Description
The Rio 9 is a flush ceiling light in red, built on an iron structure. A long, flat backplate sits tight against the ceiling and carries three dome shades in a row, each opening downwards so the light falls into the room below. There is no stem or drop: the whole fitting fixes flush to the ceiling, which keeps it neat and close where headroom counts. It is built for the GX53 lamp cap, and it runs on mains power at 220 to 240 volts.
Because it sits flush, this is a ceiling light we would reach for in rooms with lower ceilings, where a pendant would hang too low. It suits a living room, a bedroom, a hallway or a dining area, and it works just as well in a hotel room or restaurant that wants a modern ceiling light with some colour to it. The three shades in a line make it a good fit over a long table, a sideboard or the length of a narrow room. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only.
The iron structure gives it a clean, simple build, and the red finish covers backplate and shades alike, so the whole fitting reads as one shape. It is switched on and off rather than dimmed, so there is no dimmer to match. As a mains fitting, it is for a qualified electrician to install. It carries a 3 year guarantee. For styling, let the red do the work: it sits warmly against white or pale plaster ceilings, picks up wood and terracotta tones, and pairs well with plain linen and natural textures in a modern room.
Specification
| Finish |
Red |
| Materials |
Iron structure |
| Lamp Cap |
GX53 |
| Number of Lamps |
1 |
| Lamps Included |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Control |
On-off (switched) |
| Voltage |
220-240V |
| Guarantee |
3 years |
| Product Code |
09281 |
Frequently Asked
Is the Rio 9 suitable for a low ceiling?
Yes. It fixes flush to the ceiling with no stem or drop, so it sits close overhead and suits rooms where headroom is limited.
Can I use this ceiling light in a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only, such as a living room, bedroom, hallway or dining area.
Is the Rio 9 dimmable?
It is an on-off switched fitting, so it is made to be switched on and off rather than used with a dimmer.
What lamp cap does it take?
It is built for the GX53 lamp cap, so make sure any lamp you choose for it has a GX53 cap.
What is the Rio 9 made of?
It has an iron structure in a red finish, with a long flat backplate carrying three dome shades set in a row.
Does it carry a guarantee, and who should fit it?
It carries a 3 year guarantee, and as a 220 to 240 volt mains fitting it is for a qualified electrician to install.