A Few Tips on Outdoor Lanterns
For covered Entrances, Verandahs and Outdoor Living Spaces where Lanterns are not directly exposed to the weather, Indoor Lanterns without IP Ratings can often be used with an Electricians approval.
For Lanterns that will be fully exposed to the elements a fitting with an Ingress Protection Rating of 44 or above would be recommended.
IP Ratings combine two numbers to indicate the protection of the fittings electrical parts from environmental conditions. The first number refers to protection from intrusion of foreign objects and the second to moisture protection, the ingress of water. IP 44 for example, means the light is protected against the intrusion of solid foreign bodies 1mm and larger as well as against rain and water jets from any direction. An IP 23 rating would be sufficient if the Lantern would only be exposed to rainy weather.
Our Outdoor Lantern range focuses on traditional materials such as Solid Brass, Copper and Zinc as they remain the most durable in tough environmental conditions. We love iL Fanale for it’s unique, vintage handmade Italian charm that continues to evolve with age and our French Anodised Aluminium collection by Roger Pradier a leader in timeless designs and wide variety of powder coated finishes which are backed by 25-year anti-corrosion warranty.
When choosing Lanterns, Clear Glass Lanterns create soft ambient atmosphere at night, for areas needing stronger light Frosted Glass allows a higher wattage globe to be used
