Bollard Light IP65 80 cm Die-Cast Aluminum Polycarbonate, 7W Warm White 3000K, Base Ø 16 cm, Surface-Mounted Driveway Light | Sansoti

IP65 and -25 to 65 °C: this light stays put throughout the year

Outdoor lights rarely fail because of the light itself, but because of water and frost. That’s why the two specifications that matter come first: this pillar light has an IP65 protection rating, meaning it is completely sealed against dust and resistant to water jets, and an operating temperature of -25 to 65 °C. The housing is made of cast aluminum and polycarbonate—not plastic that discolors in the sun. The 80 cm-high version measures 20 or 23 cm wide, has a base diameter of 16 cm and weighs about 4 kg, so it won’t blow over.

Specifications that matter

• IP65: dust-tight and resistant to water jets from any direction, making it suitable for an exposed driveway.
• Operating temperature -25 to 65 °C: stays outdoors all year, with no need to bring it inside during winter.
• Cast aluminum and polycarbonate: cast metal instead of thin sheet metal, and polycarbonate that won’t become brittle.
• Height 80 cm, width 20 or 23 cm: about the height of three steps, making it clearly visible from a distance as a marker.
• Base Ø 16 cm, mounting hole Ø 12 cm: exact measurements for preparing the surface mount.
• Weight approx. 4 kg: heavy enough to stay stable, even on an open driveway.
• 7W, 3000 K, Ra above 85: warm white light with good color rendering, 50,000-hour LED lifespan.
• 110-240 V wired version: hardwired connection with a wall switch; also available as a solar-powered version.

Installing on a driveway or patio

Surface mounting means securing the lamp to a hard, flat surface instead of pushing it into the ground. This works well on a concrete or paved driveway, but in a gravel verge or loose soil, you’ll first need a paving slab or concrete base. Allow for the Ø 12 cm mounting hole when marking the position, and for the 16 cm base diameter to leave enough space around it. For a driveway, 80 cm is a practical height: high enough for the light beam to cover the full width of the driveway and for you to see the edge when reversing. Given its 4 kg weight and fixed 110-240 V connection, it’s a good idea to plan the cable route before securing the lamp. Each 7W lamp illuminates 3 to 5 m², so allow for multiple lamps along a longer driveway.