Description
This is a round surface mounted bulkhead from LumiLife, with the LED built into the body rather than a lamp you push into a holder. The retail pack states 15W and an IP65 rating, and the supplier adds a 120 degree beam angle, dimmable operation and an adjustable colour temperature rather than one fixed at the factory. A microwave sensor and a corridor function are both named on the box. The photographs show a plain white housing under a deep opal diffuser that covers the whole face.
Bulkheads of this shape suit the places where a pendant would be in the way: porch ceilings, garages, sheds, utility rooms, boiler cupboards and communal stairwells. IP65 means dust tight and protected against water jets from any direction, which is why this class of fitting is used outdoors under cover and in wash down areas. The supplier rates it for bathroom zones 1 and 2 but not zone 0 (inside the bath or shower tray), so it can go on a bathroom ceiling or wall. Microwave sensors detect movement rather than radiated body heat, so they answer to someone crossing a cold garage as readily as a warm hallway.
Because the LED is integrated there is no lamp to change, so the colour temperature setting is worth deciding before the fitting goes up: a cooler white gives contrast in a garage or workshop, a warmer one sits better over a porch or a hallway. The 120 degree spread is a wide wash rather than a beam, which is what a ceiling fitting at domestic height needs. Sensor timings and corridor settings are not given in the data we hold, so follow the sheet packed with the fitting. Wiring it to a mains circuit is work for a qualified electrician.
Specification
| Light source |
Integrated LED |
| Power |
15W, as printed on the retail pack |
| IP rating |
IP65 |
| Bathroom zones |
Zones 1 and 2 only, not Zone 0 |
| Beam angle |
120 degrees |
| Colour temperature |
Adjustable: 3,000K, 4,000K or 6,500K |
| Dimmable |
Yes |
| Sensor |
Microwave, with corridor function |
| Finish |
White |
| Sold as |
Single bulkhead, one per box |
| Minimum order |
1, sold in multiples of 1 |
Frequently Asked
Can I fit this in a bathroom?
The supplier rates it for zones 1 and 2, so a ceiling or a wall position is fine, but not zone 0 (inside the bath or shower tray).
What does the IP65 rating actually cover?
IP65 describes a housing that is dust tight and protected against water jets from any direction, which is the class normally chosen for covered outdoor and wash down positions.
Is there a bulb to replace when it eventually fails?
No. The LED is integrated into the fitting, so there is no lamp holder and nothing to swap out; a fitting of this type is replaced as a whole unit.
How is a microwave sensor different from a PIR?
A PIR reads radiated body heat, while a microwave sensor reads movement, so it is less affected by a cold space or by someone in heavy outdoor clothing.
Can the light be dimmed?
The supplier lists the fitting as dimmable. Compatibility always depends on the particular dimmer, so check the instructions in the box before pairing it with a wall dimmer.
How many fittings do I receive?
One bulkhead per box, and the listing sells in multiples of one, so a single order brings you a single fitting ready to mount and wire.