{"title":"Waterproof outdoor light bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet the subject with three checks, in this order: the IP rating, which must be at least equal to that of the fixture, the base, identical to the socket, then the colour temperature, matched to the other light points. Waterproofing comes before wattage, because a bulb that is too powerful in a poorly protected fixture dies of humidity, not of lack of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#meilleure-ampoule-exterieur\"\u003eWhich bulb for outdoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#indice-ip\"\u003eReading the IP rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#culot\"\u003eChoosing the base\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumens\"\u003eHow many lumens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#temperature-couleur\"\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#brancher-parallele\"\u003eWiring three bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#applique-terrasse\"\u003eFitting a wall light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#entretien\"\u003eMaintaining all year round\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"meilleure-ampoule-exterieur\"\u003eWhat is the best outdoor waterproof light bulb?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best outdoor waterproof light bulb is the one that combines an IP rating suited to the exposure (at least IP44 under a canopy, IP65 in the open air), a base identical to that of the fixture and a colour temperature consistent with the facade. LED wattage is more than enough: waterproofing comes before output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor waterproof light bulb: the three criteria that matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the location: a facade lantern takes rain head-on, a wall light under an overhang stays sheltered, a recessed ground spot receives splashes from the ground. From that follows the minimum IP rating. Then comes the base, to be noted on the socket before ordering: it is the only criterion that makes the bulb unusable if you get it wrong. Light colour is chosen last, to stay in the same white family as the other points in the house. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/ampoules-d-exterieur\"\u003eall outdoor bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e sorted by use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor waterproof lamp: LED or filament bulb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED gives off little heat, which limits condensation in a closed globe and puts less strain on the seals. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-a-filament\"\u003efilament bulb\u003c\/a\u003e gives a very flattering golden look on stone, but it releases heat in a closed volume: keep it for open, well-ventilated fixtures. In both cases, compare the IP rating first, then the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a whole garden, it is better to spread several sources rather than fit every wall light with a very powerful bulb: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-d-exterieur-led\"\u003ethe LED models for outdoors\u003c\/a\u003e and keep the same shade everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"indice-ip\"\u003eHow to read the IP rating of an outdoor waterproof light bulb?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP rating gives two digits: the first rates protection against dust, the second against water. IP44 suits sheltered use, IP54 resists splashes, IP65 water jets, IP67 temporary immersion. On an exposed socket, the IP rating of the bulb must be at least equal to that of the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP44, IP54, IP65, IP67: what does each digit really protect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eIP rating and use of an outdoor bulb\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIP rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection against solids\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection against water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid foreign bodies over 1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater splashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder a canopy, a pergola, a sheltered wall light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited amount of dust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplashes from all directions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered terrace, garage entrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust-tight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater jet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExposed facade, garden, open air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust-tight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemporary immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePond edge, flood-prone area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA higher figure does not only cost in protection: it also traps heat. On an old, poorly ventilated fixture, a very protective and very sealed bulb can hold condensation longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWaterproof bathroom bulb: which IP rating to aim for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a bathroom, you think in terms of exposure zones rather than the room as a whole: near the bath or shower, splashes require a high rating, whereas at the other end of the room moderate protection is enough. Apply the same rule as outdoors: the bulb at least matches the rating of the fixture. The rest of the catalogue is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules\"\u003eclassic bulbs for all bases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"culot\"\u003eWhich base to choose for an outdoor waterproof light bulb?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor waterproof light bulb screws into the large screw socket, the most common on facade wall lights and lanterns. Check the base before buying: E27 for large fixtures, E14 for small wall lights, GU10 or GU5 for recessed spots, G9 for some compact lanterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eE27, E14, GU10, GU5: identifying the base of your fixture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eIdentifying the base of your outdoor fixture\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixture concerned\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge screw thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall lights, lanterns, terrace pendants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocket diameter and available height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall screw thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall wall lights, string lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum wattage marked on the socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGU10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo pins, quarter turn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable spots and floodlights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGU5,3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo thin pins, low voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed garden spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 V compatibility of the transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo loops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigner lanterns, compact fixtures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClip fitting, not screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large screw thread is ordered from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-culot-e27\"\u003eour E27 base selection\u003c\/a\u003e, small formats from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-e14\"\u003esmall E14 base for wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e, and low-voltage spots from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-gu5\"\u003eGU5 bulbs for recessed spots\u003c\/a\u003e. Compact lanterns are supplied from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autres-culots-ampoules-g4-g9-etc-1\"\u003eother G4 and G9 bases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor waterproof solar light bulb: when to choose it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solar bulb has its panel and battery built in: it goes where no cable reaches, at the bottom of a garden or on an isolated shed. Its reserve depends on sunshine and decreases in winter. On a facade that is already powered, a mains bulb remains more consistent evening after evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumens\"\u003eHow many lumens are needed to light an outdoor area?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe useful output depends on the surface and the use: marking out a path does not need the same light as lighting a terrace table. Plan several light points rather than a single very powerful bulb, and favour a moderate, well-directed output, more comfortable and less dazzling than a wide floodlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the most efficient outdoor lighting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEfficiency is measured by the light that reaches the useful area. A point every two to three metres along a path, a low source near a bed, a wall light at shoulder height on the facade: this distribution lights without puncturing the darkness. Output sent towards the sky or the neighbour is useless. