Skotlamper - Bulkhead lamps
Italian Foresti & Suardi guarded cast brass lamps for outdoor use
Polished brass - clear glass
230V - Max. 52W - E27 socket
Weight 160 mm
IP43
The lamps are not lacquered because the lacquer cannot withstand the outdoor environment. The brass itself is weather resistant and obtains over time a brownish patina.
IP-codes
First cipher 4 = Protected against objects with ø1mm or more, and against contact with dangerous parts such as wires and similar objects.
First cipher 5 = shielded against dust. Second cipher 3 = shielded against rain. Second cipher 4 = shielded against water spray.
The used cast brass alloy.
Our Italian guarded brass lamps are made of cast brass. Brass is an alloy composed essentially of copper and zinc. The used alloy consists of the following metals:
60% copper (max. 61%)
37% zinc (min. 34,55%)
1% lead (max. 2%)
0,7% tin (max. 0,8%)
0,4% nickel (max. 0,5%)
0,4% iron (max. 0,5%)
0,3% aluminium (max. 0,4%)
0,2% silicium (max. 0,25%)
