Description
This is the working half of a bulkhead: a round LED gear tray that drops into a bulkhead body in place of failed lamps and control gear. The board carries its LEDs in concentric rings across the full face, with keyhole slots and fixing points around the rim and a two-pin connector on a short lead for the mains supply. It draws 9.5W and gives 1725 lumens, and a three-position switch marked 3K, 4K and 6K sets the colour temperature before the diffuser goes back on. An emergency function is built into the same tray.
Gear trays are how a sound bulkhead gets a second life. Where the body and diffuser are still good but the light has gone, changing the tray costs less than a whole new fitting and leaves the existing fixing holes and cable entry undisturbed. That suits corridors, stairwells, landings, garages, plant rooms and storerooms, and it suits escape routes in particular, where an emergency function is wanted. We stock the matching parts beside it, including white bulkhead bodies at 8W and 15W and other trays in the same style, among them a 15W emergency tray and a 15W microwave version.
On colour temperature, 3000K is the warm white most people want in shared hallways, 4000K is the neutral white usually chosen for work areas and stairs, and 6000K is a hard bright white for garages and stores. Set it at installation, since the switch sits under the diffuser once the fitting is closed. The tray is not dimmable, so run it from a plain switched or sensor-fed circuit rather than a dimmer channel. Light leaves the board at 120 degrees, which is what gives a bulkhead its even wash rather than a spot. It is sold singly, with a minimum order of one.
Specification
| Type |
LED bulkhead gear tray with emergency function |
| Light source |
Integrated LED board, no separate lamp |
| Wattage |
9.5W |
| Brightness |
1725lm |
| Colour temperature |
Adjustable, switch marked 3K, 4K and 6K |
| Beam angle |
120 degrees |
| IP rating |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Dimmable |
No |
| Sold as |
1 gear tray |
| Minimum order |
1, sold in multiples of 1 |
Frequently Asked
Will it fit my existing bulkhead body?
The manufacturer does not state the tray diameter, so measure the inside of your bulkhead body and the fixing centres first. It is a round tray with keyhole slots, made for round bulkhead bodies.
How do I change the colour temperature?
A three-position switch on the board is marked 3K, 4K and 6K. Move it before you refit the diffuser. There is no rewiring involved and nothing to pair or program.
Can I run it from a dimmer?
No. The specification lists it as not dimmable, so wire it to a plain switched or sensor-fed circuit rather than any dimmer channel.
How long does the emergency function run for?
The manufacturer does not state a run time or a battery type for the emergency function, so no duration figure is given. Add the fitting to your emergency lighting test log when it goes in.
What wattage does it actually draw?
The specification gives 9.5W and 1725 lumens. The retail pack is printed 8W, with 9.5W shown in brackets against the emergency function.
Where can I use it?
The manufacturer states no IP rating for this tray, so treat it as an indoor fitting for dry locations only. It runs on a 220-240V mains supply.