Customer Reviews for Artika Essence Stainless Steel Modern Bubble Glass Integrated LED Outdoor Hardwired Garage and Porch Light Cylinder Sconce

Would give this a 5 star review if it was not for the fact that I had to source a 2.5mm hex wrench. Also the placement of the hex screws is too close to the wall making it difficult to tighten it up. Other than that, love the fixture and puts out plenty of light. Nice upgrade.

While this light has an excellent appearance, the all stainless look is really nice. There are a few things about it that I don't like. First, this light weighs over 6 lbs. I has a great feel to it, but if your mounting box is not secured well, this light is going to hang unevenly. It has side mounting screws, making it difficult to snug up against the mounting surface. The brightness is good up and down with the really nice bubble glass as an accent. I tried this on a dimmer and this one is definitely not dimmable - flickering and humming really badly. Also, this light has a noticeable 1 second delay coming on, even without the dimmer.

While this light has an excellent appearance, there are a few things about it that I don't like. First, this light weighs over 6 lbs. I has a great feel to it, but if your mounting box is not secured well, this light is going to hang unevenly. It has side mounting screws, making it difficult to snug up against the mounting surface. The light is good up and down with the really nice bubble glass as an accent. I tried this on a dimmer and this one is definitely not dimmable - flickering and humming really badly. Also, this light has a noticeable 1 second delay coming on, even without the dimmer.

Bubble outdoor llight. This wall light fixture is solid and heavy. The glass has a damaged look, but it's made that way.There are bubbles suspended in the glass. When the light hits the bubble, it diffuses and gives the fixture a very cool look. The glass is cylindrical with the top and bottom pieces used as end caps. Installation is pretty straight forward - install new plate, which is where the fixture will mount. Mount the fixture and connect the wires. That's it. Overall, I think this is one of the coolest lanterns. It has a modern look with the stainless steel caps and heavy glass. The bubbles inside make the light feel really clean and clear.

The Voltz MEDIUM BUBBLE FLOW BLACK INTEGRATED LED OUTDOOR WALL MOUNT CYLINDER LIGHT was easy to install. The unit does weigh 7 pounds so I recommend using a ladder or other device to hold the unit in place while you connect the wires with wire nuts,or, have a second person hold the light while the wires are connected. The unit is designed to be used inside or outside. However, in contacting the company at the phone number listed below they told me when outside temperatures reach -4 degrees fahrenheit the LED will no longer work, as temperatures warm up again above -4 degrees the LED's will once again operate. I am assuming the inside of the light is filled with some type of clear acrylic and the bubbles are frozen in place and do not move. Two spot lights, top and bottom, add additional directional illumination.(4 six watt LED lights) The 5X5 inch base will cover most electrical boxes and It covered mine with no issues. The unit is made of stainless steel and aluminum and therefore rustproof and weather resistant. Even the screws needed to attach the unit to the mounting bracket have rubber washers to seal out moisture. (you will need a 2.5mm hex or allen wrench to secure the base to the supplied bracket. The cylinder part of the unit measures 11 inches high, and 2.8 inches in diameter and overall sticks out from the wall 6.1 inches. I wish the unit came with the mounting bracket they show on page six of the manual instead of the circular mounting bracket supplied. I had to drill a hole to allow it to be secured to the top and bottom securing screws that fit my current electrical box. (only complaint) The company is located in Canada and if you call them someone there will speak English if required. You can reach this company at 1-866-661-9606 or at support@artika. I do recommend this unit and I installed it in about 15 minutes including taking the old light down. Hint: The company recommends caulking the top and sides but not the bottom of the 5X5 base to allow moisture to escape, not a bad idea, I did not think of this myself.

