{"product_id":"visual-comfort-vex-12-outdoor-wall-light-for-entries-and-patios","title":"Visual Comfort Vex 12 LED Outdoor Wall Light – 12-Inch, Wet Rated, Dimmable, ADA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeside a front door, flanking a garage or along a wall, the Vex 12 LED Outdoor Wall Light (12\" tall × 4.6\" wide) is a practical exterior fixture. Use the mounting guidance below to place it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWet listed · IP65 · Dimmable · ELV\/TRIAC\/0-10V · Integrated LED · 132–498 lm · 90 CRI · 3000K · ADA compliant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere the Vex 12 LED Outdoor Wall Light works in the house\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront and side doors.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarages.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls, courtyards and paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space fixtures about 8–10 feet apart for wayfinding, and check the projection against the walkway width.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRoom planner: size, height and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe numbers below come from the manufacturer's specifications and our own placement rules, worked out for the Vex 12 LED Outdoor Wall Light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/1264\/8406\/files\/vc-guide-outdoor-door-md.png\" alt=\"Sizing guide: outdoor lights beside a front door, centered about 66 inches above the threshold\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeside the front door:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fixture about ¼ to ⅓ of the door height looks balanced: 20–27\" for a standard 80\" door (our rule of thumb). At 12\", the Vex 12 suits side doors, garages and porches, or a front door flanked on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting height:\u003c\/strong\u003e center about 66\" above the door threshold (our advice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt the garage:\u003c\/strong\u003e one on each side, or one between two doors, a little above the door’s midpoint (our advice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlong a wall or path:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8–10 ft apart for wayfinding (our rule of thumb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow far it sticks out:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeiling and table figures are our calculation for standard room dimensions, so measure your space. Have a licensed electrician install hardwired fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePulling the room together\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor commercial and multi-unit projects\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visual Comfort \u0026amp; Co., Modern Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visual Comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vex 12 Outdoor Wall (700OWVEX12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated LED outdoor wall light, hardwired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" (30.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.6\" (11.7 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProjection from wall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" (10.2 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackplate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" x 4.6\" Rectangle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compliant (Visual Comfort)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cast aluminum, powder-coat finish; stainless steel hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up and down beams adjust independently from 10° to 120°, tool-free and lockable, with angle markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e ETL listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated LED (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2–15.1 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132–498 delivered lumens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3000K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor rendering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 CRI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120–277V universal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimmable with most LED-compatible ELV, TRIAC or 0-10V dimmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet listed, IP65 (outdoor full weather)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED life:\u003c\/strong\u003e L70 60,000 hours (Visual Comfort spec sheet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years (Visual Comfort)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem numbers (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 700OWVEX93012BDOUNV, 700OWVEX93012BUDUNV, 700OWVEX93012ZDOUNV, 700OWVEX93012ZUDUNV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer downloads (Visual Comfort):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/spec_sheet\/v\/e\/ss_vex_12_outdoor_wall.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpec sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/install_guide\/7\/0\/ig_700owvex5%20700wvex12%20700owvex20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstallation guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/ies\/v\/e\/ies_vex_outdoor_wall.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIES photometric file (ZIP)\u003c\/a\u003e – for lighting designers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/revit\/v\/e\/rv_vex_12_outdoor_wall.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRevit model (ZIP)\u003c\/a\u003e – for architects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen another fixture is the better call\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting built-in motion sensing or dusk-to-dawn control: pair it with a separate sensor or smart switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a different color temperature: it comes in 3000K only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore sizes in the same family\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther sizes and versions in the family: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/visual-comfort-vex-20-led-outdoor-wall-light-modern\"\u003eVex 20\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/visual-comfort-vex-5-led-outdoor-wall-light-modern\"\u003eVex 5\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare, cleaning and upkeep\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about using it in your space\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow tall a fixture suits my front door?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fixture about ¼ to ⅓ of the door height looks balanced: 20–27\" for a standard 80\" door (our rule of thumb). At 12\", the Vex 12 suits side doors, garages and porches, or a front door flanked on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow high should I mount the Vex 12 LED Outdoor Wall Light?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCenter about 66\" above the door threshold (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan the Vex 12 LED Outdoor Wall Light flank a garage door?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne on each side, or one between two doors, a little above the door’s midpoint (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow far apart should I space the Vex 12 LED Outdoor Wall Light along a wall or path?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 8–10 ft apart for wayfinding (our rule of thumb).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Vex 12 LED Outdoor Wall Light rated for outdoor use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRating: Wet listed, IP65 (outdoor full weather).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Vex 12 LED Outdoor Wall Light work with a dimmer or photocell?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimmable with most LED-compatible ELV, TRIAC or 0-10V dimmers. 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