{"product_id":"weatherproof-led-bulkhead-light-10w-cool-white","title":"10W LED Bulkhead Light – IP65 Waterproof Outdoor Wall Light, 6500K Cool White","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBright Cool White Illumination (6500K)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy get \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-bulkhead\"\u003eLED bulkhead lights\u003c\/a\u003e for your commercial or industrial spaces? That’s because these are great for bolstering your security, adding a much-needed bright lighting to outdoor and utility spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular 10W LED bulkhead emits a crisp, \u003cstrong\u003e6,500K cool white light \u003c\/strong\u003ethat mimics daylight. For indoor applications, this colour temperature would usually be used to create an energetic atmosphere that’s great for activities that need high visibility. For outdoor applications, this fixture is ideal for providing bright, uniform light that enhances visibility and safety, particularly in high-traffic areas such as corridors, stairwells, parking garages, and warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright lights from bulkhead lights can also serve as a deterrent to intruder burglars and vandals, so you don’t want to pass up on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEnergy-Efficient 10W LED Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know that when it comes to your lights, you don’t need to sacrifice on brightness just to save on your electricity bills? This wasn’t true with traditional lights, but now, with most LED lights, this is the reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this bulkhead light, for example. It only needs to consume \u003cstrong\u003e10 watts \u003c\/strong\u003eof power in order to produce a total of \u003cstrong\u003e1,050 lumens \u003c\/strong\u003eof maximum brightness, thanks to its rated efficacy of \u003cstrong\u003e105 lumens per watt\u003c\/strong\u003e. For context, it should take almost 2x the watts for a fluorescent lamp to hit the same max lumens. This solidifies the need to replace all your traditional lights with their LED counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s undeniable that initial costs will be higher, but isn’t saving money about looking forward into the future? The long-term savings are well worth the initial investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWeatherproof IP65 Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re not familiar with bulkhead lights, one of their usual strengths is their ability to withstand the outdoors. You know how electricity and water are not a pretty combination, right? That’s why your regular light should not be installed outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut not this polycarbonate LED bulkhead light. It has an ingress protection \u003cstrong\u003erating of IP65\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes it resistant to dust and water jets. In other words, you can install this outdoors, and dust and rain won’t be a problem. Just don’t submerge it in water (normal installation should not allow that anyway), otherwise it’ll be a catastrophe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor submerged light installations, you’d need high IP ratings like IP68 for maximum waterproofing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStrong and Durable Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade with a polypropylene base and polycarbonate diffuser, the fitting is designed to withstand impact and long-term use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulkhead lights are commonly installed outdoors. This means that they’re not only exposed to the elements but to external forces or impacts that may damage them. Thankfully, these LED bulkhead lights are made with a \u003cstrong\u003epolypropylene base \u003c\/strong\u003eand a \u003cstrong\u003epolycarbonate diffuser\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolycarbonate is a stronger, more impact-resistant plastic and has higher heat and light resistance than polypropylene. The latter is a more malleable type of plastic; its flexibility and chemical resistance are great qualities to hold the light’s components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this LED bulkhead light is designed to withstand impact and long-term use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReliable Mains-Operated Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolar- and battery-powered lights have their own appeal and benefits. However, for LED bulkhead lights, where dependable performance is required, having them \u003cstrong\u003emains-powered \u003c\/strong\u003eis ideal. You’d get more consistent bright lights throughout the night (no powering down because of low battery, especially in bad, sunless weather). Not to mention there’s no need for extra components (batteries, panel lights, and extra wires).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis LED bulkhead light runs directly on \u003cstrong\u003e220–240V mains power\u003c\/strong\u003e. No need to get a separate LED driver since you can just wire this directly to your mains circuit. Wiring is also pretty straightforward, but if you do get into any trouble, we suggest employing the help of a certified electrician. Your safety and everyone around you takes the number one priority, after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVersatile Applications Indoors and Outdoors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, where to mount this LED bulkhead light? Technically, you can install this anywhere. Your imagination is the limit, after all, when it comes to lighting. But for what it’s meant to be used for, this LED bulkhead light is perfect for lighting up your corridors, garages, stairwells, porches, and exterior walls. It offers a versatile and dependable lighting solution in both \u003cstrong\u003eindoor and outdoor settings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts chips are made from high-quality \u003cstrong\u003e10W SMD LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can also expect high-quality performance. This LED bulkhead light is ideal for commercial and industrial spaces, providing safety, security, and functional lighting in areas where durability (impact resistance) and ingress protection (against dust and water) are essential. But, hey, no one’s stopping you from using this in a residential setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simple Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960086671704,"sku":"S8250","price":13.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/7020\/1688\/files\/s8250_2.jpg?v=1774288830","url":"https:\/\/www.simplelighting.co.uk\/products\/weatherproof-led-bulkhead-light-10w-cool-white","provider":"Simple Lighting LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}