{"title":"Waterproof LED battens","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose the right batten on three concrete criteria: the length that covers the work area, the protection rating that matches the actual humidity of the room, and the colour temperature suited to the use. In a garage or utility room, a 120 cm IP65 model in neutral white handles most situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is a waterproof LED batten and which rooms should it go in?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA waterproof LED batten is a linear light fixture whose housing and diffuser keep moisture and dust away from the components. It is mounted on the ceiling or as a surface fixture in a garage, workshop, utility room, bathroom or under a canopy. Its light spreads in a continuous line, with no hot spot and no marked shadow zone between two sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light output matters as much as the protection: placed near a work wall, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/reglettes-led\"\u003eLED batten\u003c\/a\u003e lights the surface directly instead of diffusing from the centre of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP65 waterproof LED batten: what the rating really protects against\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first digit of the IP rating covers solids, the second covers liquids. An IP65 rating means a housing sealed against dust and resistant to water jets: this is the usual level for a garage, utility room or workshop. An IP44 rating only protects against splashes. Remember this benchmark: beyond IP65, you enter jet-washing territory, useful in a plant room. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-ip65\"\u003eBattens rated IP65\u003c\/a\u003e cover most damp rooms in a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarage, workshop, utility room, bathroom: the rooms that need a waterproof batten\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour situations justify a sealed housing: the garage where the air is dusty, the workshop where metal filings fly, the utility room where humidity lingers, the bathroom where water sprays. To \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-pour-garage\"\u003eequip a garage\u003c\/a\u003e, length comes before everything else. For \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-pour-atelier\"\u003eworkshop lighting\u003c\/a\u003e, aim for a continuous line above the workbench. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-pour-salle-de-bain\"\u003edamp bathroom\u003c\/a\u003e above all needs a rating consistent with the distance to the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"longueur\"\u003eWhat length of waterproof LED batten should you choose: 40, 60, 120 or 150 cm?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength is chosen according to the area to be lit and the space available. A short 40 or 60 cm model suits a cupboard, a worktop or a small utility room. Lengths of 120 and 150 cm cover corridors, garages and workshops, with more even light along the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich length of waterproof LED batten for which use\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to install it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it changes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCupboard, under a wall unit, small pantry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLights a precise spot without spilling over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUtility room, worktop, short hallway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovers a narrow work area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle garage, workshop, corridor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous light over a work station\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble garage, long workshop, storeroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimits shadow zones between two stations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e40 cm and 60 cm waterproof LED batten: the small linear fixtures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese formats are fitted where a round fixture will not fit: under a shelf, above a utility sink, in a narrow storage closet. Measure the length of the unit then leave a few centimetres on each side. A model that is too long overhangs and lights the wall rather than the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e120 cm and 150 cm waterproof LED batten: covering a garage or workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver these lengths, the light spreads along the whole line and cast shadows decrease. For a car, a single 120 cm line above the work area is often enough. A double garage benefits from two parallel lines or a 150 cm length per bay. Mounting height matters as much as length: mounted very high, the light scatters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"detecteur\"\u003eWaterproof LED batten with motion sensor: what is it for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor switches the batten on as you pass and off after an adjustable delay, so you do not have to look for the switch with your hands full. It is useful in a garage corridor, a pantry, a cellar or a service entrance, and it limits consumption in passage areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSensor built into the housing or separate control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sensor housed in the profile avoids running a second cable and keeps a clean line on the ceiling. A remote control becomes worthwhile when the area to monitor is far from the fixture, or when several battens need to switch on together. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003ePresence-detection models\u003c\/a\u003e are often chosen for a pantry, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-a-detecteur-de-mouvement-220v\"\u003eversions with a 220V-powered sensor\u003c\/a\u003e simplify connection to an existing installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdjusting the delay and detection range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo settings make the difference between comfort and annoyance: the on-time and the sensitivity. A short delay suits a passage, a longer one suits a workshop where you stand still at the bench. Avoid aiming at a window, a radiator or an animal path: these are the three classic causes of false triggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat light for a waterproof LED batten: neutral white, cool white or warm white?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeutral white, around 4000 K, remains the most versatile for a garage or workshop: it keeps colours accurate and is less tiring on the eyes. Cool white, bluer, suits technical work areas. Warm white is reserved for living rooms, such as a bathroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeutral white or cool white: which to choose for working?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool white is generally above 5000 K, warm white around 2700 to 3000 K. At a station where you read instructions, spot a detail or sort parts, neutral white remains the best compromise. Cool white gives an impression of sharpness but hardens contrasts and is tiring over time. Warm white light suits a utility room treated as a living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReading power and flux without getting it wrong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare models on power in watts and flux in lumens, but keep consistency in mind: a very low flux announced for a high power suggests a mis-entered label. In that case, go by the power and trust the light output. A batten that is too powerful in a small volume dazzles; two weaker points are better than one very intense one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"comparaison\"\u003eWaterproof LED batten or powerful LED ceiling light: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA waterproof batten lights along its length, without cast shadow, and is fitted near the wall or worktop. A powerful LED ceiling light diffuses more widely from the centre of the room. In a garage or utility room, the batten has the advantage; in a living room or hallway, the ceiling light remains more decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWaterproof batten, LED strip or ceiling light: which solution for which room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimitation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof LED batten\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous linear light, protected housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed length, not cuttable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarage, workshop, utility