Cone lights rated for damp exterior use — two new “bowtie” designs from Practical Props

If you love cone lights — and want to use them on the exterior of your house where precipitation is a concern, good news: Practical Props has adapted two of their popular double-cone “bowtie” lights — adding rain shields so that they are UL-damp-rated for exterior use. And the price is very reasonable, I think!

Sleek exterior double cone light with pinholes:

Practical Props was proactive (way to go!) and sent me an email about these new products. They wrote:

Our popular dual cone sconces now come with glass rainshield for exterior use, and a new version without pinholes for use in wet locations has been added as well.

The design shown above is:

EWS16
Satin Aluminum
Interior/Exterior Wall Sconce
UL Damp rated w/rain shield
Uses 2x60watt bulbs max
14″ high x 8.5″ extension
$149

A second double cone light, sans pinholes, rated for damp exterior use:

The design shown above is:

EWS15
Satin Aluminum
Interior/Exterior Wall Sconce
UL Wet rated w/rain shield
Uses 2x60watt bulbs max
13″ high x 7.5″ extension
$149

Practical Props Sputnik lights:

Don’t forget, we also are googly-eyed over Practical Props’ growing selection of Sputnik lights — surely the largest variety in the galaxy! (Stay tuned — giveaway coming on Friday).

Double cone bowtie lights:

Note: We have written about six companies providing a wide array of double-cone “bowtie” lights — some of these may also be rated for exterior use — please check appropriateness for varying conditions, though. I am not an expert; seems like I have just learned that some exterior lights are “UL-damp” rated because they have rain shields or a design that encloses the bulb — while others may still be rated for exterior use although not for protection from dampness and as a result, must must go under some sort of covering. On this issue: Get with your own properly licensed professional / do your own homework to make the right choice for your situation.

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