Kos Round Ceiling Light in Concrete IP44, Coastal Recessed Spotlight using 1 x 6W max. GU10 LED Lamp, Astro 1326014

To choose the right light fitting, you first need to know where you want to install it. Not all the lights are created or made equal, and not all the light fittings can be installed in any environment. For example, it is not recommended to install a light fitting that doesn't have IP rating in the bathroom, since there's the danger of short circuit due to the vapors or steam reaching the electrical parts; it is not safe. Also, you cannot install a light fitting that has an IP rating lower than IP65 in the shower; where there's splashing of water, the light fitting has to be sealed. Similarly, you cannot just install any light fitting outdoors; there has to be a proper IP rating depending on the exposure to the wind, dust, rain, and splashing of water. It's best to be on the safe side, otherwise you may install your favorite light fitting somewhere and, within a few months, you will have to take it off or worse, you may have to redo your electrical wiring. Introducing the Coastal Lights - Light Fittings Suitable for Coastal Lighting When it comes to choosing the right fitting for outdoor lighting, again, not all the exterior lights are made equal; besides the IP rating (the degree of protection against dust, particles, and water), there's also the proximity to the sea or ocean. There is a particular range of light fittings which Astro Lighting calls, "Coastal Lights", which are designed to withstand whatever the weather can throw at them. Many of them are made of brass and can be safely installed within 5 miles from the coast since they are very strong. Why 5 miles from the coast? Installing any outdoor lights within 5 miles from the sea or coast - where there's a high concentration of salt in the air, the weather is harsher on the fittings, and corrosion is caused by the salt - will cause a build-up from weather and rain, and the physical parts of the fittings can deteriorate. The coastal range, however, is made to withstand anything that the weather throws at them; they are made of hard-wearing materials, suitable for salty conditions on the coast. Even if there are some stainless steel parts, they are contained and protected. Some of these Coastal Lights are: Jura Single or Twin Wall Light in Antique Brass taking GU10 lamps, great for coast lighting Malibu Oval or Round Antique Brass Coastal Wall Light taking a E27 Lamp, made of Brass Stornoway antique brass wall lantern, part of the Coastal Lights collection Thurso Round or Oval Wall / Ceiling Light fitting in Natural Brass, taking 1 x E27 lamp Bayville Single Wall LED Spotlight in Textured Black, Textured White, or Textured Grey, complete with 8.1W LED 3000K lamp Dunbar Concrete Single or Up-down Wall Light, complete with the LED lamp Gramos Round or Square Ground Light in a Natural Brass finish, ideal for Walkover Lighting Salt-Spray Tested Lights - not Suitable for Coastal Lighting Besides the Coastal Lights collection there are a number of "salt-spray tested" lights, many of them with a high IP rating. These are not recommended to be installed within 5 miles from the coast, since the corrosion from the salt may operate and damage them after the number of hours for which they were salt-spray tested. They have a three year guarantee, but this doesn't apply if the salt-spray tested fittings are installed within five miles from the coast or in a high salt environment. The closer you are to the sea, the more you enjoy the weather in the summer :) and you dread the winds in the fall and winter; also, the more protected and insulated the light fittings used outdoors have to be. The Coastal Lights are suitable for use by the coast and other exposed areas, combining outstanding durability with striking design. The salt-spray tested light fittings, however, are not recommended to be installed on the coast. Here are some of the most lovely salt-spray tested light fittings: The Dartmouth range - Dartmouth IP54 single LED lamp in grey or black, and the Dartmouth Twin LED Up-Down textured black or painted silver wall light - 1000h salt-spray testing The Mast range - Mast Wall Lights in Antique Brass, Matt White, Textured black, and Painted Silver, with an IP rating of IP65 and taking max. 1 x 35W GU10 lamp (not included). 1000h Salt Spray Tested