I love this light. It is almost like a lava lamp but has little bubbles inside of the clear cylinder. It is for indoor or outdoor applications. It can be for a residential or commercial use. It also has LED lights should last a long time. It has a bright white/clear light. The only draw back was that it weights 7 lbs. That is the weight of a 5 pound bag of potatoes plus two pounds. You almost need two people to install it. It is so heavy you can't have one hand free to do the wiring. Luckly, I was able to use the ground wire that attached to the bracket that came with the light assembly. If not I could only think of may tying a rope around my neck and the light to do the wiring. Also, I live in a townhome that has vinyl siding and the mounting block did not have the outlet box so the best thing to do is use 3//4 inch self taping screws and fasten to the vinyl block. I even tried to get a 4 inch screw and screw it to the outside 1/2 plyboard and it did not screw to anything. It has a lot of spaces in the mounting bracket so you can put almost 8-10 screws if you don't have a outlet box. Its not the best solution but it works. You can maybe put a screw from inside the box to the door trim to get a stronger hold of the vinyl block. If you live in a house that has brick or stone you will not have a problem at all. The whole thing is that it is a heavy light but a beautiful light so you need something sturdy to mount it.

this light is very nice it adds a very nice look to your interior or exterior ceiling ,installation is a breeze its very easy only 3 wires and 4 screws it is kind of heavy but other then that it looks very nice ,the finish is awesome and the bubble look glass it looks very good,the black finish is very well painted,i definately recommend it to the home owner you will have a light that anybody that enters your home will notice.

Weighing in at over three pounds weight, this wall light will certainly need the junction box to be firmly screwed down well when it is installed. The warm white color of the cylinder is startling which utilized the four Integrated LED lights extremely well The stainless steel is highly polished, smooth to the eye and touch along with the glass lens. The fixture to the wall is straight forward and is favorable to other standard fixtures other than the unit is held on with a hex screw either side of the mounting bracket on the screw flaps to keep it tight and secure. The wiring is as expected, straight forward white white and conversely black to black using the supplied wire connectors. Nothing at all confusing. Earth wire is secured to the junction box or to the mounting plate. The actual Color Temperature 3000K(Kelvin) light is a slightly more pure, neutral white color. Although the claim of Watt Equivalence is stated as 24, my own reckoning is more like a 40W The Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 80 is classed as good Hardware Included are the wire connectors (3) junction box screws (2) and hex screws (2). The hex key was supposed to be supplied but despite a careful search, it was not. I supplied my own. The instructions are clear and precise. Don’t forget to use sealant around the edge of the light fixture before screwing to the mounting bracket. Returnable within the 90 day period with the Manufacturer Warranty of 12 months. Once installed it is a beautiful wall lamp with a very strong heavy feel to it.

I just love the look of this Medium Bubble Flow stainless steel wall mounted Cylinder light. This light is very well made and came in a timely manner, well packaged too. You feel like you’re looking through water which is such a nice little surprise no matter where you put this , inside or out. I also like the fact that you don’t need lightbulbs. Very nice design!

This light is pretty cool looking, and pretty bright as well. Mounted right over the box for the light that it replaced, which i was concerned a little as this light has a little weight to it due to the solid piece of acrylic. When the light is on, the bubbles appear as bright in a sea of black. Just the way light travels through acrylics, very pretty. As mentioned, the light has some weight to it, so much so that i didn't let it hang from the wires during hanging like one can do for lighter lights. So if you have a helper to hold it for you would be easier. After i finished mounting it, i got a bottle of glass cleaner and cleaned it. While i was that close to it while it was on, i discovered several machine marks going around the outside of the acrylic. You cannot see them while it is off nor if you are 3 feet or so away from it while it is on. Just mentioned it so as no one gets that surprise like i did.

This Artika for Living Voltz Bubble Element light is a little smaller than I imagined and extremely heavy! Make sure it’s installed with adequate support or it will surely fall. Extremely well made. Top quality materials. Very little metal so it’s definitely the glass that makes it so heavy. The bubbles are on the inside and the glass is smooth. Integrated 4x 6W LED light color is 3000 K and 300 lumens. Rust proof and weather resistant. The life span is 25000 hours. Comes with installation hardware but you will need a sealant for outdoor use and a Hex L key. If you use a dimmer it must be LED compatible. Basic wiring for simple installation and has a one year warranty. What concerns me about this fixture is that if the lights stop working, which does happen with modern LED lights, you’ll have to replace the entire fixture. It would be great if you could remove the top and replace with new LED lights instead. Very modern style will fit a variety of decors whether indoor or outdoors. Trim color is versatile and the finish looks extremely durable.

