Description
The Castrovido is a three-light bathroom ceiling light: a long oval plate carrying three white globes of matt opal glass, each held in a polished chrome cup. The body is steel in a chrome finish, and the plate reads as a soft silver beside the brighter holders. It measures 58cm long, 13cm wide and 16cm high, which is worth checking against the space above your basin or mirror. Each of the three lights takes a 4.2W G9 lamp and gives 320 lumens. With an IP44 rating it is protected from splashing water, which is what settles it for a bathroom rather than only a dry room.
Bathrooms and en-suites are where it earns its place. Opal glass diffuses light, so the three globes give an even glow without glare, which helps at the mirror and the basin, where hard shadows are least welcome. The long, narrow plate lines up neatly over a vanity unit or along a slim bathroom, and the white glass and chrome sit happily beside white tiles, pale timber and polished taps. If you are replacing a single central light, a run of three spreads the brightness further along the room. In a bathroom, a qualified electrician will confirm the right zone.
There is no switch on the light itself, so it is controlled from your wall switch. It runs on 220-240V mains and carries an energy class of E. Chrome and glass both clean well with a soft, dry cloth, and it is worth letting the lamps cool before you start. The packed weight is 2.288KG. As a wired-in mains light, it is installed by a qualified electrician, and the installation instructions come as a download.
Specification
| Length |
58cm |
| Width |
13cm |
| Height |
16cm |
| Body Material |
Steel |
| Body Colour |
Chrome |
| Shade Material |
Matte-opal glass |
| Shade Colour |
White |
| Light Source |
G9 (bulb included) |
| Wattage |
3 x 4.2W |
| Lumens |
320lm per light (3 lights) |
| Switch |
None (switched at the wall) |
| IP Rating |
IP44 |
| Protection Class |
Class II |
| Voltage |
220-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Energy Class |
E |
| Weight (packed) |
2.288KG |
Downloads
Installation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
Can this ceiling light go in a bathroom?
Yes. It is rated IP44, which means it is protected from splashing water, and a qualified electrician will confirm the right zone in your bathroom.
What bulbs does it take?
Each of the three lights takes a G9 lamp, rated at 4.2W, and each light gives 320 lumens.
How big is the Castrovido?
It is 58cm long, 13cm wide and 16cm high, so check that length against the space above your basin or mirror.
What material are the shades?
The three globes are white matt opal glass, which diffuses the light for an even, soft glow without glare.
Does it have its own switch?
No, there is no switch on the light itself, so it is turned on and off from your wall switch.
What finish is the body?
The steel body has a chrome finish, with polished chrome holders and a silver-toned oval plate that sits flat against the ceiling.