Description
This is a compact oval bulkhead wall light made from solid brass and left in a raw brass finish, with a cage of brass bars across clear ribbed glass. The Merchant is 20.5cm long, 11.5cm wide and 12cm deep, small enough to sit neatly beside a door or along a wall while still looking solid and purposeful. It is rated IP64, which means it is dust-tight and protected from splashing water, so it can live outdoors through British weather all year round. The brass cage over the glass and the four screws around the rim give it the workmanlike look of a light on a ship's deck.
It suits a front door, a porch or a garden wall, and it looks at home on a boathouse or a seaside cottage. The maker says these bulkheads are designed for outdoor places that call for an industrial or nautical look, and that brass makes this fitting a favourite for coastal projects. The maker also says the maritime influence shows in the range's materials, designs and names. Because it is compact, a pair either side of a doorway works well, as does a row along a long wall or a covered walkway.
The front cover is held by four cross-head screws, and the maker says these are used in place of wing nuts so the cover is harder for an unwanted hand to remove. The cable can enter through a gland at the end or at the rear, and a brass blank is included to replace the gland when you do not need it. It takes one E27 (ES) lamp of up to 18W, and the lamp is not included. Solid brass darkens and mellows outdoors, and that slow change is part of its appeal. It weighs 1.31KG, and as a mains light it should be installed by a qualified electrician.
Specification
| Finish |
Raw Brass |
| Material |
Solid Brass |
| Diffuser |
Clear Ribbed Glass |
| Lamp |
1 x E27 (ES) 18W Max (Lamp Not Included) |
| IP Rating |
IP64 |
| Width |
11.5cm |
| Length |
20.5cm |
| Depth |
12cm |
| Cable Entry |
Cable Gland at the End or Rear (Brass Blank Included) |
| Weight |
1.31KG |
| Supply |
230V ~ 50Hz |
| Protection Class |
Class I |
| Certification |
CE |
| Manufacturer's Warranty |
2 Years |
Downloads
Installation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
Can this bulkhead light stay outside all year?
Yes. It is rated IP64, so it is dust-tight and protected from splashing water, which means it can stay outdoors through British weather all year round.
What bulb does the Merchant bulkhead take?
It takes one E27 (ES) lamp of up to 18W. The lamp is not included, so choose a bulb within that limit for it.
How big is this oval bulkhead?
It is 20.5cm long, 11.5cm wide and 12cm deep, and it weighs 1.31KG, so it is a compact light for a door or a wall.
Will the raw brass finish change colour outdoors?
Solid brass darkens and mellows outdoors, and that gradual change is part of the appeal of a brass light by the door or in a coastal garden.
How does the cable enter the light?
The cable enters through a gland at the end or at the rear, and a brass blank is included to replace the gland when it is not needed.
Is it suitable for a house by the sea?
The maker says the brass construction makes this fitting a favourite for coastal projects, and its IP64 rating means it is protected from splashing water.