Contemporary LED Bollard Light 9W Warm White - IP44 Die-Cast Aluminium 395 x 150mm LL 201P-0400-SS-WW

Die-cast aluminium with a clear glass diffuser and a silver finish — this is the most architectural-looking bollard in the range, and the material choices are why. Die-casting produces a heavier, denser body than pressed or extruded aluminium, which means better heat dissipation for the LED inside and far more resistance to being knocked out of shape. Glass rather than polycarbonate keeps its clarity indefinitely, where plastic diffusers yellow under UV over a few years — a real consideration in strong Kenyan sunlight. Inside, an integrated 9W LED in warm white. At 395 x 150mm it is compact, suiting patios, balconies, gardens and walkways where a full-height bollard would be too much. IP44 rated, mains-powered.

Specifications

Buying guide

Two material details are worth paying for here. Die-cast aluminium is denser and more impact-resistant than pressed metal, and it dissipates heat better, which directly affects how long an integrated LED lasts. Glass rather than polycarbonate is the other: plastic diffusers yellow and cloud under sustained UV, and in Kenyan sun that shows within a few years, while glass stays clear indefinitely. Against that, glass is breakable, so avoid positions where a ball or a mower will reach it. At 395mm this is a low bollard suited to patios, balconies and walkways rather than lighting a long drive — it marks and gently washes a surface rather than throwing light far. A clear diffuser at this height can show the light source, so check the effect at night from the direction people approach. Space closer than tall bollards, around 1.5 to 2.5 metres.

How it compares

Against the anodized 9W bollard, that has an anodised finish and even-distribution optics while this is die-cast with a clear glass diffuser and stated dimensions. Compared with the frosted-shade cone bollard, that diffuses light softly where clear glass is crisper. Against the taller E27 bollards, this is lower and sealed. Against polycarbonate-diffused fittings, glass stays clear where plastic yellows under UV.

Frequently asked questions

Why is glass better than polycarbonate here?
Plastic diffusers yellow and cloud under sustained UV, which shows within a few years in Kenyan sun. Glass stays clear indefinitely — but it is breakable, so avoid positions a ball or mower will reach.

What does die-cast aluminium give me?
A denser, more impact-resistant body that dissipates heat better, which directly affects how long the integrated LED lasts.

Is 395mm tall enough for a driveway?
No — at this height it marks and gently washes a surface. It suits patios, balconies and walkways rather than lighting a long drive.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Anodized Aluminium LED Bollard Light 9W - IP44 Corrosion-Resistant Even Distribution LL 202P-0430-SS-WW
• Contemporary LED Garden Light with Integrated LED - Weather-Resistant Surface Mounted LL 201P-1000-SS-WW
• Black Cone-Shaped Garden Bollard Light 380mm with Frosted Shade - IP65 Die-Cast LL 7362-65-BK

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.