Visual Comfort Strum 36 LED Outdoor Wall Light by Mick De Giulio – 36.1-Inch, Wet Rated, Dimmable, ADA

Exterior lighting does three jobs: it helps people find the door, it lights the steps and it sets the face of the house. The Strum 36 LED Outdoor Wall Light (36.1" tall × 4.5" wide) is sized for that work; the sizing notes below cover doors, garages and paths.

Wet listed · Dimmable · ELV/TRIAC/0-10V · Integrated LED · 93 lm · 90 CRI · 2700K · ADA compliant

Where the Strum 36 LED Outdoor Wall Light works in the house

Front and side doors. Mount one fixture on each side of the door, or one on the latch side if space is tight, with the center about 66 inches above the threshold.

Garages. Flank the door or place one between two doors, a little above the door's midpoint, so the light falls on the driveway and not into the neighbor's window.

Walls, courtyards and paths. Space fixtures about 8–10 feet apart for wayfinding, and check the projection against the walkway width.

Room planner: size, height and placement

The numbers below come from the manufacturer's specifications and our own placement rules, worked out for the Strum 36 LED Outdoor Wall Light.

• Beside the front door: a fixture about ¼ to ⅓ of the door height looks balanced: 20–27" for a standard 80" door (our rule of thumb). At 36.1", the Strum 36 is scaled for oversized doors, wide garages and tall facades
• Mounting height: center about 66" above the door threshold; for a fixture this tall, align the top with the top of the door frame (our advice)
• At the garage: one on each side, or one between two doors, a little above the door’s midpoint (our advice)
• Along a wall or path: about 8–10 ft apart for wayfinding (our rule of thumb)
• How far it sticks out: 3.8"

Ceiling and table figures are our calculation for standard room dimensions, so measure your space. Have a licensed electrician install hardwired fixtures.

Pulling the room together

Put the fixtures on a photocell or timer, repeat the finish on house numbers and the door hardware, and add path or step lighting so the entry is lit in layers.

For commercial and multi-unit projects

For hospitality entries, multifamily corridors, offices and retail frontages, we can help you specify one fixture and finish across elevations, check ratings for wet locations and plan quantities.

Specifications

• Brand: Visual Comfort & Co., Modern Collection
• Designer: Mick De Giulio
• Model: Strum 36 Wall (MDOWS863)
• Series: Strum
• Type: Integrated LED outdoor wall light, hardwired
• Finishes: Outdoor Black
• Height: 36.1" (91.7 cm)
• Width: 4.5" (11.4 cm)
• Projection from wall: 3.8" (9.7 cm)
• Backplate: 36.1" x 4.5" Rectangle
• Light direction: Uplight or Downlight
• ADA: Compliant (Visual Comfort)
• Weight: 24 lb
• Certification: ETL listed
• Light source: Integrated LED (included)
• Wattage: 25.8 W
• Light output: 93 delivered lumens
• Color temperature: 2700K
• Color rendering: 90 CRI
• Voltage: 120–277V universal
• Dimming: Dimmable with most LED-compatible ELV, TRIAC or 0-10V dimmers
• Rating: Wet listed (outdoor full weather)
• LED life: L70 60,000 hours (Visual Comfort spec sheet)
• Warranty: 5 years (Visual Comfort)
• Item numbers (MPN): MDOWS86327OB

Manufacturer downloads (Visual Comfort):

• Spec sheet (PDF)
• IES photometric file (ZIP) – for lighting designers

When another fixture is the better call

• Anyone needing an entry light to see by: Strum is a decorative glow of under 100 lumens.
• Anyone wanting built-in motion sensing or dusk-to-dawn control: pair it with a separate sensor or smart switch.
• Security or area lighting: at 93 lumens it is a decorative, wayfinding glow.
• Anyone who wants a different color temperature: it comes in 2700K only.

More sizes in the same family

Other sizes and versions in the family: Strum 21 and Strum 28.

Care, cleaning and upkeep

The LED is built in, so there are no bulbs to replace (rated 60,000 hours to L70). Outdoors, rinse off dust, pollen and salt with mild soapy water and a soft cloth a few times a year, and avoid abrasive cleaners on the finish (our advice). Visual Comfort covers it with a 5-year warranty.

Questions about using it in your space

How tall a fixture suits my front door?

A fixture about ¼ to ⅓ of the door height looks balanced: 20–27" for a standard 80" door (our rule of thumb). At 36.1", the Strum 36 is scaled for oversized doors, wide garages and tall facades.

How high should I mount the Strum 36 LED Outdoor Wall Light?

Center about 66" above the door threshold; for a fixture this tall, align the top with the top of the door frame (our advice).

Can the Strum 36 LED Outdoor Wall Light flank a garage door?

One on each side, or one between two doors, a little above the door’s midpoint (our advice).

How far apart should I space the Strum 36 LED Outdoor Wall Light along a wall or path?

About 8–10 ft apart for wayfinding (our rule of thumb).

Is the Strum 36 LED Outdoor Wall Light rated for outdoor use?

Rating: Wet listed (outdoor full weather).

Does the Strum 36 LED Outdoor Wall Light work with a dimmer or photocell?

Dimmable with most LED-compatible ELV, TRIAC or 0-10V dimmers. Add a photocell or timer at the switch for dusk-to-dawn control.

Specifying for a project

Designers, architects, contractors and hospitality buyers can join our trade program for project pricing and help specifying quantities, finishes and color temperatures across a job.

Delivery

Versions we have available typically leave within 2–3 business days. Ground shipping is free on orders over $100 to the contiguous 48 states. All sales are final: please inspect the delivery and report any damage within 48 hours.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.