Pinta in solid antique brass is the round eyelid step light in afinish that changes over time 100mm across, tempered glass lens, solidbrass body. Antique brass is chosen when the fitting is meant to look settled rather thannew: it patinates outdoors, which suits a heritage entry, a brick garden wall or anexterior already detailed in brass hardware. The eyelid shroud aims light down and keepsthe source out of view. Note that the four part numbers arevoltages and lamp arrangements, not finish variations the finishis antique brass throughout.

The choice to make: which part number

• HV2901-AB 240V, takes a G9 globe up to25W. Straight to mains, no driver. Globe not supplied, and only aG9 base will fit.
• HV2902-AB 12V, takes a G4 globe up to20W. Requires a 12V DC LED driver;globe not supplied, and only a G4 fits.
• HV2903T-AB 240V with a built-in 2.3Wtri-colour LED at 120. No driver, no globe needed or possible.
• HV2904T-AB 12V with the same built-in LED.Requires a 12V DC LED driver and mustnever be connected directly to 240V.

On the two LED versions the tri-colour output is 160lm at 3000K, 170lm at4000K and 180lm at 5500K, set at install. The G9 and G4 versions give whateverglobe you fit and can be re-lamped later, which is the trade-off against having to buy thelamp separately.

Where it works

• Heritage and period entries where a patinating brass finish belongs.
• Brick and stone garden walls beside steps and paths.
• Brass-detailed exteriors matching door furniture, tapware or house numbers.
• Exposed outdoor positions IP65 handles direct rain, with the eyelid limiting glare.

Specifying it

Wired in parallel, IP65, and not dimmable in any version. On either12V part number keep each fitting within25m of its driver a warranty limit and size thedriver for the whole circuit. Expect the brass to darken and mottle with exposure; that isthe finish behaving as intended, not a defect, and it is why antique brass is specifiedin the first place. Licensed electrician only.

Backed by a 3-year replacement warranty.

Supplied by Lights For You antique brass keeps changing after installation, so ask us what the finish looks like at a few years old before you commit a whole run to it.

Earthing and protection class

This listing sells more than one supply, and the earthing requirement is not the same on both. Check which part number you are wiring before you start.

• HV2901-AB, HV2903T-AB run on 240 V AC mains and are Protection Class 1 an earth is required at the fitting. Havit’s installation sheet has the installer connect the earth conductor first, then live and neutral.
• HV2902-AB, HV2904T-AB run on 12 V DC and are Protection Class 3 no earth is required at the fitting. The isolation comes from the LED driver rather than from an earth conductor, and these part numbers must never be connected directly to 240 V.

Questions

Will the antique brass finish change outdoors?

Yes. Solid brass patinates with exposure, darkening and mottling overtime. That is the point of an antique finish. If you want a fitting that stays looking new,choose a powder-coated or stainless option instead.

Which part numbers include a globe?

None of them include a globe as such. HV2901-AB (G9) and HV2902-AB(G4) are supplied without a lamp and you buy the globe separately; HV2903T-AB andHV2904T-AB have a built-in LED that needs no globe and cannot be replaced.

Can I fit a G9 globe to the 12V version?

No. HV2902-AB is G4 only and HV2901-AB is G9 only. A different basewill not fit, and the two run on different voltages.

Which versions need a driver?

HV2902-AB and HV2904T-AB, the two 12V part numbers. Each needsa 12V DC LED driver and must never be connected directly to 240V. The two240V versions wire straight to mains.

How far can a 12V fitting be from its driver?

No more than 25m. Beyond that the warranty does not apply andvoltage drop causes visible dimming at the end of the run.

Can it be dimmed?

No. Pinta is not dimmable in any of the four versions.