Bollard Lights - Outdoor Lighting

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Bollard Lights Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Can I Use Low Energy Lamps In My Bollard Lights?

Yes the majority of our range can use energy saver lamps this excludes the bollard lights in our range that use LED's as they are already energy savers. The table below show what the low energy equivalent lamps would be compared to standard incandescent types:

Incandesce nt Lamp Wattage	Equivalent Energy Saver Lamp Wattage
40 Watt	9 Watt
60 Watt	11 Watt
75 Watt	15 Watt
100 Watt	20 Watt

How Do I Fix My Bollard Lights To The Ground?

Our range of bollard lights all have a plate on the bottom that has pre-drilled holes. You can fit the bollard on decking, driveway or specific points around the garden. Fitting the bollard lights into decking is a fairly simple job of just bolting down through into the decking to fix and then feeding the cable in from below.

Fitting the bollard lights around the garden or along a driveway will require a concrete base to be added with the cabling coming up from below so that it can be fed into the connector at the bottom of the bollard. You will then need to bolt the bollard down onto the concrete base.

Can I Use Bollard Light For Both Commercial And Domestic Applications?

Yes, all of our bollard lights are suitable for both commercial and domestic applications. The YG-9101 & YG-9100 are popular for commercial applications where there is a high footfall as they are designed to be vandal resistant.

Do My Bollard Lights Need Any Maintenance?

The stainless steel bollards we supply do require some occasional maintenance to ensure the stainless steel remains bright. There are two ways of doing this, you can either give the bollards an occasional rub over with cooking oil or similar oil, this will ensure that that there is a barrier between the elements and the stainless steel. If you have a number of bollards we would recommend that before installation you give the bollards a paint with clear yacht varnish this will give the stainless steel a hard shell that water will not be able to penetrate. It is advisable in most cases that you pay particular attention to the fixing screws and bolts to make sure no water can gather in these areas and cause those horrible brown rust runs.

The rest of the range require no maintenance apart from changing the odd lamp and ensuring that the lamp cover still seals as it should.

Can I Install Bollard Lights Myself?

Yes you can. The installation of the bollard light can be carried out by you but we always recommend that an NIC registered electrician carries out any electrical connections and test the system before connecting to the mains supply.

Do Bollard Lights Come In Different Heights?

Yes. Our range of bollard lights goes from 50cm (Frankfurt bollard light) to 1.1 metres (Aalborg bollard light) . This gives a range that can be suitable for most applications. Something to think about before buying bollard lights is where are they going to be installed and what effect do you want to create. For example a mistake that is often made is bollard lights along a driveway, are the bollard lights you want to buy going to be at eye level for a driver causing them to be blinded by the glare, if so buy a slightly shorter bollard light or something that has a shade on top to angle the light away.

Do You Supply Any 12 Volt Bollard Lights?

No. All of our bollard lights require a mains connection. We recommend that armoured cable is used to ensure a safe installation. All electrical connections should be carried out by an NIC registered electrician.

Do You Supply Solar Powered Bollard Lights?

No. None of the bollard lights in our range are solar powered.

Can I Plug Bollard Lights Into A Mains Socket?

If you are installing lighting on a decking area or close to the house your electrician could wire individual bollard lights with a plug socket on the end, please consult an NIC registered electrician before going ahead with this type of installation.

We do have some bollard lights that are specifically designed to be plugged into a mains socket and can be moved around to put the light exactly where you require it. They are called the Lucca 450 & Lucca 453.

How Far Apart Should I Put Bollard Lights?

There is now hard an fast rule on bollard light installation it really comes down to personal choice when planning a bollard light design. If you are putting them along a pathway 2-3 metres is a good spread distance. One point to consider is if you have them either side of a pathway try to stagger the lights along to avoid a parallel run that may look like aircraft landing lights!



If you haven't considered using Bollard lights in your outdoor lighting plan you may be missing the opportunity to make a perfect statement.

Many homeowners want to create a traditional, park-like atmosphere with post lanterns and classic fixtures while others choose Bollard contemporary lights for the garden or patio area. This type of light may also be the right choice for a driveway or walkway on your property.

Bollard lights are smaller than many traditional light fixtures yet they provide excellent illumination in just about every location. If your property has space limitations this type of fixture can be the perfect choice. For example, Bollard lighting is available in stainless steel or black finish for great appearance and is available in lengths under 100 centimeters. This combination provides unobtrusive light with the appearance you desire.

Bollard lights are available in a contemporary style for the modern home and garden, or in the classic style for the lamp post effect without the height.

You may also select the level of illumination, with lamps ranging from as low as eight watts to lighting with 100 watts. Your choices should depend on the overall property design, landscaping and desired atmosphere.

If Bollard lights are placed according to plan they will provide excellent illumination without drawing attention to the fixtures. The smaller size allows you to draw attention to other features in the garden, for example. However, if you want the fixture to be a noticeable part of the design you may opt for more ornate bollard lights. Use this type of lighting to add just the right touch to your home.