23W IP65 LED 5ft Non-Corrosive Batten - 4,000K Cool White

This is a 5ft LED batten rated at 23W, with a stated output of 2800lm and a colour temperature of 4000K, which the supplier calls cool white. It measures 1500mm end to end, and the body is a sealed housing closed by clip catches along the edge, with a translucent diffuser running the full length. The specification gives it an IP65 rating, and the NCF in the product name is the supplier's designation for a non-corrosive fitting. Both the wattage and the lumen figure are quoted for the fitting itself, so 23W is the load on the circuit and 2800lm is the total output.

Battens are for light that needs to be even and useful rather than decorative, which puts this one in garages, workshops, utility rooms, stores, corridors and stairwells. Measure the run before you order: at 1500mm this is a long fitting, and battens work best mounted end to end along a span or spaced evenly across a room rather than left alone in the middle of a large one. 4000K sits in the neutral middle of the white range, cleaner than the yellow cast of a 2700K warm white lamp and without the blue edge of a 6500K daylight tube, which is what makes it worth having over a bench or a tool wall where you need to read colour and small detail.

The IP65 rating is the detail worth understanding. The 6 means the housing is sealed against dust, and the 5 means it is tested against water jets, so this is a fitting for dusty, damp and knock-prone places, and one you can wipe clean rather than dust. It is listed as non-dimmable, so wire it to a plain switch and keep it off a dimmer circuit. One fitting is supplied per unit and we sell in singles, so order in multiples for a long span.

How much ceiling space do I need for a 5ft batten?

Allow at least 1500mm of clear, flat run for the body, plus a little clearance at each end so the clip catches and the cable entry can be reached once the fitting is up.

Is this batten dimmable?

No. The specification lists it as non-dimmable, so it should be wired to an ordinary on and off switch rather than to a dimmer circuit or a dimming control module.

What does the IP65 rating actually cover?

The 6 means the housing is sealed against dust ingress and the 5 means it has been tested against water jets, which is why battens like this are chosen for dusty and damp working areas.

How does 4000K light look compared with other bulbs?

It is a neutral white: noticeably crisper and less yellow than a 2700K warm white lamp, but softer and less blue than a 6500K daylight tube, so colours and small detail read clearly.

Which fluorescent tube wattage does this replace?

The manufacturer does not state a fluorescent equivalence for this fitting, so we make no claim. Compare the 2800lm figure against the output of the fitting you are replacing instead.

How many fittings do I receive?

One batten per unit ordered. If you are lighting a workshop or garage across several metres, plan the spacing first and then order the number of fittings that run needs.