Description
The Erton is a round bulkhead light in white plastic, with a polycarbonate diffuser, for a wall or a ceiling. This is the larger, two-lamp version: 330mm across and 110mm deep. It takes two standard E27 lamps at up to 15W each, and because the lamps are replaceable, the warmth and brightness of the light are yours to choose within that limit. No lamps come in the box. When you buy a pair, check the base as well as the wattage: E27 is the standard Edison screw cap, not the B22 bayonet that many British fittings use.
The maker rates it IP44 and lists it for use indoors and outdoors. IP44 means protection against solid objects of 1mm and larger, and against water splashed from any direction. It is made for places with increased humidity, such as a utility room or a cellar, and will serve just as well on a porch ceiling or the wall beside a back door. It is offered for homes and commercial premises alike, from a hallway to an office corridor. If you are replacing an older fitting, measure the outline it left behind: the Erton is 330mm across, so a wider mark will show.
Plastic does not rust, which counts on an outside wall, and polycarbonate is a tough plastic that takes a knock far better than glass. White all over, smooth and rounded, with a flat round diffuser across its face, it reads as a clean, quiet disc on a white ceiling. Its Class II construction means double insulation, with no reliance on an earth connection for safety, and it runs on 220 to 240V at 50Hz, standard UK mains. Where two lamps and 330mm would be more than a space needs, the range includes a one-lamp Erton at 252mm across.
Specification
| Lamps |
2 × E27, max 15W each (not included) |
| Voltage |
220-240 AC |
| IP rating |
IP44 |
| Mounting |
Wall Mounted, Ceiling Mounted |
| Suitable location |
Interior and exterior |
| Shape |
Round |
| Dimensions |
Ø330 × 110 mm |
| Weight |
742 g |
| Material |
Plastic |
| Diffuser |
PC |
| Finish |
White |
Downloads
Product Specification Sheet
Range Datasheet
Frequently Asked
Does it come with bulbs?
No, the lamps are not included. You will need two E27 lamps at up to 15W each, and the maker lists GLS, CFL and LED types as suitable.
Will my bayonet bulbs fit?
No. The holders are E27 Edison screw, often sold as ES, and a B22 bayonet lamp, often sold as BC, will not go into them. Check the cap type on the packet before you buy.
Is the diffuser glass?
No. The diffuser is polycarbonate and the body is plastic. Polycarbonate is far more impact resistant than glass, which is worth having in a busy utility room or on an outside wall.
Can it go on a wall as well as a ceiling?
Yes, the maker states both wall and ceiling mounting. On a wall it projects 110mm from the surface, so allow for that beside a door that opens towards it or along a narrow passage.
Can I fit it outside?
Yes. The maker lists it for indoor and outdoor use, and IP44 means protection against water splashed from any direction. It is a mains fitting either way, and we would always have a qualified electrician install it.
Can I use it in a bathroom?
The maker presents it as a fitting for places with increased humidity and rates it IP44. Which bathroom positions are allowed depends on the zones in the wiring regulations, so ask your electrician to confirm the spot before you buy.