Stainless Steel Bulkhead Wall Light with Clear Diffuser - Brushed Finish 300mm CE Compliant LL 2003-09-DL-SS

Genuine stainless steel, not aluminium with a steel-look finish — and on a coastal or humid property that distinction decides how the fitting looks in three years. Stainless resists the pitting and staining that finishes off coated aluminium in salt air, which is why it is specified for buildings near the sea and around pools. The brushed finish is also more forgiving than polished chrome, hiding water spots and fingerprints rather than showing every mark. Its curved dome bulkhead form on a dual rod bracket is a classic marine and industrial look that suits both a modern house and a workshop, and the twin rods give it real rigidity. 300mm tall with 220mm projection, an E27 holder for LED or conventional bulbs, and CE compliant.

Specifications

Buying guide

Material is the reason to choose this fitting. If your property is coastal, near a pool, or simply in a humid area, genuine stainless steel outlasts coated aluminium by a wide margin — coated metal eventually pits and stains at the coast regardless of how good the coating is. Brushed rather than polished is the practical finish, since it hides water spots. CE compliance is worth noting on any mains fitting, as it indicates the product has been assessed against European safety standards. Two practical points: the clear diffuser means the bulb is visible, so use a frosted or opal LED unless you want a filament on show, and the 220mm projection is substantial — measure the wall position so it does not intrude into a doorway or walkway. Rinse it with fresh water occasionally in coastal conditions; even stainless benefits from salt being washed off.

How it compares

Against the aluminium chrome-finish wall light, this is genuine stainless steel and considerably better suited to coastal and humid conditions. Compared with the integrated 11.5W bulkhead, that has a stated output and IP54 rating while this takes replaceable bulbs and is CE compliant in stainless. Against the cone wall lights at IP65, those quote a higher protection rating. Against a plastic bulkhead, no comparison on lifespan in a harsh environment.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose stainless steel over coated aluminium?
In coastal, poolside or humid conditions, coated aluminium eventually pits and stains while genuine stainless resists it. That is the main reason to specify stainless.

Which bulb suits the clear diffuser?
A frosted or opal LED, unless you specifically want a filament bulb on show — the clear diffuser leaves the bulb visible.

Anything to check before mounting?
The 220mm projection is substantial, so make sure it will not intrude into a doorway or walkway.

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

• Stainless Steel Outdoor Wall Light with E27 Holder - Chrome Finish 500 x 250mm LL 2002-91-DL-SS
• Outdoor Wall Light 11.5W 3000K Warm White - IP54 Bulkhead for Wall or Ceiling LL 2231-BK
• Black Cone-Shaped Wall Light with E27 Holder - IP65 Die-Cast Aluminium 310 x 230mm LL 7361-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.