IP44 lighting for outdoors – our top 10

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Whenever you’re looking to illuminate an outdoor space, IP44 lighting will usually provide an answer. The “IP44 rating” is something of a benchmark. The first of its two digits means the electrical enclosure is inaccessible to solid objects above 1mm in width. This is useful if you have children playing in a garden, as it effectively prevents anything from being prised into perilous areas. The second of the 4’s tells us the fitting is impervious to splashed water from any angle.

The IP44 rating is common in outdoor lighting. If you need to jet-clean the light fitting or immerse it in water you’ll need a greater level of protection, but for most purposes the IP44 specification will suffice. A lower IP43 rating is sometimes seen in outdoor lights, which is also rainproof but a little less protected against wild downpours and bouncing or deflected water.

Our Ten Best IP44 Outdoor Lights

Having established the IP44 rating as a reliable measure of weatherproofing, we’ll look at Lyco’s top IP44 lights in each of ten outdoor categories:

Outdoor Wall Light

Outdoor wall lights can be decorative or functional. The IP44 rated Searchlight Coach Wall Lantern with built-in PIR Sensor ticks both boxes. This traditional fitting automatically triggers light when movement is detected within a 6m, 110° range. The PIR sensor can be overridden if required for manual operation.

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Porch Lights

Lyco - Searchlight Brunel Outdoor Oval Flush Light - Stainless Steel

Porch lights are a popular way of brightening an entrance. The Searchlight Brunel has a classic style that’s ideal for various types of property. Its ridged opal glass diffuser is shielded by a steel cage and does a good job of cutting out glare. The slightly industrial look of this fitting is a popular modern choice.

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Plug and Play Lights

Techmar Ludeco - Alder LED Garden Spotlight

Plug and play lights offer a great way of designing an outdoor lighting scheme, without the need for any electrician to install it. The Alder Single Spotlight Extension consumes very little energy, thanks to its use of LED technology. This light can be easily added to the separately available 3-light kit, with no extra components required.

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Security Lights

Security lights are nothing if not functional, but the Lutec Shrimp LED Twin Floodlight excels itself for performance and practicality. Low priced without skimping on features, this 12W luminaire kicks out over 90 lumens of daylight light per watt and includes a PIR movement sensor with override facility.

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Decking Lights

Robus Garland SMD Cool White LED Walkover Lights - Set of 10

Decking lights add ambience to a decking area as well as an element of safety. The Robus Garland – Set of 10 are ideal for outlining decking edges and can easily withstand human weight. As a solid state technology that’s resistant to vibration and shock, LED lighting is perfect in this challenging role.

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Solar Lights

Solar lights now exist in many forms, all made possible by modern LED technology. The Suri Rabat Solar Flush Light is great for any outdoor seating area. These lights are a perfect choice for wedding receptions.

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Post and Bollards

Lucide Fedor Outdoor Short Bollard Light - Satin Chrome

Posts and bollards are useful for bordering paths and driveways, simultaneously lighting the way and showing off plants and shrubs. The Lucide Fedor Short Bollart Light is perfect for highlighting garden features such as rockeries. Consuming very little energy, this stylish IP44 rated luminaire adds ambience to any modern outdoor space.

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Tile and Brick Lights

Edit Step Outdoor LED Wall Light - White

Tile and brick lights are difficult to beat as discreet forms of exterior lighting. The Edit Step slots directly into a brick cavity. This is an easy way of lighting paths alongside commercial or residential buildings, where there may not be room for freestanding or surface-mounted luminaires. A louvred version of the same fitting is available, which delivers an indirect light and cuts out glare.

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Stake Lights

Eglo Solar LED Spotlight - Black

Stake lights offer a flexible solution to showing off garden features. The Eglo Solar LED Spotlight is particularly versatile, with an integral solar panel that allows great positioning freedom. A built-in dusk-to-dawn sensor automatically triggers overnight light, which can be overridden by manual control if required. Use this IP44 rated spotlight to accent grasses, plants, shrubs, statues, and other items of interest.

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IP44 Lighting: British weather defence

For lighting that will always resist the British elements, you only need think of IP44. A detailed explanation of Ingress Protection ratings is available here: IP Ratings – The Definitive Guide.

For more advice and inspiration take a look at our Lighting Advice section.

 

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Andrew Evangelidis Head of Buying

Andrew is an experienced buying professional who takes an entrepreneurial approach to identify new lighting solutions and ensure Lyco have first-to-market ranges for our customers. Having previously worked for well known brands such as Wickes, Carphone Warehouse and Toys R Us, Andrew has now turned his hand to sourcing commercial lighting and ensure our customers receive top brand quality products at marketing leading prices. He manages a team of commercial and decorative buyers who travel the world finding new products that our customers don’t even know they need yet.