Varso Ø280 18W LED Bulkhead PIR Cool White - White

The Varso is a round LED bulkhead with a built-in PIR sensor, drawing 18W to deliver 1700 lumens of cool white 4000K light across a wide 120 degree spread. The integrated LED board means there is no separate bulb to fit, and the motion sensor switches the fitting on automatically when movement is detected nearby. Buyers in North America will recognise this format as an outdoor wall pack or wall sconce, the sort of compact surface fitting used to mark a doorway or passage. The disc-shaped body measures Ø278 by 49 mm, sitting close to the surface for a low, unobtrusive profile.

The Varso suits sheltered, frequently-passed spots where hands are often full: porches, carports, covered entrances, stairwells, utility rooms and communal corridors. Its PIR makes it well placed at a back door or along a covered side passage, where it lights the way as you approach and turns itself off once movement stops. The 120 degree beam washes a broad arc of wall and floor rather than throwing a tight spot, so it covers a doorway and the ground immediately in front of it. At an IP54 rating it is built for splashes and sheltered positions rather than fully-exposed walls, so mount it under a porch roof, eave or canopy and keep it clear of direct driving rain.

The body is moulded plastic in a white finish, with the round diffuser spreading the output evenly and softening any hot spots. It runs directly from 220 to 240V AC mains and is surface mounted, fixing flat against a wall or ceiling with no recess required. The fitting is not dimmable, and the LED is rated for around 20,000 hours of service. Cool white 4000K gives a crisp, neutral tone suited to entrances and working areas. The wider Varso range includes further bulkhead options for matching multiple entrances and passages across a property.

Can the Varso be used outdoors?

It carries an IP54 rating, so it is suited to sheltered and covered outdoor spots such as porches, carports and covered entrances. Keep it out of fully-exposed positions exposed to direct rain or water jets. Under an eave, canopy or porch roof it is well protected.

How does the built-in PIR sensor work?

The fitting has an integrated PIR motion sensor that switches the light on automatically when it detects movement within range, then turns it off again a short while after the area is clear. This makes it useful at doorways, stairwells and passages where you want hands-free lighting. There is no separate switch action needed once it is wired in.

Does it take a replaceable bulb?

No, the Varso uses an integrated LED board rather than a replaceable lamp. This keeps the profile slim and the output consistent at 1700 lumens. The LED is rated for around 20,000 hours of use.

How do I clean the diffuser?

Switch off at the mains and let the fitting cool, then wipe the round diffuser with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents that could mark the white plastic. A periodic wipe keeps the light output bright and even.