Description
This is the Ovolo as a half lantern, cut flat at the back so it sits almost flush to the brickwork. The Ovolo is rounded, an egg-form body widest at the top and narrowing to the base. That matters in a narrow passage, beside a door that opens against it, or anywhere a full lantern would be caught by a shoulder. The powder paint is baked on rather than sprayed, so it keeps its colour against sun and salt instead of chalking off in a season or two.
The rounded body gives water nowhere to sit. The first image is the manufacturer's own scale drawing of this half lantern, filled in the black finish it is supplied in, not a photograph: no photograph of this half lantern is published, and we would rather draw it accurately than show you a different product. Measure the height in the specification against the wall before you buy. Half the depth means it can go where a full lantern cannot, and it also means it will not be knocked. In a passage that matters more than the look of it.
It fixes to masonry and the cable should enter from behind the backplate wherever the wall allows. Brought in from below, a cable invites water to run down the sheath into the housing, which is how most outdoor wall lights fail long before the fitting does. Wiring is work for a qualified electrician: it wants a terminal approved to EN 60998-2-1 or EN 60998-2-2 in a wiring box rated IP68, which is the manufacturer's own instruction.
Specification
| Range |
Ovolo |
| Type |
Outdoor half lantern |
| Material |
Die-cast aluminium EN47100 |
| Diffuser |
Transparent polycarbonate |
| Diffuser (opal versions) |
Opal polycarbonate |
| Bulb |
E27, max 25W, not included |
| IP rating |
IP44 |
| Finishes |
Graphite, Grey, Oxide |
Frequently Asked
What is it made of?
The body is die-cast aluminium EN47100 with a clear or opal polycarbonate diffuser, finished in baked polyester powder paint.
What is the diffuser made of?
Polycarbonate, in a clear or an opal finish depending on the version. Both are shatter-resistant.
Can it stay out all year?
Yes. It is rated IP44 and the aluminium body does not rust when the coating is chipped.
What bulb does it take?
An E27 up to 25W. The bulb is not included, so you can pick the colour and brightness.
Is the main image a photograph?
No. It is the manufacturer's own scale drawing, filled in the black finish this range is supplied in.
Does it come complete?
Yes. It ships as one item under one code.