Shawl is solid brass with an antique finish already applied it arrives lookingweathered rather than bright, so it does not go through the awkward months where new brass is obviouslynew. The shade is a broad, shallow cowl, which is where the name comes from and which does real work:it shields the globe from a side-on view, so the fitting can sit closer to a path or a seating areathan a bare head could.

Two placement limits worth knowing first

It is rated IP54 splash-resistant, suitable for rain and incidental spray, butnot rated for direct hose-down, for sprinklers playing on it, or for standing water. Inan irrigated bed choose an IP65 fitting instead. The cable is 1 m, which is theshortest in this family most of the Tivah range gives you 2 m. That single metre decides how far thefitting can sit from its junction point, and it is the detail most likely to be discovered atinstallation rather than at ordering. Plan the joint positions before you dig.

Where it works

• Beside paths and seating, where the shallow cowl keeps the source out of a side-on view.
• Hand-watered or drip-irrigated beds, given the IP54 rating.
• Traditional and cottage gardens, where an antique brass finish suits the setting from day one.
• Close to a junction or a driver enclosure the 1 m cable is the constraint.

Specifying it

Shawl runs on 12 V DC and requires a suitable 12 V DC LED driver. Its installationsheet states “Use an appropriate 12v DC LED Driver DO NOT CONNECT LIGHT FITTING DIRECT TO240V”, together with the two warranty conditions no more than 25 m from the driverand supply within 5%. The globe is a 5 W MR16, supplied and replaceable,tri-colour selectable, and the product’s own table pairs it as 270 lm at 3000K, 285 lm at 4000Kand 300 lm at 5500K. Against an antique brass finish 3000K is the natural match. Beam anglecomes from the globe, so check it on any replacement. The head tilts through 90, the spike is225 mm, and the body is solid brass beneath the antique finish. It isnot dimmable.

Backed by a 3-year replacement warranty.

Ask Lights For You about junction placement if you are running several of these with a 1 m tail,where the joints go is worth deciding before the trench is open rather than after.

Earthing and protection class

This fitting runs on 12 V DC and is Protection Class 3 no earth is required at the fitting. The isolation comes from the LED driver rather than from an earth conductor, and the fitting must never be connected directly to 240 V.

Questions

How long is the cable?

1 m, which is the shortest in this family most of the Tivah range gives 2 m. It decides how far the fitting can sit from its junction point, so plan joint positions before digging rather than discovering the limit at installation.

What does IP54 not cover?

Direct hose-down, sprinklers playing on the fitting, and standing water. It is fine for rain and incidental splash. For an irrigated bed or anywhere that gets washed down, choose an IP65 fitting instead.

Is the antique finish painted on?

No. The body is solid brass and the antique finish is applied to that metal, so it does not flake or peel the way a coating over a different material would. It will continue to darken slowly outdoors.

Does it need a driver?

Yes, a 12 V DC LED driver, and it must not be connected directly to 240 V. Keep it within 25 m of the driver with the supply within 5% of 12 V, as both are stated warranty conditions.

What is the shade for?

It shields the globe from a side-on view, which is why the fitting can sit closer to a path or seating area than a bare head could without dazzling anyone walking past. It does not change the beam that reaches the plant.

Is it dimmable?

No. Both of this product’s datasheets record it as not dimmable, so pair it with a standard 12 V DC driver.

Which colour temperature suits the antique brass?

3000K. Warm light sits naturally with the darkened brass and with planting; the cooler settings are available but tend to work against the finish.