YALTE 8W Garden Spike Light - Steel Warm White - Black

The Yalte is a garden spike light staked directly into soil or a planting border to throw a focused warm-white beam across the ground it sits in. It draws 8W from a 220-240V AC supply and delivers 350 lumens at a 3000K warm-white tone, with a CRI of Ra 80 for natural-looking colour on foliage and stone. Often sold in the US as a landscape spike light or pathway light, it gives a low, grounded pool of illumination rather than broad area coverage.

Its throw is local and directional, picking out a shrub, a path edge or a low border feature rather than lighting a whole space, so plan it as accent rather than ambient light. The spike pushes into firm soil or a bed and can be repositioned as planting changes through the seasons. With an IP54 rating it handles splash and damp, suiting sheltered and covered outdoor spots such as a porch or carport edge, though it should be kept clear of fully exposed positions and direct water jets.

The body is aluminium alloy in a black steel finish, measuring 80 by 45 by 600 mm and weighing 526 g, with the long stem doubling as the ground spike. It runs at mains voltage with no separate transformer to specify, and is not dimmable. Rated for 30,000 hours, it is built to stay outdoors across the year in a suitable position. Other spike and ground fittings sit alongside it in the Yalte range for matched garden schemes.

Is it suitable for outdoor use?

Yes, within reason. The IP54 rating means it resists splashes and damp, which suits sheltered borders and covered spots such as a porch or carport. Keep it out of fully exposed positions exposed to direct water jets or standing water.

How is it mounted?

The long 600 mm body acts as a ground spike that pushes into firm soil or a planting bed. There is no wall or recessed fixing involved, so it can be lifted and repositioned as planting changes.

Does it need a transformer?

No. The Yalte runs directly from a 220-240V AC mains supply, so there is no low-voltage transformer to source or wire in. It connects to your garden lighting circuit as a mains fitting.

How do I clean it?

Wipe the aluminium alloy body and lens with a soft damp cloth to remove soil splashes and dust, then dry it off. Avoid abrasive cleaners on the black finish, and pull the spike before cleaning around the base.