Marine Grade Lights

What is a Marine Grade Light?

A marine grade light (also called a coastal light) is a light fitting that is resistant to corrosion from on-shore winds coming from large bodies of water such as the ocean. Typically, marine grade lights should be used by properties within 15km of the coast.

Marine Grade Lights Tips

• If you live near the coast, ensuring your lights are marine grade lights will increase their life by many years (sometimes decades).
• Look for materials such as 316 stainless steel, carbon steel, 6061 aluminum, polycarbonate and metals coated with special finishes.
• You should regularly clean your marine grade lights by wiping them down with a soft rag. Make sure that the rag is not abrasive as that may destroy the corrosion resistance.
• It is a common myth that normal stainless steel is marine grade - it needs to be 316 grade stainless steel to be marine grade.
• A marine grade light does not necessarily mean it is also waterproof.