Skotlamper - Bulkhead lamps
Italian Foresti & Suardi guarded cast brass lamps for outdoor use
Polished brass - clear glass.
230V - E27 socket.
IP54
Rating 75W
Diameter ø215mm - Depth 100mm
Weight 1,8kg
The lamps are not lacquered because the lacquer cannot withstand the outdoor environment!
Extra cable entry in opposite side is possible with optional cable lead-in.
Why the name Bulkhead lamp?
The bulkhead is the wall of a ship. It's actually the wall within the hull of a ship. So, bulkhead lamps are normally for the wall.
Class I electric shock protected
Class I electric shock protected means that the lamp must be earthed when connected to the mains.
IP-codes
First cipher 5 = shielded against dust.
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%)
