Stainless Steel Outdoor Wall Light with PIR Sensor – Twin Up & Down IP44 Fitting

How to illuminate a wider area using only one outdoor wall light? It’s simple: you add an extra lamp holder to have two points of illumination. That’s right. This PIR wall light features dual illumination with two adjustable GU10 lamp holders. One bulb points down, while the other points up. This is perfect for lighting up large doorways, patios, and other semi-outdoor areas.

But why have a light pointing up, though? There are actually some pretty good reasons for this. The first one is for practicality. The light pointing up is intended to bounce off the ceiling and other structures above, creating a sense of space and making the room feel larger.

Another reason is aesthetics (of course). When the light is used as an uplight, it can illuminate artwork or architectural details. Pretty neat, right?

Here’s why you must get this dual illumination wall light: it has a built-in passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor that detects movement in a wide 90° arc. The range is up to eight metres. Something moves within this area, and the lights will automatically switch on.

If, within four minutes, no more movement is detected, then the lights will switch off on their own. This can help you save on energy consumption and deter burglars and intruders.

The motion sensor feature is very well sought-after, especially in settings where safety and security are high priorities. However, if you need to stop the motion detection for any reason, the light features a manual on/off/auto override.

Think of anything you left outside for a long time (think weeks and months), and then when you finally remembered to check on it, you see that the colour has faded and a layer of paint or the surface has corroded.

Weathering is a normal thing that happens to anything you leave outside for too long. One day it is vibrant, and the next it’s a sad pastel. Metal parts rust due to rain and mildew. Materials like plastic become brittle.

But this wall light is different. It has been constructed with a stainless steel casing and clear tempered glass to resist corrosion and weather. So, you can enjoy sleek lighting outdoors even months after you’ve installed a few of these on your patio and doorways.

You’ve got lights installed outside, out in the open, facing everything nature has to offer. Then you have lights like this dual illumination wall light installed in sheltered exteriors. They’re outside, but not all the way.

Yes, this light’s IP44 rating provides protection against splashing water and moderate weather. In other words, it’s water-resistant but not waterproof. That means it won’t be able to withstand the harsh environment of the complete outdoors.

This is exactly why knowing your lights’ IP rating is crucial before getting them. You don’t want to unknowingly install lights in the open outdoors only to find out they do not have the right IP rating. You'll just see busted lights and a short-circuited electrical system.

Having replaceable GU10 lamps might seem like a disadvantage compared to those that have them integrated. But they have their timeless benefits.

For one, there is the convenience. When there’s a problem with the lights, most of the time you just need to replace the bulb, and the fixture is like brand new again. With built-in LEDs, you almost always need to replace the whole fixture.

Another reason is the versatility. There are a lot of different kinds of GU10 lamps. This means that you can select the brightness and colour that suit your space just by changing the GU10 lamp.

Important disclaimer: The GU10 lamps are not supplied with the fixture. You can check out Simple Lighting’s wide range of GU10 LED bulbs to use with this wall light.

Solar-powered lights are getting more and more hyped, but if you’re looking for consistent performance, getting mains-powered (220-240V) light fixtures like this dual illumination wall light is still the way to go. Performance will be the same on sunny, cloudy, rainy, or snowy days, unlike solar-powered lights, where there would be dips in performance on days with less visible sun.

Installation is also straightforward with no special wiring needed. Connect this like you would any other lights. If unsure, we suggest getting a certified electrician to help you install your lights. Everyone’s safety should always be a priority, especially since you’re installing outdoors.

Long-lasting performance is also guaranteed with the light’s premium build.