General
+ WHAT IS SNAP LIGHTING?
Snap Lighting is a patented interchangeable lighting system that lets you change entire light fittings with one hand, without tools, in about 5 seconds.
The system is made up of a recessed socket, and a large range of compatible push-in light fittings. The recessed socket needs a simple DIY installation in a similar way to a plug-in downlight (or by an electrician).
Once the socket is installed, you never need an electrician again. Simply push to install, or push to remove entire light fittings - simply, swiftly and safely.
+ WHY SHOULD I GET SNAP LIGHTING?
So many reasons!
- So quick, easy and affordable to keep your lighting style on-trend. After the sockets are installed, you can click in any new style yourself in 5 seconds! No more electrician costs!
- No commitment pressure. If you get normal light fittings installed and change your mind, guess what? You're up for more electrician cost and hassle. But with Snap Lighting, you can change in seconds with just one hand! And we have a 30 day change of mind returns policy!
- Freedom to change your lighting temporarily for parties, painting, renovating, selling... the list goes on...
- Super quick and easy to change a blown downlight (after many years of reliable performance of course!)
- Get your pendant position just right with tool-free height adjustment and full 360 degree free rotation
- No more electrician costs and hassle ever again. Save hundreds of dollars each time you change your lights!
- No more risking life and limb trying to install conventional fittings yourself - do it safely with Snap Lighting
- No risk! If you don't want Snap Lighting any more for whatever reason, it can be replaced just like any light fitting. It would be like you never had Snap Lighting in the first place!
- Australian designed, made and owned
There's no downside! So maybe a better question is - why wouldn't you get Snap Lighting?
+ IS SNAP LIGHTING 'SMART'?
Snap Lighting isn't smart - it's genius!
To give you the best flexibility and smart options we decided that Snap Lighting would not have smart functionality (Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth control) built in - instead we made it compatible with most smart globes, switches, and dimmers on the market.
This means you can choose whichever smart products you like or already have in your home (e.g. Philips Hue, Lifx, etc), and as smart technology changes, you don't need to change much - just the globes.
See our range of smart globes here.
+ IS SNAP LIGHTING SAFE AND CERTIFIED?
Yes - completely safe and certified. In fact, using Snap Lighting is safer than changing a light bulb!
All Snap Lighting products have been independently tested and approved by TUV Rheinland and shown to comply with, or exceed, IEC international safety standards and Australian Standards.
All Snap Lighting products have the RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark).
Here's some of the technical safety detail for anyone who needs it-
- EESS Responsible Supplier Registration: E8308
- EESS In-Scope Electrical Equipment Risk Level: 1
- Australian Standards (IEC equivalent) Tested by TUV Rheinland: AS/NZS 60598.2.2:2016+A1, AS/NZS 60598.1:2017+A1, and AS/NZS 60598.2.1:2014+A1+A2
- TUV Rheinland Test Report No.: 50367469, and 50342021
+ WILL I GET 'LOCKED IN' TO SNAP LIGHTING PRODUCTS?
No, definitely not.
You're way more 'locked in' when you get normal hard wired lights! They're permanent!
Installing Snap Lighting sockets is just like installing a downlight - they can be removed and changed to a different product if you like - any handyman or electrician can do it.
Look at it this way - you can get an electrician to permanently hard wire normal lights, or you can get them to install Snap Lighting. With hard wired lights you have no options at all without using an electrician. But with Snap Lighting you have so many options (including retrofitting any pendant)!
And if you're worried that our range is too limited, see the next question...
+ CAN I ONLY BUY LIGHTS FROM YOU? WHAT IF I DON'T LIKE YOUR RANGE?
Did you know our range is almost unlimited!? Just about any pendant can be converted to work with Snap Lighting! You have a couple of options -
- We have a service where you can choose pendant lights from just about anywhere, then we fit Snap Lighting connectors making them compatible with our system - all for less than the cost of an electrician! For details and conditions of our 'Unlimited Pendants' service click here.
- You can buy pendant lights yourself, and buy Snap Lighting conversion kits to make them compatible with the Snap Lighting system. Click here for details and to buy the conversion kits.
We are also in discussions with wholesalers and retailers who are looking at integrating Snap Lighting with their extensive ranges. Be first to hear by joining our newsletter!
How it Works
+ HOW DOES IT WORK? WHAT ARE THE STEPS?
