8" SLIMLED PRO - ROUND - HIGH OUTPUT RECESSED DOWNLIGHT - SLMPRO8-40K-BK

Name: 8" SLIMLED PRO - ROUND - HIGH OUTPUT RECESSED DOWNLIGHT - SLMPRO8-40K-BK
Brand: LITELINE
SKU: SLMPRO8-40K-BK
Price: 208.97 CAD
Availability: InStock

SKU: SLMPRO8-40K-BK

Brand: LITELINE

Some ceilings need more than a polite glow — they need real punch. The 8" SLIMLED PRO round recessed downlight from LITELINE, model SLMPRO8-40K-BK, is one of those fixtures people hunt for when a standard pot light just isn't cutting it. Known as a slim panel light, a wafer light, a canless downlight or simply a pot light, this super high output LED delivers serious brightness from a disc that hides almost completely in the ceiling. Because no recessed housing is required, it drops straight into the ceiling and connects to the included driver — a favourite trick for renovations, basement finishing, retail refreshes and any project where you want big light without cutting into joists.

Under the hood, this is a 33W integrated LED fixture producing 2585 lumens at 4000°K, a crisp neutral white that keeps kitchens, garages and workspaces looking clean and awake. It runs on standard 120V, it is dimmable, and its 120° beam angle spreads light wall to wall instead of leaving dark corners. The profile is only 1-11/16" thick, it is I.C. rated for direct contact with insulation, wired with plenum rated FT6 wire, and it is approved for wet location use. The finish here is black, a sharp modern look that recedes into dark ceilings or frames a bright one. LITELINE backs the SLIMLEDPRO Series with a Lifetime Warranty, so years of maintenance-free light are part of the deal.

This is the downlight for open-concept kitchens, tall living rooms, basements, laundry rooms, covered porches, garages and workshops, and just as happily for boutiques, clinics, offices, restaurants and small warehouses where fewer fixtures must do more work. Its wet location approval and I.C. rating make it a natural fit for Canadian homes with insulated attics, humid bathrooms and sheltered outdoor ceilings. Want a softer, warmer mood instead? Look at the 8" SLIMLED Pro 2700K black or the 8" SLIMLED Pro 3000K black, or keep 4000K and switch finishes with the 8" SLIMLED Pro 4000K white. Light up your project properly — add the SLIMLED PRO to your cart today.

Built for output, not bulk
The SLIMLEDPRO Series was engineered around one idea: put as much usable light as possible into the thinnest possible fixture. At 1-11/16" thick, this 8" round slim LED downlight needs no recessed can, no rough-in housing and no deep plenum cavity above the ceiling. The LED board sits against an integrated heat sink that pulls heat away from the diodes, which is exactly what keeps a high output fixture stable over the long haul. The included driver stays outside the aperture and slips into the ceiling beside the fixture, so the visible result is a clean disc of light flush with the drywall — no trim ring hardware on display, no glare bowl, no dated builder-grade look.

Light quality and colour
SLMPRO8-40K-BK is tuned to 4000°K, the neutral white that reads as bright and clean without going blue. It is the colour contractors choose for kitchens, garages, laundry rooms, workshops and commercial spaces where people need to see detail and judge colour honestly. The 120° beam angle is wide, so light washes across countertops and floors instead of punching a narrow hot spot, and the 2585 lumen output from a single 8" aperture means you can often cover a room with fewer fixtures than a 4" or 6" layout would require. The fixture is fully dimmable, letting the same downlight go from task-bright to evening-soft on one circuit.

Technical specifications
Model: SLMPRO8-40K-BK
Series: SLIMLEDPRO, 8" Round
Wattage: 33W
Lumens: 2585
Colour temperature: 4000°K
Voltage: 120V
Beam angle: 120°
Thickness: 1-11/16"
Dimming: Dimmable
Rating: I.C. rated, approved for Wet Location
Wiring: Plenum rated FT6 wire
Finish: Black
Warranty: Lifetime Warranty

Installation and electrical
Installation is deliberately DIY-friendly. Cut the opening, connect the supplied driver to your 120V line, clip the fixture into place and you're done — no housing to hang between joists and no need to work around existing ductwork. Because the unit is I.C. rated for direct contact with insulation, it can be installed in insulated ceilings without pulling insulation back, and the plenum rated FT6 wire suits jobs where inspectors look closely at cable type above a ceiling. Wet location approval extends the same fixture to soffits, covered porches, shower ceilings and other damp areas. Pair it with a quality LED-compatible dimmer, and on larger installs keep all fixtures on a matching dimmer type for smooth, consistent low-end performance.

Applications, options and documentation
Think open-concept main floors, high ceilings where a small aperture would look lost, finished basements, garages and home gyms, plus retail floors, waiting rooms, corridors, restaurants and light industrial spaces. Mixing finishes and colour temperatures across one project is easy within the family: choose the 8" SLIMLED Pro 4000K brushed nickel for a softer metallic edge, the 8" SLIMLED Pro 3500K black for a slightly warmer neutral, or the 8" SLIMLED Pro 2700K brushed nickel for cozy living areas. The full technical PDF spec sheet for this model is available in the Documentation tab, with the complete ordering guide, feature list and Lifetime Warranty reference for your submittals and permit package.

Technical Files