Talia

Yes, as a mains-voltage hardwired Class I fitting, the Talia must be installed by a competent person in compliance with UK Building Regulations Part P. The fitting requires an earth connection and should be wired into a suitable wall mounting point, typically a BESA box or flush backbox with appropriate cabling. If you're installing it in a new circuit or special location like a bathroom, you'll need a registered electrician to certify the work.

Yes to both. The Talia has an IP44 rating, making it splash-proof and suitable for outdoor use under shelter (such as covered porches or eaves) as well as bathroom zones 2 and 3. For outdoor installations, ensure it's protected from direct rainfall and standing water. In bathrooms, keep it at least 60cm away from the bath or shower (zone 2 minimum) and follow IET Wiring Regulations for bathroom electrical installations.

The Talia requires a GU10 bulb with a maximum wattage of 2W per socket (so 4W total for both up and down lights). GU10 LED bulbs are widely available in various colour temperatures. Whether it's dimmable depends entirely on the bulb you choose—you'll need dimmable GU10 LEDs and a compatible dimmer switch, as the fitting itself has no built-in dimming limitation.

The Talia measures 150mm in height, 68mm in width, and projects 92mm from the wall. This compact profile makes it suitable for narrower hallways, patios, or beside doorways where a slimmer fitting is needed. The wood effect aluminium body provides a modern aesthetic without taking up much visual or physical space.

With a maximum of 2W per GU10 socket, you're limited to very low-wattage LED bulbs—typically around 200 lumens per bulb, totalling approximately 400 lumens for both up and down beams combined. This provides subtle accent or decorative lighting rather than primary illumination, making the Talia best suited for ambient lighting, pathways, or highlighting architectural features rather than task lighting.

Not for fully exposed areas. While the IP44 rating protects against splashing water, it's not weatherproof enough for unsheltered coastal positions or locations with driving rain and salt spray. The Talia is best installed under eaves, canopies, or covered porches where it's shielded from direct weather. For fully exposed coastal installations, you'd need a minimum IP65-rated fitting with corrosion-resistant certification.