This listing sells the 12W Nella Tilt in both finishes HV5813T-BLK in black and HV5813T-WHT in white. It is the middle fitting of the three Nella Tilt sizes, measuring 90mm across the face on a 86mm mounting base, it needs no ceiling cut-out, and its lamp module swings 20 so the beam can be aimed once the fitting is up.

Where the 12 W sits in the range

Havit builds the Nella Tilt on three bodies and the diameter is the honest guide to which one you are looking at: 75mm for the 7W, 90mm for this 12W, and 115mm for the 18W. They share the tilt mechanism, the 60 beam and the IP40 rating, and they differ in size and output. At 980lm, 1015lm and 985lm across the three colour temperatures this is the fitting for general light in a normal room enough to be the only light source over a modest space, where the 7W is an accent and the 18W is for a high ceiling or a large floor area.

IP40 read this before choosing a location

This fitting is IP40, and that is not a detail. IP40 resists solid objects down to 1mm and carries no water rating at all. Three of the five Nella surface mounts are IP54 and both tilt models are not, and neither the range name nor the part number signals the difference. Use it in interior positions living areas, bedrooms, hallways, retail and use one of the IP54 members of the family where splashing is possible. Getting this wrong is a fitting replaced rather than a setting changed.

Colour temperature and the tilt

A slide switch inside the fitting selects 3000K, 4000K or 5500K before installation, so the decision is made once. The brightest setting is 4000K at 1015lm; 3000K gives 980lm and 5500K gives 985lm, which are within five lumens of each other. Cool white is not the bright option on this fitting. The 20 tilt then does the aiming: enough to put a 60 beam onto a wall, artwork or a bench from a fitting set back from it, not enough to throw light across a room. Havit’s installation sheet notes that the head is tilted by pushing gently on the centre of the fitting, so no tool and no dismantling is involved once it is installed.

Mounting and electrical

The base plate is fixed to the ceiling first and the body plugs into it and locks on, concealing the fixings behind a face 4mm wider than the base so a misplaced hole is not easily hidden. It runs on 240V AC, is Protection Class 1 with an earth required at the fitting, and is Triac dimmable from an ordinary wall dimmer, with Havit’s HV9625 dimmer listed to suit.

Materials, siting and warranty

Powder-coated aluminium behind a Semi Frosted Glass diffuser, IK07, CRI>80, lamp expectancy >30,000hrs, wiring parallel. Its own installation sheet carries a condition on the fitting: “Aluminium and 304SS fittings must not be installed within 5km of any salt water environments.” Havit’s page for these part numbers states “Built-in 12w LED 3 Years replacement warranty (items ordered after 01/01/22)”, and HV5813T_Data_Sheet_JULY23.pdf prints “Warranty 3 Years Replacement*”. Lights For You publishes here only what this model’s own dated sheet and Havit’s page for these exact part numbers state.

Questions

Can I use it in a bathroom?

No. It is IP40, which carries no water rating. Both Nella Tilt models are IP40 while three other Nella surface mounts are IP54, so the rating has to be checked per part number rather than assumed from the range.

How much light does it give?

980lm at 3000K, 1015lm at 4000K and 985lm at 5500K. That is enough to serve as general light over a modest room, unlike the 7 W model in the same range.

Which colour temperature is brightest?

4000K, at 1015lm. The 3000K and 5500K settings are within five lumens of each other, so the cool setting is not the bright one.

Does it need a hole in the ceiling?

No. A 86mm base is screwed to the ceiling and the 90mm body covers it. Nothing is cut, so it suits a slab, a rented ceiling or a lining you cannot cut.

How do I aim it after installation?

Havits installation sheet says to tilt the fitting by pushing gently on the centre of it. The movement is 20, with a 60 beam, and no tool is required.

Which size should I choose?

The Nella Tilt comes as 75mm 7W, 90mm 12W and 115mm 18W. The diameter is the reliable guide they share the tilt, the 60 beam and the IP40 rating.

Does it need an earth, and can it be dimmed?

Yes to both. It is Protection Class 1, so an earth is required at the fitting, and it is Triac dimmable from a standard wall dimmer; Havit lists the HV9625 to suit.