The single-head adjustable Tivah in antique brass is the fitting for a wall or pillar where you want one aimed beam and a finish that ages rather than stays factory-fresh. Antique brass develops its own patina outdoors, which is the point it suits heritage frontages, brick and rendered pillars better than a bright metal. The head adjusts, so the same fitting can graze a wall upward or wash a path downward. At IP65 it is rated for direct rain and coastal weather. The decision that matters is which of the three part numbers you order, because they are not on the same voltage.

The choice to make

HV1295T and HV1297GU10T are 240V GU10 fittings that wire straight to mains, no driver needed. HV1297MR16T is 12V DC on an MR16 lamp and requires a 12V DC LED driver; it must never be wired directly to 240V power. Output differs with the platform: HV1295T gives 200560lm at 3000K, 255595lm at 4000K and 270630lm at 5500K according to whether a 3, 5 or 7W GU10 is fitted, while HV1297GU10T and HV1297MR16T both deliver 270lm at 3000K, 285lm at 4000K and 300lm at 5500K from 5W lamps. Beam angle is 90.

Where it works

• Brick or rendered entry pillars where a brass finish suits the frontage better than stainless.
• Heritage and period facades, aimed up to graze render or brickwork.
• Garden and boundary walls, angled down to light a path or garden bed.
• Exposed alfresco walls that see direct rain, where IP65 is the requirement.

Specifying it

For the 12V MR16 variant, the fitting must sit within 25m of its driver a warranty condition, because voltage drop past that distance starves the lamp and shortens its life. The GU10 versions are 240V and require an earth. The lamp is replaceable on all three variants, and the base must match: GU10 for the GU10 codes, MR16 for the MR16 code, with no cross-fitting. The GU10 socket accepts a maximum of 35W. It is not dimmable with the supplied globe.

Supplied and supported by Lights For You; antique brass is a living finish that will patina in the weather, so if you want the fittings to age evenly across a frontage, install them all at the same time and check whether your run needs the 240V or the 12V part number first.

Questions

Does this fitting need a driver?

It depends on the part number. HV1295T and HV1297GU10T are 240V and wire straight to mains with no driver. HV1297MR16T is 12V DC and requires a 12V DC LED driver.

Can the 12V version be connected to 240V?

No. Do not connect the MR16 12V fitting directly to 240V power under any circumstances.

How far from the driver can it be installed?

No more than 25m on the 12V variant. Beyond that, voltage drop affects performance and the warranty no longer applies.

Will the antique brass change colour outside?

Yes. Antique brass patinas with exposure, which is part of its appeal on heritage and brick frontages.

Is the globe replaceable?

Yes GU10 on the GU10 part numbers and MR16 on the MR16 part number. A different base will not fit the socket.

What is the maximum globe wattage?

35W for the GU10 socket. Exceeding it is a fire risk and voids the warranty.

Can it handle direct rain?

Yes. IP65 covers direct rain and coastal weather exposure.

Is it dimmable?

Not with the supplied globe.

What warranty applies?

A 3-year replacement warranty.