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-1\"\u003eLED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e offer this useful output in a small volume, which leaves room in the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting without dazzling: directing and distributing the light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light point that is too high or too close to a walkway tires the eye. Lower the source above a table, aim spots towards the wall or the ground, never towards the front door. If the intensity must vary between dinner and simple circulation, plan \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-a-variateur\"\u003edimmer-compatible bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and a suitable dimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"temperature-couleur\"\u003eWhich colour temperature for an outdoor lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm light (2700 K) warms a stone facade or a wooden terrace and stays restful in the evening; a more neutral light (3000 to 4000 K) makes paths and work areas easier to read. On the same facade, keep a single white family to avoid patches of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm white or neutral white on a terrace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2700 K suits walls, plants and dining corners: it softens the material and does not whiten vegetation. 3000 K stays warm but crisper, useful near a door or a staircase you want to secure. 4000 K, frank, is mainly for circulation areas and garages. Compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-2700k\"\u003e2700 K bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-3000k\"\u003e3000 K bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e on the same fixture before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber bulb: what effect on a facade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber glass filters white and gilds the light: on a stone wall or an arch, the effect is immediate. On the other hand, it distorts colours and tires on a staircase or a busy path. So keep \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-coloris-ambre\"\u003eamber bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e for atmosphere, and a classic warm white for circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"brancher-parallele\"\u003eHow to wire 3 bulbs in parallel on an outdoor circuit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree bulbs in parallel are connected to the same incoming supply: each socket receives the live and neutral, then the line continues to the next. The assembly holds if the circuit is protected and de-energised during the work; outdoors, every connection must be enclosed in a waterproof box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParallel or series: why parallel outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn series, one blown bulb cuts the whole line: you look for the fault at night, in the rain. In parallel, each socket stays independent and the other points keep lighting. This is the logical assembly for three facade wall lights or three garden lanterns. Plan 230 V bulbs, such as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-220v\"\u003e220V LED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, if no transformer is installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaking an outdoor connection waterproof: box, cable glands, seals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power at the breaker before any work. Use a junction box designed for outdoor use, bring the cables in through cable glands and tighten them so that water does not run back up the conduit. If the circuit is not identified or the panel is not clear, call an electrician: working de-energised is not negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"applique-terrasse\"\u003eWhich bulb for an outdoor terrace wall light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA terrace wall light needs a compact bulb that gives off little heat and whose base matches the model, often E27 or E14. Choose an IP rating at least equal to that of the wall light, a warm light for atmosphere and a moderate output: the wall light illuminates a wall, not a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWaterproof bulb for garden, street or terrace wall light: which IP rating to choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with the rating of the zone replacing that of outdoor exposure. A bathroom wall light works like a terrace one: it lights a wall, close to the eye, and copes badly with sources that are too strong. Stay with a compact, warm bulb, and a base checked before ordering. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-e14\"\u003eE14 bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e cover most small models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWall light orientation: upwards, downwards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpwards, the light bounces off the ceiling or the overhang and gives a soft atmosphere, but lights the walkway less. Downwards, it draws a clean cone on the wall and guides better. On a bare or stone wall, frosted glass avoids glare: see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-en-verre\"\u003eglass bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e for this diffused look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow to maintain an outdoor waterproof light bulb all year round?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondensation comes from trapped warm air that cools: a fixture that is too sealed and poorly ventilated holds it. Choose a bulb with low heat output, let the seals breathe when the fixture allows it and dry the socket before reassembling. A single drop on the base is enough to cause a bad contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondensation in outdoor fixtures: what to do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the fixture in dry weather, wipe the inside and check the seal: a crushed or hardened seal lets moisture in. An LED bulb heats less and therefore produces less condensation than a filament one. If water persists after several weeks, the fixture itself is at fault, not the bulb: compare with the models in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe terrace and garden lighting range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning the socket and checking the seals before winter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery autumn, switch off the power, unscrew the bulb and look at the socket: a green deposit signals oxidation. Brush lightly, let it dry, then reassemble. Remove leaves and pollen from the globes, they hold moisture. Ten minutes of maintenance per light point is enough to get through the cold season, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules\"\u003eoutdoor bulb maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e often comes down to this check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReassurance and ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, check the base of your socket and choose an IP rating suited to the location: sheltered or exposed to rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure payment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracked delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesignix customer service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsure between two bases or two temperatures? Go back to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-d-exterieur\"\u003ethe starting point of the outdoor selection\u003c\/a\u003e and check your socket before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich bulb should I put outside?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bulb designed for humidity, whose IP rating is at least equal to that of the fixture, with the base of the fixture and a colour temperature consistent with the other light points. LED limits heat and maintenance; waterproofing remains the first criterion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many lumens are needed to light an outdoor area?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single figure: the useful output depends on the surface, the mounting height and the use. Rather multiply discreet light points and distribute the light; a single very powerful bulb dazzles and leaves dark areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eOutdoor waterproof solar light bulb: should it be preferred?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solar bulb has a panel and battery built in: it goes up without a cable, which suits a path or an isolated shed. Its availability depends on sunshine and it lights for less time in winter. For a facade that is already powered, a mains bulb remains more consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWaterproof bathroom bulb: which IP rating?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a bathroom, the IP rating depends on the zone: near the bath or shower, exposure to splashes requires a high rating, whereas a distant zone is satisfied with moderate protection. The bulb must at least match the rating of the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich outdoor fixture to choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose according to the location: a wall light for a facade, a lantern for an entrance, an adjustable spot for a bed. 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