Description
The Francis is a compact square bulkhead in satin nickel, with a brass body the maker describes as solid brass and a frosted glass diffuser behind a grid cage of crossed bars. The cage guards the glass, and frosted glass softens the light. It measures 16cm wide and 16cm long and sits 6.5cm deep, so it stays neat and close to the wall, and it weighs 1.06KG. The rating is IP64, which means it is dust-tight and protected from splashing water, so it can live outdoors through British weather all year round.
Fit it beside a front door, under a porch, along a garden wall or on a boathouse wall. It can be surface mounted or recessed into the wall, so you can choose between a slim light that sits on the wall and one set back into it. The maker says the maritime influence shows in the range's materials, designs and names, and the Francis carries that look quietly, in a cool satin nickel rather than bright brass. The maker also describes it as suitable for commercial settings, because a tool is needed to replace the glass. With its IP64 rating it can be considered for a bathroom too, where a qualified electrician will confirm the right zone.
A cable gland at the rear takes the cable, and the maker supplies a plastic rear cover that is useful when the light is recessed into a wall; on a surface mount, the maker says the cover can be discarded. The light takes one GX53 lamp. The satin nickel finish covers the brass body. As with any mains light, it should be installed by a qualified electrician. Because the glass needs a tool to remove, keep that tool with a spare GX53 lamp, so a lamp change is quick when the time comes.
Specification
| Finish |
Satin Nickel |
| Material |
Brass with Plastic Rear Cover |
| Diffuser |
Frosted Glass |
| Lamp |
1 x GX53 |
| IP Rating |
IP64 |
| Width |
16cm |
| Length |
16cm |
| Depth |
6.5cm |
| Cable Entry |
Cable Gland at the Rear |
| Mounting |
Recessed or Surface |
| Weight |
1.06KG |
| Supply |
230V ~ 50Hz |
| Protection Class |
Class I |
| Certification |
CE |
| Manufacturer's Warranty |
2 Years |
Downloads
Installation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
Can the Francis wall light be used outdoors?
Yes. It is rated IP64, which means it is dust-tight and protected from splashing water, so it can stay on an outside wall through British weather.
What lamp does the Francis take?
It takes a single GX53 lamp, which sits behind the frosted glass diffuser and the grid cage that guards it.
Can it be recessed into a wall?
Yes, it can be recessed or surface mounted. The maker supplies a plastic rear cover that is useful when recessing, and says it can be discarded on a surface mount.
How big is the Francis wall light?
It is 16cm wide and 16cm long, and only 6.5cm deep, so it sits close to the wall. It weighs 1.06KG.
Do I need a tool to replace the glass?
Yes. The maker says a tool is needed to replace the glass, and describes the light as suitable for commercial settings for that reason.
Where is the cable entry?
The cable entry is a cable gland at the rear of the light, whether you mount it on the surface of the wall or recess it.