Our 'How it Works' page explains it best with explanatory videos and images.
+ CAN I BUY NORMAL LIGHTS ANYWHERE AND USE WITH SNAP LIGHTING?
Yes! Just about any pendant can be converted to work with Snap Lighting!
You have a couple of options -
- We have a service where you can choose pendant lights from just about anywhere, then we fit Snap Lighting connectors making them compatible with our system - all for less than the cost of an electrician! For details and conditions of our 'Unlimited Pendants' service click here.
- You can buy pendant lights yourself, and buy Snap Lighting conversion kits to make them compatible with the Snap Lighting system. Click here for details and to buy the conversion kits.
+ DOES SNAP LIGHTING WORK WITH MY CURRENT DOWNLIGHTS?
Yes! Well... sort of.
Snap Lighting products can't attach to your current downlights, BUT if you have standard 90mm plug-in downlights, you can directly swap them out for Snap Lighting Universal Sockets yourself! Then you're all set! Find out more here.
If you have hard-wired downlights, you will need an Electrician to install the Snap Lighting Universal Sockets for you.
There is no such thing as a standard downlight housing (they're all different), so it would be impossible to make a lighting product that would fit all the different types. Not to mention typical downlights can't support any weight!
That's why we've created the new standard - Snap Lighting!
Snap Lighting products (downlights, pendants, etc) are only compatible with Snap Lighting Universal Socket.
+ IS PENDANT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE?
Yes! And rotation too! Without tools!
Pendant cables simply wind around the Snap Lighting pendant connector and hook into a retention feature.
Check out the videos on the 'How it Works' page to see it in action!
PURCHASING
+ WHERE CAN I GET SNAP LIGHTING?
+ IS SNAP LIGHTING AVAILABLE NOW?
Yes! See our range HERE
+ WHICH COUNTRIES ARE SNAP LIGHTING PRODUCTS AVAILABLE IN?
Snap Lighting is available in Australia and New Zealand. Soon we will be looking at Europe, USA, Canada and UK. Be first to know when it's available by joining our newsletter!
+ What is the returns policy? What if i change my mind?
30 day change-of-mind returns - no questions asked - 100% refund! Please see our returns policy here
+ What is the warranty?
12 months. Please see our warranty details here
Installation
+ HOW IS SNAP LIGHTING INSTALLED?
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE SNAP LIGHTING SOCKETS INSTALLED:
Simply push in Snap Lighting downlights, pendants or other fittings! Done in seconds!
IF YOU DON'T HAVE SNAP LIGHTING SOCKETS YET:
Snap Lighting sockets are installed in standard 90-94mm ceiling cut-outs. So if you already have 90mm plug-in downlights you can just swap them for Snap Lighting Universal Sockets yourself! See video and other info here.
The sockets install just like downlights. Spring arms are folded back before being pushed into the cutout. Then 2 screws are tightened that give the socket its weight-bearing qualities.
The sockets have power cables with 3 prong plugs (or other country-specific connectors) so they can simply plug into power outlets (surface sockets / plug bases) in your ceiling space, or an electrician can hardwire them. To ensure correct function and safety please read and follow all instructions carefully before installation and use.
Once installed, you never need an electrician again! Simply push to install, or push to remove entire light fittings - simply, swiftly and safely.
+ DO I NEED AN ELECTRICIAN TO INSTALL SNAP LIGHTING?
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE SNAP LIGHTING SOCKETS INSTALLED:
NO - If you already have Snap Lighting sockets installed, you do not need an electrician to push in Snap Lighting downlights, pendants or other fittings.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE SNAP LIGHTING SOCKETS YET:
NO - If you are simply swapping your plug-in downlights for Snap Lighting Universal Sockets, it's just unplugging one and plugging in another. No electrician required. See video and other info here. To ensure correct function and safety please read and follow all instructions carefully before installation and use.
YES - If there are no existing power outlets in your ceiling, installation must be carried out by a Licensed Electrician.
+ I HAVE ANGLED CEILINGS. IS THAT OK?
Yes! But the maximum angle depends on whether you intend to install downlights or pendants:
SNAP LIGHTING DOWNLIGHTS:
No problem - Snap Lighting downlights can be installed at any ceiling angle.
SNAP LIGHTING PENDANTS:
Snap Lighting pendants are suitable for angled ceilings up to 30degrees from horizontal. For angles greater than this contact us - there are some exceptions.