Our Expert Guide to Barn Lighting in 2023/2024
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The Universal Gooseneck Barn Light
The Universal Gooseneck Barn Light
The Universal Gooseneck Barn Light With its slanted neck leading into the classic warehouse shape, The Universal shade provides a broad spread of light refracted from its dish-like dome while shielding eyes and neighbours from light direct from the bulb. This deep bowl style permits for more focused illumination without the characteristic broader illumination associated with The Old Dixie Gooseneck Barn Light & The Original Gooseneck Barn Light.
So versatile is The Universal that you can complete the décor in all rooms from the ceiling with The Universal Barn Pendant and The Universal Stem Pendant & The Universal Wall Light
The Universal Warehouse Shade is considered to be a “Farmhouse” styled light, a blend of the simplicity of Hamptons with a decorative, slanted neck decoration that gives a touch of authenticity to those looking for a softer, homier vibe. The neck detail was so popular that we scrapped the original 25cm shade we had (with an unsightly sharper neckline) and started the development of our “new” 25cm Universal shade to provide designers (like Heliconia’s Breezeway) more options to design with.
The Universal is considered to be a “Farmhouse” styled Warehouse shade by Barn Light. Why so? Well a long centaury or two ago the costs associated with manufacturing hard-edged, detailed lighting shades was unaffordable to the average person. Most lighting fixtures from this era provide very little in way of detail (check The Austin Gooseneck Barn Light as an example!) due to the use of either wooden molds or untreated steel molds – any hard-edged or concave designs (like the Universal’s slanted neckline, and beaded detailing) that featured would wear away as more shades were spun.
The stop-gap between “Original” and “Modern” is a combination of the two styles, The bottom “skirt” of the shade is literally the same as our 40cm Original Warehouse Shade, mixing the Slanted Neck of our Astro Warehouse Shade… and the final modern banding unique to the Universal provides a great deal of detail for a simple shade.
Dimensions
| Product Code | Shade Size (Diameter) | Overall Width | Overall Projection | Overall Height | Overall Weight |
| AU-G-WHU25 | 25cm | 25cm | 50cm | 45cm | 1.16Kg |
| AU-G-WHU35 | 35cm | 35cm | 55cm | 45cm | Kg |
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Please Note:
- Standard Wall Backing Plate & selected Gooseneck Arm are coated in your selected finish.
- Dimensions are shown using the “SG16 – Standard Gooseneck” pre-selected on the product page.
- All Dimensions are rounded up to the nearest Centimeter.
Our Shipping & Despatch Timeline
For products “in-stock”, we generally ship the following business day. The general rule for online order is “two weeks lead-time”. ie. You’ve decided to purchase a product in a custom (ie. Monument Satin) powdercoat colour. We’d take about 3-4 days to process your custom order, then despatch using Australia Post. For anywhere within Australia, this process takes approximately two weeks prior to delivery.
Free shipping is provided by Australia Post. Transit Times from Carrum Downs, VIC does not include manufacturing time (if required). Express Post is available at an additional surcharge based on the product price (15%) shown at the checkout page.
| State – Despatching from VIC, 3201 | Estimated Delivery (Business Days) |
| VIC | 2-3 Days |
| NSW / ACT | 2-3 Days |
| QLD | 2-5 Days |
| TAS | 2-4 Days |
| SA | 2-3 Days |
| WA | 4-5 Days |
| NT | 4-6 Days |
| New Zealand | 8-12 Days (Major Metro) |
Our Warranties
As an Industrial Lighting Manufacturer, we’re certain our products will exceed warranties published. We have some understandable exclusions however expect the best from our lighting products and you should too.
Three (3) years from the date of purchase; where the,
- Lighting utilised in a residential setting (House / Home / Unit).
- Lighting installed in the correct Location Rating as certified.
- Lighting powder-coated in Dulux Electro Powder Coat or “Coastal Colours” as defined
Two (2) years from the date of purchase; where,
- Where Lighting is used in a commercial settings (Restaurant / Public Space / High-Traffic).
- Any component of the Good is powder-coated in anything but Dulux Electro powder coat or WS975-GalvanisedDesigned to age.
- Where any item of the product is situated within 200m from a coastal environment (excluding Coastal Rated Powdercoats).
We offer a 5-Year Warranty for customers opting into our “Photo Review” program. For information on how to apply for this program, please contact us.