A particular category of lights and light fittings at Sparks is the coastal lights - the coastal lighting collection - and here are some pictures of how amazing they look. At Sparks, we pride ourselves in supplying some of the best and most amazing light fittings both for indoor and outdoor use, but the Coastal Lighting Collection is something else. The light fittings in this collection are designed to withstand whatever the weather can throw at them. We have written more concerning the coastal lights and salt spray-rated light fittings here. Each of these fittings is suitable for use by the coast and other exposed areas. They combine outstanding durability with striking design. Some of the Coastal Lights have a modern design, while others have a sculptural design, with cast concrete and brushed stainless steel. The coastal lights age beautifully and offer supreme protection against corrosion, even in the harshest conditions. The IP rating is either IP44 or IP65, for safe installation outdoors. Most of these light fittings have a 3 or even a 10-year warranty, except those that have an LED integrated and come with an LED driver.Pictures of Coastal Lights at SparksEclipse Round 300 LED Concrete Coastal Wall LightSafe to be used within 5 miles of the coast, the Eclipse Round 300 LED Concrete Coastal Wall Light comes in different dimensions and offers various colour temperatures. You can safely use this fitting by the coast and another onerous environment. Due to the manufacturing process and combination of raw materials used, concrete products can vary in tone and appearance. Some of them have some texturisation and patterning. These variances are part of concrete's unique beauty and do not influence the functionality of the design. Buy Eclipse Round 300 LED Concrete LightKos Round Coastal Ceiling Light in Concrete IP44You can safely use this fitting in areas close to the coast, for the Kos Round Coastal Ceiling Light in Concrete IP44 is suitable for such environments. Each fitting is individually cast by combining concrete with weatherproof additives. It can be cleaned by gently brushing it, and you can rinse any sediment with fresh clean water. Purchase coastal ceiling lights at Sparks for the best price. Buy Kos Round Coastal Ceiling LightMast Twin Concrete Coastal Wall Light IP44The Astro Lighting Mast Twin Concrete Coastal Wall Light IP44 is made of strong concrete, built for all weather. It is tailor-made for outdoor lighting and offers light downward. If you need a light fitting for wall mounting even in locations close to the sea, you can consider the Mast Twin Concrete Coastal Wall Light at Sparks. The LED GU10 lamps need to be ordered separately. Create an ambient aura around your home's exterior by using this Astro Lighting coastal wall lamp.Buy the Mast Twin Concrete Coastal Wall LightMontreal Round 300 Coastal Brushed Stainless Steel IP44This Astro Lighting coastal wall lamp is a modern interpretation of a classic bulkhead light. The Montreal Round 300 Coastal Brushed Stainless Steel IP44 has a bold, industrial look which is softened by its gently curved shape. It is recommended to use it outdoors to light the pathway or the steps. It comes with pressed, wide-ribbed glass, and the simple surround is either in textured black or, as in this case, in brushed stainless steel. Buy Montreal 300 Coastal Wall LightAva 300 Coastal Wall Light in Brushed Stainless SteelThe Ava 300 Coastal Wall Light in Brushed Stainless Steel at Sparks is made of grade 316 stainless steel to withstand the weather outdoors and close to the coast. The marine grade 316 used in the construction of this fitting delivers enhanced corrosion resistance and makes it suitable for coastal lighting. The LED lamp (GU10 LED lamp) needs to be ordered separately, and we offer a wide range of GU10 energy-saving LED light bulbs.Buy the Ava 300 Wall Light CoastalCromarty 120 Adjustable Ground LED Coastal LightThis Astro Lighting Cromarty 120 Adjustable Ground LED Coastal Light is made of grade 316 Stainless Steel. In order to ensure the suitability of this product for us in coastal locations, it is made of marine grade 316 stainless steel, which delivers enhanced corrosion resistance. It comes with the LED lamp included (please see the warranty from the manufacturer based on this) and it is ideal for uplighting outdoors. However, it is not recommended to drive over this ground light fitting. Buy Cromarty 120 Ground Coastal LightThe above list is only a collection of coastal light fittings available at Sparks. There are many more such light fittings as part of the Coastal Lighting collection at Sparks. Please browse our website to see the Astro Lighting Coastal Collection or the other Coastal Light fittings at Sparks. For any enquiries related to the coastal lights, do not hesitate to contact us. Please note, that the manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue some of these fittings, and they may also downgrade the IP rating or even the coastal rating. For the latest version, click on the links provided above.