The Mood is the most substantial step light in this range and the only one offered in three differentmetals rather than three different paint finishes. That distinction is the whole point ofthe listing, and it is worth understanding before you choose an option, because the finishes are notinterchangeable in the way powder-coated colours are.

Three metals, five options

• Solid bronze bronze through the body. It weathers to a deep, dark patina outdoorsand is the most characterful of the three.
• Graphite solid brass with a graphite finish. Brass beneath, so itbehaves like brass, not like a coated fitting.
• Black, White 316 marine-grade stainless steel, poly powdercoated.

Solid bronze appears twice on this listing, once as a standard line and once as limited stock. Bothare the same order code and the same fitting; the second simply reflects remaining inventory.

What IP54 covers, and what it does not

The Mood is rated IP54: dust protection and protection against splashing water fromany direction. That covers rain and run-off, which suits an external stair, a terrace or a covered entry.It does not cover a jet so a step that gets hosed as part of cleaning a pool surroundwants an IP65 fitting instead. It is worth being deliberate about this, because the marine-grade andsolid-metal bodies suggest a tougher fitting than the ingress rating actually allows. Against that, itcarries IK10, the highest common impact rating.

Wiring it

All five options run on 12V DC and need a 12V DC LED driver sized for thewhole run with headroom at 6W each, six fittings draw 36W. The sheet listsProtection Class 3, no earth required, and wiring is parallel. The cable tail is300mm, which is short enough that the junction needs planning before the fitting goes on the wall.

Specifying it

The 6W LED is built in no globe, no socket, nothing to replace. Tri-colour switching across3000K, 4000K and 5500K gives 460lm, 490lm and 520lm on a 120beam, set once at installation. It is not dimmable. Glass diffuser, CRI above 80.

Lights For You stocks all five. Whichever metal you choose, buy the whole flight in one order bronze and brass both patinate, and fittings that start together age together.

Questions

What is the difference between the finishes?

They are different metals, not different paints. Solid bronze is bronze throughout; graphite is solid brass; black and white are powder-coated 316 stainless steel.

Why does solid bronze appear twice?

Both are the same order code and the same fitting. The second line simply reflects remaining limited stock.

Will bronze and brass change colour outdoors?

Yes. Both patinate over time bronze to a deep dark tone. That is the material behaving normally, not a fault, and it is why fittings should be bought together.

Is IP54 enough for a poolside step?

Only if it is rained on rather than hosed. IP54 covers splashing, not jets for wash-down choose an IP65 fitting despite the solid-metal body.

Does it need a driver?

Yes. All five options are 12V DC and require a 12V DC LED driver sized for the whole run.

Does it need an earth?

No. The sheet lists Protection Class 3 no earth required at the fitting. Wiring is parallel.

What is the warranty?

Three years, as a replacement warranty.