Ted

Yes, as this is a hardwired Class I outdoor light fitting, installation falls under Part P of the Building Regulations and must be carried out by a registered electrician or certified competent person. The fitting will need to be connected to your mains supply and properly earthed, and given its outdoor location, appropriate weatherproof wiring and junction boxes are essential for safety and compliance.

The Ted Box has an IP44 rating, which means it's protected against splashing water from any direction and solid objects over 1mm. This makes it suitable for covered porches, sheltered patios, and partially exposed garden areas, but it's not designed for fully exposed locations subject to driving rain or direct water jets. For best longevity, position it where it has some overhead protection from the worst of the weather.

This lantern takes a standard E27 ES (Edison Screw) bulb and no bulb is included with the fitting. You can use any E27 LED, halogen, or traditional filament bulb up to the maximum wattage specified for the fitting, giving you full control over brightness and colour temperature to suit your outdoor space.

The lantern itself is compatible with dimmer switches as it's a simple hardwired fitting, but whether you can dim it depends entirely on the bulb you choose. If you want dimming functionality, you'll need to fit a dimmable E27 LED bulb and ensure your dimmer switch is LED-compatible, as standard rotary dimmers designed for halogen bulbs often don't work properly with LEDs.

The Ted Box measures 322mm in height, 110mm in width, and 110mm in depth, making it a compact post lantern ideal for smaller outdoor surfaces. The manufacturer recommends an ideal mounting height of 0.7–0.9m (roughly 70–90cm), which works perfectly for placing on low walls, gate posts, garden plinths, or outdoor tables where the light sits at a comfortable eye level when seated.

This lantern is covered by a 1-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty covers manufacturing faults but doesn't extend to damage caused by improper installation, use of incorrect bulbs exceeding the maximum wattage, or general wear and tear from outdoor exposure, so proper installation by a qualified electrician and appropriate bulb selection are important for maintaining coverage.