GORI 50 Surface Spike GU10 IP44 Garden Spike Light - Anthracite

The GORI is a garden spike light that stakes into soil or planted borders to throw light across the area around it. It takes a single GU10 lamp up to 10W, running from a 220-240V AC mains supply, with a PAR16 LED source to suit. The head pushes the beam upward and outward, so it can graze a shrub, fence panel or low wall rather than wash a whole room. North American buyers will know this format as a landscape spike or pathway light, the kind of staked fitting used to pick out planting and edges after dark.

Use it through flower beds, along the edge of a path or among shrubs and ornamental grasses, where the spike pushes firmly into the ground and the head tilts to aim the light where it is wanted. As a directional accent it is judged on throw and aim rather than floor coverage, so think in terms of the single feature it lights, a plant, a step edge or a section of wall, rather than an area in m². Because it carries an IP44 rating it belongs in sheltered and splash-prone spots such as a porch, a carport or a covered border, and should be kept clear of fully exposed positions, direct hose jets or standing water.

The body is aluminium alloy in an anthracite finish that sits quietly against soil and foliage, and at 950g it has the weight to stay planted once staked. The IP44 rating guards against splashing and light rain in covered locations. It runs straight from mains voltage on the GU10 cap, so no separate low-voltage transformer is needed, and the lamp is replaceable rather than sealed in. The angle of the head adjusts so the beam can be re-aimed as planting grows. The GORI range includes further outdoor spike and ground fittings in the same anthracite finish.

Is it suitable for outdoor use?

Yes, within limits. Its IP44 rating means it resists splashing and light rain, so it is suited to sheltered and covered outdoor spots such as porches, carports and planted borders. Keep it out of fully exposed positions, away from direct hose jets and clear of standing water.

Can the angle of the light be adjusted?

Yes. The head tilts on the spike so you can aim the beam at a plant, fence panel or low wall. This lets you re-aim the light as planting grows or as you change the layout of a border.

Does it need a transformer or separate driver?

No. It runs directly from a 220-240V AC mains supply on a GU10 cap, so no low-voltage transformer is required. You simply connect it to the mains circuit and fit a GU10 lamp.

How do I keep it clean?

Wipe the body and the lens with a soft, damp cloth to clear soil splashes, dust and pollen, and avoid abrasive cleaners on the anthracite finish. Make sure the fitting is switched off and cool first, and clean it periodically so the light stays bright through the planting season.