Description
The Erton is a round bulkhead light for a wall or a ceiling, rated IP44 and made to take one E27 bulb of up to 15W. It measures 252mm across and 90mm deep, with a smooth, gently domed white body and a milky white diffuser across its face. The body is plastic and the diffuser is PC, the usual shorthand for polycarbonate, a tough plastic far lighter than glass. The bulb is not included, so the choice is yours: the maker lists GLS, CFL and LED types as suitable.
IP44 means protection against solid objects of 1mm and over, and against water splashed from any direction. The maker lists it for use indoors and outdoors and describes it for places with increased humidity, so it suits a bathroom, a utility room, a porch ceiling or an outside wall by the back door. At only 90mm deep it works as a flush ceiling light where a pendant would be in the way, under a low ceiling or along a passageway. It is equally suitable for commercial settings, from a shared entrance hall to a staff washroom.
Because the light source is replaceable, a failed bulb means a new bulb rather than a new fitting. The colour of the light, warm or cool, comes from the bulb you choose; just keep to the 15W maximum. It runs on 220-240V AC at 50Hz, which covers UK mains, and it is protection class II, the classification for double-insulated fittings that do not rely on an earth connection. As with any mains fitting, we recommend installation by a qualified electrician, who can also confirm the right position in a bathroom. For a bigger space, the Erton range also includes the 240 OP-W model, a 330mm version that takes two bulbs.
Specification
| Lamp |
1 × E27, max 15W (not included) |
| Voltage |
220-240 AC |
| IP rating |
IP44 |
| Mounting |
Wall Mounted, Ceiling Mounted |
| Suitable location |
Interior and exterior |
| Shape |
Round |
| Dimensions |
Ø252 × 90 mm |
| Weight |
446 g |
| Material |
Plastic |
| Diffuser |
PC |
| Finish |
White |
Downloads
Product Specification Sheet
Range Datasheet
Frequently Asked
Does it come with a bulb?
No, the bulb is not included. You need one E27 bulb rated 15W or less; GLS, CFL and LED bulbs are all listed as suitable, so you can choose the colour of light you prefer.
Will my bayonet bulbs fit?
No. E27 is a screw cap, often labelled ES or Edison screw, so a B22 bayonet bulb will not go in. Check the cap code on the packaging before you buy.
Can I use it in a bathroom?
The maker describes it for places with increased humidity, and IP44 means protection against water splashed from any direction. In a bathroom, the positions allowed depend on the zones around the bath or shower, so ask your electrician to confirm where it can go.
Can it go outside?
Yes. The maker lists it for use indoors and outdoors, on a wall or a ceiling, so it can go under a porch or door canopy, or on the wall beside a garage door.
How much space does it need on a wall or ceiling?
It is 252mm across and 90mm deep. On a wall it needs a clear circle at least 252mm across, so measure the gap beside a door frame or downpipe; on a ceiling it sits just 90mm proud of the surface.
Is the diffuser glass?
No. It is PC, short for polycarbonate, a tough plastic that is far less likely than glass to shatter if it is knocked, and the body is plastic too.