This elegant Artika light is for either indoor or outdoor use. It came well packaged and was ready for installation. While it is off, it looks modern and classy. Once turned on, it is superb, bright in the middle as well as the top and bottom of the light while only using 24 watts. The bubbles in the lamp look as if it was light in a glass of champagne. The installation was simple, and I would suggest a helping hand since the lamp is a bit heavy to hold with one hand while placing the screws with the other. Also I wish the screws were a bit longer since they were not easy to hold to put them into place. It would have been a good idea to include the Hex L Key since I did not have one at the time of the installation. Overall it looks much better than on the pictures with a superior design. I installed it outside by the door but then I took it off and installed it inside in a hallway to keep it on at night, this way I can look at it more often, I'll get the same one for outside soon enough.

For stainless steel out door light is rare in the market. This light the stainless work are excellent and with very fine bursh work finishing. The Round LED light cap on the top and bottom serve as light cap of the light. The cylindrical Bubble Body is serving the main apperance of the light given it the outstaning present. One thing, the plastic bubble body is the most heavy of weight of the light, totally almost 7 lb. in weight. Trying the LED light which the light either lights upward and downward are perfect. That is bright enough to lights up your front door without and dark shape. With it classical outlook, it will brings you a complete new look of yur entry area. Also there is rare the light using a allen key screw for assembly work which show its own high profile design of the light. So, looking for a stainless steel outdoor light. I'm sure this will be one of your favourite choice.

This light installs easily and looks great. The mounting bracket allows for leveling left and right and the hardware is heavy duty enough to feel comfortable with the durability of the installation. The appearance at night is unique, and feels designer without the designer price tag. My only concern is possible build-up or weathering of the small divets in certain places where the bubbling procedure left them. Judging by the thickness of the glass and the quality of the rest of the product, I consider this a minor concern.

A very nice, stylish, and high quality light for exterior OR interior use. Fit, finish and quality of materials are all high on this light. Installation is straight forward and simple. Make sure you have an assistant to support this light while you make the electrical connections as it is quite heavy and you will need two hands to fasten the wire nuts. For installation you will also need to supply an Allen wrench (hex key wrench) as one is not provided and sealant (i.e. silicone) if mounting outside. There have been a number of negative reviews on this light not lasting a long time, With the flat top on this light it is possible for water to pool and get into the light which would shorten its life. I would therefore suggest mounting this in a protected area if you're mounting this outside (i.e under eaves). I am thinking of mounting this by my front door as it is a more protected area.

Excellent product, easy to install. The lights give off the most warm and ambient lighting when compared to all of the other lights in our neighborhood. To up the upgrade even better, we installed timer light switches so they will automatically turn on/off at dusk and dawn. Highly recommend this product.

Easy to install. The lights are brighter that expected.

These lights look great but don’t last. I have a 3 car garage and have 6 lights bracketing the garage doors. I put these up a little over 2 years ago and 4 burned out in the first year. I just took my dog out and one is flickering. Ugh.

Gorgeous--just hope it lasts as advertised!

Beautiful, reasonably priced porch lights for our new deck. Install was easy and LED lights are as described.

love it I got 6 and it work’s great. I go it on the store.

The light was effortless to wire and install. It looks fantastic and there is plenty of light given off. I like that it's not too yellow or blue. Bubbles are interesting but I didn't care if it had them or not. They don't move. I caulked the joint between the wall and light because my j-box wasn't quite flush, but was not an issue with the light. I was very fortunate this was in stock and quick to pick up. Great deal!

looks great at my front door

Very heavy and good quality, easy to put up, looks great and gives a good amount of light.