Description
A short, squat square post light for the garden: 11cm across the base and 35cm tall, finished in anthracite, with a frosted panel that softens the light rather than throwing it straight back at you. Inside there is a single E27 socket, and we would fit an LED GLS lamp here for the low running cost and the quick start on a cold night.
This is the size we reach for along a path, a driveway edge or the front of a border, where a full-height post would look heavy and a spike light would sit too low to be much use. Space a run of them a few paces apart and you get pools of soft light at ground level, enough to pick out the edge of a step or the turn of a gravel drive. It is sealed against rain and hose spray, so it copes with an exposed front garden as happily as a sheltered courtyard. With a suitable dimmable lamp and a compatible dimmer, the output can be brought down for evenings spent outside.
The anthracite is dark enough to sit quietly among planting by day, which is half the point of a low post like this one. Care is a seasonal job: wipe the frosted panel with a damp cloth, and keep leaf litter and mulch from banking up around the base, since grime dulls the light long before a lamp gives out. It carries a two year warranty. We also stock the same square post in a taller height and in matt white, and there is a round version in the range if you would rather lose the corners. Lamps are supplied separately.
Specification
| Colour |
Anthracite |
| Weight |
1.50KG |
| Length |
110mm |
| Width |
110mm |
| Height |
350mm |
| Materials Used |
Aluminium & Polycarbonate |
| Energy Class |
A++ to B |
| Max Energy Class |
A++ |
| Min Energy Class |
B |
| Lamp |
1 x E27 12W max (lamps not included) |
| Lamp Cap |
E27 |
| Recommended Lamp |
LED (GLS A60) |
| Light Distribution |
Ambient |
| Protection Class |
Class 1 - Earth Connection Required |
| Total Power Consumption (W) |
Dependent On Lamps Used (±5%) |
| Input Voltage (V) |
100-240V~50/60Hz |
| Dimmable |
Yes - Suitable Lamps & Dimmer Required |
| IP Rating |
IP65 |
| Warranty |
2yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Shade Colour |
Frosted |
| Shade Material |
PC |
| Shade Shape |
Cube |
| Shade Included |
Yes |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Unassembled |
No |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician |
| Product Care |
(1) Wipe clean with a dry cloth, do not use any cleaning detergents, do not use rough or coarse material to clean. (2) Ensure light is not illuminated when cleaning. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What lamp should I put in it?
It takes one E27 lamp up to 12W, and an LED GLS in the A60 shape is the sensible choice. Lamps are not included.
Can it be dimmed?
Yes, provided you use a dimmable lamp with a dimmer that is compatible with it. A standard non-dimmable LED will flicker or refuse to work on a dimmer.
How tall is it, and how much ground does it take up?
It stands 350mm tall on a square base of 110mm by 110mm, so it slots into narrow border edges and gravel margins without crowding them.
Will it survive a wet winter?
It is rated IP65, which covers driving rain and washing down with a hose, so it is suited to fully exposed positions rather than only covered ones.
How do I keep the light output looking bright?
Wipe the frosted panel with a damp cloth a couple of times a year and rinse off any splashed soil or mown grass. Let the lamp cool before you handle it.
How heavy is it?
It weighs around 1.5kg, so it is easy to handle and position while you decide on spacing.