room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible, cuttable, fits anywhere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess protected without a profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder-unit, niche, decor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED ceiling light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide diffusion, decorative role\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess effective near a work wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, hallway, bedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLED ceiling lighting: linear or point source\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice depends on the shape of the room. A long, narrow room suits a line; a square room suits a central source. An \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eLED ceiling light\u003c\/a\u003e in the centre of a garage leaves the corner where you work in shadow, whereas a batten fitted thirty centimetres from the wall lights exactly where your hands are working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn a living room, the wall light or chandelier remain decorative choices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA batten has no place above a sofa: it lights too directly and does not suit soft lighting. For living rooms, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e and look at wall lights or chandeliers. The batten keeps its technical role, reserved for service areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installation\"\u003eHow to install and fix a waterproof LED batten to the ceiling or wall?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst mark the axis and the fixing points, drill, screw the brackets, then clip the profile onto its supports. Connection is made with the power off, on a junction box or a cable suitable for damp conditions, with the gland tightened. A spirit level avoids the effect of a line that slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCeiling mounting, surface mounting or under a cabinet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the ceiling, two brackets are enough for a standard length; a third prevents sagging on a large format. For surface mounting, the batten is fixed above the worktop, at shoulder height so as not to cast the shadow of your hands. Under a cabinet, check that the clearance lets heat escape and that the cable does not rub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMains connection and sealing of cable entries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the circuit breaker before any work. The cable enters the housing through a gland: tightened correctly, it prevents water from running along the sheath. A sheath pulled too tight breaks the seal, too loose and it lets damp air in. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-220v\"\u003eBattens connected to the mains\u003c\/a\u003e are fitted on a box or a switch, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-rechargeables\"\u003erechargeable versions\u003c\/a\u003e avoid wiring in a cupboard without a socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"recoupe\"\u003eCan you cut a LED batten or a LED strip?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rigid batten cannot be cut: its profile, diffuser and electronics are one piece. A flexible LED strip, however, is cut at the printed marks, every group of LEDs, with scissors, with the power off. The circuit is then closed with a suitable connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCuttable LED strip: locating the cut points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cut marks are printed on the strip, between two groups. Cutting elsewhere switches off the portion after the line. For a niche or a plinth, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-d-exterieur\"\u003eLED strip or bar\u003c\/a\u003e slips in where a rigid profile will not fit; measure the actual length and allow for a connection connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRigid batten: choose the right length from the start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince it cannot be cut, measure before ordering. Measure the free space between two walls or the length of the unit, then leave a margin. A recessed LED profile is chosen with its support: the ceiling cut-out must match the width of the housing exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow to maintain a waterproof LED batten and avoid mistakes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft, slightly damp cloth is enough; avoid abrasive products and direct jets on the seals. Also check that the gland remains tight, that the diffuser is properly clipped and that the batten is not placed in an area where the protection rating is no longer sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning the diffuser without damaging the seal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power, then wipe a barely damp microfibre cloth over the diffuser. Solvents and alcohol dull the polycarbonate and harden the seal. Then check the clipping along the whole length: it is a weak point more common than the electronics themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon mistakes: overestimated IP, wrong length, fixing in a damp corner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree mistakes come up again and again. Believing an IP44 will hold under a canopy battered by rain. Choosing a length for the room rather than for the work station. Fitting the batten in the coldest corner, where condensation drips. Any doubt about outdoor exposure is settled by looking at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-d-exterieur-etanches\"\u003emodels for lighting a covered terrace\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-d-exterieur\"\u003ebattens designed for outdoors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between an IP65 and an IP44 waterproof LED batten?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIP65 indicates a housing sealed against dust and resistant to water jets, which covers a garage, utility room or bathroom. IP44 only protects against splashes: it is enough away from a water point, but not in a regularly wet area or under an exposed canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a waterproof LED batten be installed outdoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you choose a protection rating suited to the exposure. Under a canopy or a covered terrace, a standard waterproof model is enough. On a facade battered by rain or near the coast, a higher IP is needed and you should check that the housing is UV-resistant, otherwise it yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat length of waterproof LED batten for a garage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a single-car garage, a 120 cm batten placed above the work area already lights the essentials. A double garage benefits from two lines or a 150 cm length per bay. Mounting height matters as much as length: too high, the light scatters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does a waterproof LED batten with motion sensor work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn infrared or microwave sensor detects movement and closes the circuit for an adjustable time, from a few seconds to several minutes. Range and sensitivity are set on the housing. The sensor must remain accessible and must not point at a window, a source of unnecessary triggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes a 220V waterproof LED batten plug into a socket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the model: some come with a cable and plug, others are designed for fixed connection to a junction box or switch. In a damp room, fixed connection is preferable, with a tightened gland and the power switched off before any work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to clean a waterproof LED batten without damaging the seal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power, then wipe a barely damp microfibre cloth over the diffuser. Solvents, alcohol and abrasive sponges dull the polycarbonate and harden the seal. Then check that the diffuser is reclipped along its whole length to maintain the seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWaterproof LED batten or neon: what changes with the switch to LED?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA neon tube requires a ballast and a starter, and its start-up is slower. A LED batten integrates the electronics into the profile: instant start, no flicker, and light that is easier to direct onto the worktop. The profile is also flatter on the ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the length and rating are chosen, all that remains is to check the space on the ceiling and the cable route. 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