Tronic Oval LED Eyelid Bulkhead, Black Die-Cast Aluminium, E27, IP66

Our review

This is an exterior wall light from Tronic, built around a die-cast aluminium body finished in black, with an oval eyelid hood and an opal diffuser over the lamp. It takes a standard E27 lamp rather than an integrated LED module, so the light output and colour temperature are yours to choose, and the lamp can be replaced later without touching the fitting. The IP66 rating means it is sealed against dust and strong water jets, which suits exposed walls, gates, carports and outbuildings where rain and hose-downs are a fact of life. The 330mm height and 230mm width make it a fairly substantial fitting, so measure your mounting position and check it will not crowd a doorway or sit too close to an eave. Because it uses E27, compare it with integrated-LED bulkheads: those need no bulb and often sip less power, but this one lets you swap lamps and pick a warmer or brighter output. Before buying, confirm the lamp you intend to use is rated for enclosed outdoor fittings, and that your supply matches the 220-240V AC rating. It carries a one-year warranty. Available on Sokonia.