Swapping Products & Components
Our ability as a manufacturer is to supply you with options, far exceeding your local lighting store. Have you purchased a wall light, and would have loved it to be a pendant instead, or decided it was too big on first impressions and needed to downsize? We can offer you this service, and a touch more. We offer no charge to down-size the shade, however charge the cost of the difference (ie $20) plus freight incurred by us as a courtesy. Hardware, components and similar products are charged as a proverbial (and nominal) cost. Need to know more? Contact us!
Returns & Credits
Barn Light provides a generous 90-day refund or 180 day exchange for change of mind purchase. Over 90-days and within 180-Days, we offer a credit for the same value.
Specifications
| Product Information | |
| Product Code (Base) | AU-G-WHU |
| Brand | Barn Light Australia |
| Country of Origin | Australian Made |
| Manufactured From | Hand-Spun Aluminum, Die-Cast Aluminium, Extruded Aluminium |
| Technical / Electrical | |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mounted |
| IP Rating | IP44 – Outdoor Rated |
| Max Wattage | 100W Max |
| Input Voltage | AC ~ 220V / 50Hz |
| Lampholder | E27 / ES / Edison Screw |
| Dimmable? | Yes – Use LED Dimmer |
| Bulb Supplied? | No – Optional |
| Total Bulbs | 1x |
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Frequently Answered Questions
Can I use a sensor on a Barn Light? aka. "Sensors? Dusk-to-Dawn? Timers?"
Yes – We have been developing our lighting for years and it is ready to integrate with any sensor on the market today. Your electrician, or related professional will work closely with you to determine which solution best suits your needs, but don’t worry: to put it simply, buying a Barn Light is the easy part of your lighting plan.
The types of sensors available on the market today are microwave (movement), lux meters (during dusk-to dawn periods), and PIR Sensors for night (heat sensor). The best solution for you will depend upon your local conditions, thus supplying a motion sensor isn’t under the purview of the lighting products we provide.
For example: If you live in an area with nocturnal life, you wouldn’t want to install a motion sensor in your backyard covering a large amount of area. For similar reasons, you wouldn’t want a heat sensor covering the sunset as stone holds heat for a long period of time. Some video cameras these days now have a “pre-determined scope” or area of control to focus on, ignoring all else such as a driveway, ignoring the surrounds.
What's the Light's Projection?
As every Barn Light is unique, every projection depends on a variety of factors.
We’ve written a “how to” article to make measurement easier for designers and specifiers with a quick array of mounting arms to assist you with making sure everything fits nicely in your new space.
What Size is the Wall Backing Plate?
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Do you supply LED Bulbs?
What bulb will my new Outdoor Wall Lights take?
Can I use an LED / Halogen / Fluorescent / Smart Bulb?
Are Barn Lights Dimmable?
For Entryway and Porch Lighting, our Industrial Wall Light range would typically be better suited for smaller passages. Older homes typically have newer exterior decking which drops the installation point from 1.8m to any deviation, causing issues obtaining replacement lighting. If you need a SMALLER sized lighting fixture, our SG16 Sconce Gooseneck Arm is highly recommended for smaller shades (especially <30cm).
The standard installation point for these areas is typically 1.8m AFFL (Above Finished Floor Level) for older federation/Queenslander homes. Newer/Modern Homes typically 1.8m~2.1m AFFL based on the purpose of the light.
It’s a visual thing and there’s no rule book that says you HAVE to hang it at a certain height. Have fun with it ~
Our PG12 Petite Arm (20mm) or SG16 Sconce Arms (25mm) are designed with you in mind.
Add 1/2 of the smallest shade diameter of The Universal Gooseneck Barn Light to the Gooseneck Arm’s to get an overall projection.
PG12 = 30cm Projection
SG16 = 37cm Projection
This is what Barn Lights were made for. You want a large statement piece that throws light where its needed.
We recommend the G15 Gooseneck Arm for areas with walkways underneath, or our G22 Gooseneck Arm where you’ve got both height and projection available to you (probably a new build?)
G15 Gooseneck Arm = 47cm Projection
G22 Gooseneck Arm = 57cm Projection
Both goosenecks are bent the same, however our G22 Gooseneck Arm has a longer “tail” leading to the wall.
| Smaller Mounting Arms | Projection | Drop from Mounting Point |
| PG12 Petite Gooseneck (20mm) | 30cm | 15cm |
| SG16 Gooseneck (25cmm) | 37cm | 18cm |
| Larger Mounting Arms | Projection | Drop (From Mounting Point) |
| G8 Curved Gooseneck | 63cm | 18cm |
| G14 Straight Arm | 35cm | Not Applicable |
| G15 Gooseneck | 47cm | 20cm |
| G22 Gooseneck | 57cm | 20cm |
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