Description
This is a 4ft LED batten, 1200mm end to end, drawing 20W and putting out 2,400 lumens at 4,000K. The body is white and the diffuser runs almost the full length, so the light comes out as an even line rather than a row of bright points. It is a screwless hinged batten, the term the manufacturer uses for a body that opens on its hinge rather than coming apart with a screwdriver. It is rated IP20, which means it is built for dry indoor use, and it is not dimmable.
A 4ft batten is the standard workhorse length for a garage, a workshop, a utility room, a cellar or a stockroom, and 2,400 lumens is a sensible figure for a single car bay or a small store. In a longer space, two or three fitted in a line down the centre of the ceiling will light the floor more evenly than one brighter fitting in the middle. Over a bench or a work surface, mount it slightly forward of where you stand so your own shadow does not fall on the job.
4,000K is the neutral cool white that most people want in a working space: crisper than the warm yellow of a living room bulb, without the blue cast of a full daylight tube. It renders paint colours, wiring and print honestly, which is why it is the usual choice for garages and offices. There is no dimming here, so wire it to a plain switch; a dimmer will do it no good. Each order is one complete fitting, and the minimum order is one, so you can buy a single batten or as many as a run needs.
Specification
| Type |
LED batten |
| Light source |
LED |
| Wattage |
20W |
| Brightness |
2,400lm |
| Colour temperature |
4,000K cool white |
| Size |
4ft (1200mm) |
| Finish |
White |
| IP rating |
IP20 |
| Dimmable |
No |
| Sold as |
Single fitting |
| Minimum order |
1, sold in multiples of 1 |
Frequently Asked
How much light does 20W actually give?
It is rated at 2,400 lumens, which is enough for a single garage bay, a modest workshop or a store cupboard run.
What does 4,000K cool white look like?
Neutral and crisp: whiter than a warm household bulb, but without the blue edge you get from a full daylight tube.
Can I run it from a dimmer switch?
No. The specification states it is not dimmable, so it needs a plain on and off switch on the circuit.
Will it suit the space my old 4ft fluorescent batten filled?
It measures 1200mm, the same nominal 4ft run, so it occupies a similar length; check your fixing centres and supply first.
Where is an IP20 fitting suitable?
IP20 offers no protection against water, so keep it to dry indoor areas such as garages, utility rooms, workshops, hallways and stores.
How many fittings do I get?
Each listing is one complete batten and the minimum order is one, so you can buy exactly as many as your ceiling run needs.