Outdoor Lights
Lights for terrace, garden, balcony and facade – weatherproof from IP44.
Buying guide
Outdoors, the IP rating is what counts. IP44 is enough under a canopy and on sheltered walls, IP65 for anything exposed to rain, IP67 for festoon lights that stay up in the garden. All the lights here are built for it – with weatherproof fabric cable, sealed lamp holders and metal that doesn't rust.
For balconies and terraces without an outdoor connection, there are the portable lights and plug-in lights: plug in, hang up, done.
What do IP44, IP65 and IP67 mean?
The second digit is water protection: 4 = splashing water (covered area), 5 = water jets (rain), 7 = temporary immersion (string lights on the ground, puddles). For exposed walls and gardens, go for at least IP65.
Can I use normal fabric cable outdoors?
No. Outdoors you need the outdoor cables with a UV-resistant, waterproof covering – they're in the fabric cable category under outdoor cables and are already fitted in all outdoor lights here.
Do I need an electrician for outdoor lights?
For a fixed connection to an outdoor supply, yes. String lights and portable lights with a plug can be run from an outdoor socket with a cover, no electrician needed.
How long do the string lights last outdoors?
All year round, as long as cable, lamp holders and plug are IP65 or better. Leaving the bulbs in over winter is no problem; just make sure the plug connection doesn't sit in water.