tent to have a nice bevelled edge, and the pressed fittings can often distort slightly, so they don't sit perfectly flush with the ceiling.
Pressed DLs are pressed from a sheet of steel.
Cast DLs are made by pouring molten alloy into a DL shaped mould.
The only real difference is looks. I prefer cast DLs, as they tent to have a nice bevelled edge, and the pressed fittings can often distort slightly, so they don't sit perfectly flush with the ceiling.
Personally yes, and I have fitted cast DLs in my house, but I am a bit sad and sit and look at my lights
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I never look at my lights...
..they are only there so I can look at other things at night.
..they are only there so I can look at other things at night.
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