Halmstad Small Bollard Light 260mm - Black Powder-Coated Steel IP65

The Halmstad Small Bollard is a 260mm-tall pathway light built from black powder-coated steel with an opal polycarbonate diffuser and an IP65 weatherproof rating. The cylindrical body sits on a 120mm square base, with horizontal louvres wrapping the diffuser to direct light downward and sideways while cutting glare from eye level. The fitting takes a single E27 bulb up to 60W (sold separately).

Designed for driveways, garden paths, patios and building perimeters, the 260mm height positions the light source low enough to illuminate ground surfaces without spilling light upward into windows or planting beds. The IP65 rating means the fitting is fully dust-sealed and protected against water jets from any direction, handling UK winter rain and coastal salt spray. The bollard requires mains wiring into the ground installation point and typically pairs with other Halmstad fittings in matching black for cohesive pathway lighting schemes.

The black powder-coat finish over the steel body resists corrosion and UV fade, maintaining its matt appearance through seasonal temperature shifts. The opal polycarbonate diffuser softens the bulb glow, turning the entire cylinder into a low-level lantern rather than a point source. Norlys backs the Halmstad with a 5-year guarantee covering manufacturing defects and corrosion failure under normal outdoor use.

What bulb should I use?

The fitting takes any E27 bulb up to 60W. Most installations pair this with a 6-10W LED in 2700K-3000K for warm pathway lighting, or 4000K for security-focused applications where whiter light improves visibility. Bulbs are sold separately.

Can this be installed in coastal locations?

Yes. The IP65 rating and powder-coated steel construction handle coastal salt spray and wind-driven rain. Periodic rinsing with fresh water extends the finish life in high-salinity environments.

How is it wired and mounted?

The bollard requires mains voltage wiring run underground to the installation point. The base mounts onto a paving slab or concrete foundation, typically with anchor bolts through the 120mm square footplate. Installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician in compliance with BS 7671.

What's the light distribution pattern?

The horizontal louvres direct most light downward and outward in a 360-degree pattern around the base, with minimal upward spill. At 260mm height the fitting illuminates approximately a 2-3m diameter circle on the ground, depending on bulb wattage and beam angle.