Outdoor Up and Down LED Wall Spot Light

Outdoor Up and Down LED Wall Spot Light, Polycarbonate, Code P1600

An up and down wall spot that throws light in two directions from a single fitting, washing the wall above and below it. It is the standard way to light a porch, a front elevation or a pair of gate pillars without putting a floodlight where people will be walking past it.

Supplied complete with two GU10 LED lamps in warm white, so there is nothing else to buy. The polycarbonate body resists corrosion, which matters on any coastal or exposed site where a metal fitting would pit and stain.

Specification

• Supplied with 2 x GU10 7W LED lamps
• Colour temperature: 3000K warm white
• Voltage: 220 to 240V, 50 to 60Hz
• Maximum lamp rating: 10W LED per lamp
• Body: polycarbonate
• Code: P1600

Where it works

Porches, front and back elevations, gate pillars, garden walls and between windows. Two fittings either side of a door is the usual arrangement. If you are choosing between this and other outdoor fittings, our guide on bulkheads, floodlights and wall lanterns sets out which suits which job.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is an up and down wall light for?
A: It casts light both upward and downward from one fitting, which washes the wall rather than lighting the ground in front of it. The effect suits front elevations, porches and pillars, and it gives presence at a door without the glare of a floodlight.

Q: Does it come with bulbs?
A: Yes. It is supplied with two GU10 7W LED lamps in 3000K warm white, so there is nothing extra to buy. If you replace them later, the maximum is 10W LED per lamp.

Q: Can I put brighter bulbs in it?
A: Up to 10W LED per lamp. Going above the stated maximum risks heat damage to the fitting and the lamp holder, and with LEDs a higher wattage is rarely needed anyway because output per watt is already high.

Q: Is polycarbonate better than metal outdoors?
A: For coastal and exposed sites, generally yes. Polycarbonate does not corrode, whereas metal fittings pit and stain in salt air. Inland and sheltered, either works and it comes down to appearance.

Q: Do I need an electrician to fit it?
A: Yes. This is fixed outdoor wiring and should be installed by a registered electrician on a properly protected circuit.

Q: How high should it be mounted?
A: Around 2 metres, or roughly head height to just above, is usual. Mounted much lower the up light is lost, and much higher the down light spreads too wide to be useful. Keep the cable gland pointing downward so water cannot track in along the cable.

Q: Where can I buy outdoor up and down wall lights in Ireland?
A: Shamrock Electrical stocks up and down wall spots in polycarbonate and metal, with IP44 and IP65 options and coastal friendly versions. We are in Rathcoole, County Dublin, just off the N7, and we deliver free to every county in Ireland on every order with no minimum spend.

Price Includes VAT and FREE Delivery Across Ireland