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Bunker Lights
Bunker lights have been a popular lighting fixture for both commercial and residential areas these days. These lights are derived from the hard-wearing lights used in challenging environments such as underground mines and marine environments.
Bunker light fixtures are often durable and a great source of ambient light for outdoor places like walkways and communal areas to assist with safety at night. They were traditionally used to give light to areas in very dark places such as bunkers, hence the name remained.
Bunker lights come in a wide variety of sizes, styles, and finishes. If you need some extra inspiration for the right piece online, gander through our bunker light selection and find the perfect fixture that will suit your needs and style.
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What are bunker lights for?
Bunker lights are a category of exterior wall lights that are suited to a range of installations such as walkways, pathways, stairways, and recessed areas with a need for security lighting. These wall lights help reduce the risk of accidents and tripping as they help eliminate the shadow in these areas.
Why are bunker lights recommended for outdoor use?
While some homeowners are now using bunker lights as part of their interior décor, these lights are generally used for outdoor purposes due to their sturdy and solid quality that reflect their robust construction. Bunker lights normally feature a high level of protection from impact using tempered glass or metal protection in the form of a cage or grille.
What are the common materials and finishes of bunker lights?
Many bunker light fixtures have signature design elements such as thick rims, industrial pipe-like forms, and caged frames. Along with a cage guard, a glass dome or rectangular lens enclosing the bulb is another common feature that adds a layer of protection for these lights. Some bunker lights are constructed from aluminum, and polycarbonate to suit coastal areas. Marine-grade steel, brass, and die-cast aluminum are among the materials that are commonly used in these types of wall lights.
What is the recommended IP rating for a bunker light?
Lighting fixtures such as bunker lights should have either a wet or a damp rating to be considered safe for outdoor use. Covered areas where direct contact from rain, ice, and snow will be minimal should utilize a damp rated bunker light. A Wet-rated bunker light, however, can be safely exposed to the elements without fear of damage or malfunction.
What are the common shape and design styles for bunker lights?
Ovals, circles, pyramids, rectangles, and squares are all common designs and shape options for bunker lights.
Outdoor bunker wall lights cast a warm glow when mounted to any virtual surface. Since these lights are meant to be sturdy, they are generally made from quality materials that give a modern update look inspired by the classic, original nautical submarine design. Bunker wall lights offer a great way to complement your industrial or rustic exterior.
What are the popular colour choices for bunker lights?
- Copper Bunker Lights: are intended to patina over time, however in coastal areas copper patinas more quickly and requires routine rinsing and upkeep.
- Black Bunker Lights: are a great option for longevity to avoid seeing erosion and weathering you can get from having a light outdoors.
- White Bunker Lights: are known to brighten patio, add curb appeal to the walls and transform the places around your house which are a bit eerie to navigate from the porch, garage to the sides of the house.
- Brass Bunker Lights: Brass is another great colour option for bunker wall lights. Just like copper, brass will “patina” or turn darker over time as it is exposed to the elements, but it will not corrode and is a great option for outdoor and landscape lighting.
Popular Bunker Lights
- Plain Cover Bunker Lights: Inspired by classic gas street lights before the time of electricity, the Gorman Antique Brass Outdoor Lantern Wall Light is a unique and classical design that adds to the sophistication of your house or office, inside or out.
- Caged Bunker Lights: Modeled after the classic London Underground lights of 1910, The Royal Antique Silver Indoor/Outdoor Wall Lamp is a steadfast fixture constructed of enduring aluminum and steel. Its caged enclosure houses a standard bulb or an antique-style filament that mimics the glow of a warmly lit station.
- Eyelid Cover Bunker Lights: Eyelid cover bunker lights are designed to lower glare and shine down on area for ambience and safe passage. Made in Italy, the Docks Eyelid Brass LED Bulkhead Outdoor Wall Light features a base made from Marine Aluminium with a polished reflector. It is supplied with a silicon gasket to provide a IP66 rating.
- LED Bunker Lights: LED bunker lights are suited for practical lighting as they light the area. The Riga Rectangle Dark Grey Exterior LED Wall Light is an exterior surface mounted LED curved wedge wall light made of Aluminium. Suitable for use with PIR sensor and 2 way switching.
- Up/Down Bunker Lights: Up and Down bunker lights are a great way of creating an atmosphere in your home exterior with its decorative two-way pattern of light for a cosy, welcoming effect. The Baltimore Up/Down Antique Silver Outdoor Light is a simple yet ornate fitting, designed with a refined era in mind. It is certain to add to the complexity and sophistication of any home or office, inside or out.
- Antique Glass Bunker Light: Inspired by classic gas street lights before the time of electricity, the Tanner Dark Brass Glass Outdoor Wall Light is a unique and classical design that adds to the sophistication of your house or office, inside or out.
Zest Lighting has a wide range of the best designs of bunker lights. Shop bunker lights online today at Zest Lighting. We are based in Sydney and ship Australia wide including free shipping to Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney.