The P1600 is an outdoor up and down wall spot light that throws light upward and downward from one fitting, washing the wall above and below it. It is supplied with 2 x GU10 7W LED lamps in 3000K warm white. Each lamp holder takes a maximum of 10W LED. The body is polycarbonate, which resists corrosion on coastal and exposed sites. It runs on 220 to 240V, 50 to 60Hz. It suits porches, front elevations, gate pillars and garden walls. It is fixed outdoor wiring and should be installed by a registered electrician.
Key Features
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Up and down light from a single fitting, lighting the wall rather than the ground in front of it.
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Lamps included: 2 x GU10 7W LED lamps, so there is nothing else to buy.
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3000K warm white light from the supplied lamps.
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Polycarbonate body that does not pit or stain in salt air the way a metal fitting can.
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Replaceable GU10 lamps rated up to 10W LED per lamp.
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No floodlight glare at a door or path where people walk past.
Specifications
| Product code |
P1600 |
| Type |
Outdoor up and down wall spot light |
| Lamps supplied |
2 x GU10 7W LED |
| Colour temperature |
3000K warm white |
| Maximum lamp rating |
10W LED per lamp |
| Voltage |
220 to 240V, 50 to 60Hz |
| Body material |
Polycarbonate |
Where to Use It
- Porches and front doors. Two fittings either side of a door is the usual arrangement.
- Front and back elevations.
- Gate pillars and garden walls.
- Between windows.
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 lights 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 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: From Shamrock Electrical at shamrockelectrical.ie, with free delivery to every county in the Republic of Ireland from the first euro. You can also order for collection from our shop in Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, usually ready in 2 to 4 days.
Every order ships with free delivery from the very first euro, with no minimum spend and no threshold to reach. New customers take 10 percent off a first order. Trade pricing is not shown online, so if you are buying for a job or a contract, call us on 01 401 9907 or email sales@shamrockelectrical.ie for your rate. We are an Irish owned electrical supplier based in Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, just off the N7 and well positioned for the M50.
