Bulkhead Light
noun
Definition of Bulkhead Light
Originally made at the turn of the 20th century, during the industrial boom, bulkhead lights get their names from the metal cage that encases the bulb, similar to the bulkhead partitions of a boat’s hull.
With their tough protective metal casing, watertight seals, and galvanized finishes, bulkhead lights were designed to withstand exposure to water, wind, and extreme marine conditions.
Today, any light encased in the signature cage is called a bulkhead light. However, they have progressed to using LED bulbs, which are 90% more energy efficient than the traditional incandescent bulbs.
Thanks to their rugged, industrial aesthetic, bulkhead lights are perfect as:
- All-weather landscape lights, provided their UL listing is for wet conditions
- Accent lighting in boat interiors or spaces whose decor is industrial or nautical Security lights in waterfront outdoor areas
Modern iterations of the bulkhead design are usually:
- Sleeker and more minimalist in design
- Energy efficient thanks to the LED bulbs
- Customizable with light dimmers and a variety of metal finishes
Check out the modern take on bulkhead lights in this outdoor lighting selection from Apex Lighting:
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“These are very high quality, so we are quite happy. We did replace the LED bulbs with ones controllable via Wifi and Alexa … and they look great!” Anonymous, United States
Example of Bulkhead Light in a Sentence
"As the sun set, Jamie turned on the bulkhead light on the aft deck finishing his preparations for the night trip."
Synonyms: bulwark light, piling light
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