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Rugged & Reliable Lighting With Bulkhead Fixtures
Bulkhead lights are built for toughness and performance, providing dependable lighting for walkways, stairwells, commercial corridors, outdoor walls and entrances. Designed to withstand dust, moisture and impact, these fittings offer sleek or industrial styling, energy-saving LED technology and easy installation across a wide range of building types and safety needs.
Types of Bulkhead Lights
Explore the many types of bulkhead lights available, from emergency and flush fittings to wall-mounted security and decorative solutions:
- Emergency Bulkhead Lights: Fitted with battery backup, these fixtures ensure lighting remains available during power loss for safety and regulation compliance.
- Outdoor Bulkhead Lights: Designed with high IP ratings, these lights are perfect for pathways, garages, entrances and general exterior lighting tasks.
- Surface Bulkhead Lights: Simple to install on ceilings or walls, surface-mounted bulkheads suit both residential and commercial use in corridors or utility spaces.
Compare Bulkhead Product Range & Features
Offering durable, versatile illumination suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for security, commercial and emergency applications, these lights come in various sizes, wattages and styles to suit every installation.
| Brand | Product Range | Lumen Range | Wattage Range | Lighting Style | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robus | Golf | 401-600 | Multiwatt | White, round | Multiwatt, CCT selectable, emergency & sensor |
| JCC | RadiaLED Rapid Pro | 1001-1500 | Not Specified | Opal, round | Opal diffuser, IP65 rated, LED bulkhead |
| Ansell | Disco EVO 2 | 801-1000 | 9-16W | Round, sensor-enabled | Microwave sensor, emergency ready |
| Aurora | Enlite | 801-1000 | 18W | Round, white | 18W, CCT selectable, IP65 bulkhead |
| Knightsbridge | BT9ACT | 601-800 | 9W | Compact, round, white | 9W, IP65, round, white finish |
| OVIA | Emergency | 101-200 | 3W | Rectangular, white | Maintained, 3W, IP65, emergency LED |
| Saxby | HeroPRO | 1001-1500 | 18W | Modern, white, round | Tri wattage, CCT adjustable, IP65 bulkhead |
| JCC | RadiaLED Slim | 1001-1500 | 32W | Opal, round, flat profile | 32W, 4000K, IP44, Opal bulkhead |
| Integral LED | Tough Shell | 801-1000 | 8W | Prismatic, IK09 rated | 280mm, IK09, IP44, CCT 3000-5000K |
| Timeguard | Not Specified | 1001-1500 | 25W | Round, white | 25W, LED, round bulkhead |
Benefits of Bulkhead Lights
These fittings deliver safety, durability and high performance across internal and external applications. Available in various sizes and outputs, they suit both functional and decorative installations.
- Weather and Impact Resistance: Many bulkhead lights are IP rated and IK rated to withstand tough environments, making them ideal for public buildings, commercial sites and outdoor installations.
- Emergency and Security Options: Choose from integrated emergency bulkheads and motion-activated security fittings to enhance safety and compliance without compromising style or energy use.
- Stylish and Practical Designs: With flush, surface and curved designs, bulkhead lights combine practicality with aesthetics for both modern and classic architecture.
Bulkhead Light Brands We Recommend
We offer bulkhead lights from trusted brands known for quality, efficiency and durability across a range of lighting applications.
- Aurora Bulkheads: Efficient and well-built LED bulkheads suitable for both domestic and commercial installs.
- JCC Bulkheads: Offers innovative bulkhead lighting designs with advanced performance and elegant housing.
- Saxby Lighting Bulkheads: Combines modern design with robust construction for both internal and external use.
- Knightsbridge Bulkheads: Provides affordable, reliable and attractive bulkhead solutions across various wattages and applications.
- Ansell Bulkheads: Known for performance-led lighting including bulkheads for security, utility and architectural use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bulkhead light?
A bulkhead light is a tough, enclosed fixture typically used in commercial, outdoor and industrial spaces. It protects the light source from dust, moisture and impact while providing reliable illumination.
Are bulkhead lights suitable for outdoor use?
Yes, many bulkhead lights are IP65 rated or higher, making them perfect for external environments like building exteriors, car parks and access routes exposed to weather.
Can I use bulkhead lights indoors?
Absolutely. Bulkhead lights are commonly used in corridors, stairwells, storage areas and utility rooms where consistent, bright and low-maintenance lighting is needed.
Do bulkhead lights come with emergency features?
Some models come with built-in emergency functionality, providing battery backup lighting during power failures to meet safety regulations in commercial or public buildings.
What styles of bulkhead lights are available?
You can choose from round or rectangular shapes, flush or surface-mounted, clear or opal diffusers and even decorative options with grille covers or designer finishes.
Need More Help Choosing the Right Bulkhead Lights?
Our friendly customer service team are always ready to provide answers, offer support and share information. So if you're still unsure on which product best suits your needs, or for any other questions or queries, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 01424 220384.