I am a fan of Cree bulbs, especially with their warranty and standing behind their product. I find their LEDs to be an excellent replication of incandescent "warm white" at about 2700 Kelvin, and usually the Cree bulbs will have more lumens than other LED brands I have brought (Phillips). There is usually a small trade-off in watts. These are 11 watts.
Installation is very simple. You remove the old bulb from your recessed light can. Then you turn each metal clip on the Cree light to the left/counter-clockwise until it lines up with the notch above it (on the blue housing). BE CAREFUL as the clips are bare metal and may be sharp. I can't even call them sharp, it is just that they are a thin, bare metal and you are moving them by hand with a little force.
Then you just screw the socket adapter into your existing socket and push the light into the can and it will latch into place.
I tried to avoid any adjustment bars, screws, etc. in my recessed cans so that the clips are clear of them. I did this so if I want to remove one, it should be easier.
To remove, you can gently pull the Cree housing away from the ceiling and give it a turn counter-clockwise as it forces the clips to turn back to the right (clockwise), and release pressure.
These are noticeably brighter than the 75 watt incandescent BR40 bulbs they replaced. The old bulbs were about 5 years old though so they may have lost brightness over time.
I was hesitant about these as opposed to using Cree BR40 bulbs as my bulbs come right to the face of the recessed can so they are flush with the ceiling. These are set back a few inches. Since most of the ceilings I use these on are normal 8' high, I was worried if they would shed light on a smaller space, but they light it up perfectly. If you have 8' ceilings and have 75 watt cans now these will look brighter. At 90/100 watt floods, these 75 watt equivalents will look the same brightness.
The photos included in my review are in an 11’ ceiling. They are (in order) old bulb light off, new Cree light off, old bulb light on, new Cree light on. The room is just as well lit, and actually a bit better, than with the 75 watt BR40 incandescent bulbs I replaced. No harsh shadows, warm white light, 11 watts versus 75, so 44 watts instead of 300 watts for the room.
Plus these are one piece not a bulb and can so now its a little better sealed at each can.
Outside of the clips being a little "sharp", these are awesome.
| Brand | Cree Lighting |
|---|---|
| Color | Soft White |
| Material | Aluminum Oxide |
| Style | 75W |
| Light fixture form | Recessed |
| Product Dimensions | 1"L x 1"W x 1"H |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor, Indoor |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Installation Type | Flush Mount |
| Special Feature | Instant On, Dimmable, Shatter Resistant |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Finish Type | Glossy |
| Shade Material | Aluminum |
| Number of Light Sources | 1 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Light Color | Soft White |
| Shape | Round |
| Included Components | LED Bulb |
| Lighting Method | LED |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Wattage | 150 watts |
| Bulb Base | E26 Medium |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Switch Type | Touch |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Brightness | 2155 Lumen |
| Efficiency | 14.37 lumens/watt |
| Mounting Type | Ceiling Mount |
| Shade Color | White |
| Fixture Type | Non Removable |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Manufacturer | Cree |
| UPC | 849665021780 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00849665021780 |
| Model Name | 6 inch retrofit downlight 75W Equivalent |
| Part Number | TRDL6-0802700FH50-12DE26-1-11 |
| Item Weight | 13.4 ounces |
| Item model number | TRDL6-0802700FH50-12DE26-1-11 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Finish | Glossy |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Cutting Diameter | 7.5 Inches |
| Special Features | Instant On, Dimmable, Shatter Resistant |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 10 year 100% satisfaction guarantee. |
| Assembled Diameter | 7.5 Inches |
