Customer Reviews

Trans Globe Lighting 4371 ST Coastal Coach 12-Inch Outdoor Wall Lantern, Stainless Steel

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I have mixed feelings about this product. I love its looks. It's moderately well built. The stainless steel finish is somewhat worrisome though (we live just inland on the Oregon coast and I've been unsuccessful finding an outdoor fixture that will last more than 3-4 years here); the finish and the underlying steel seem a bit thin, but time will tell. Shipping is a big problem with this product, and it's not Amazon's or UPS' fault -- the manufacturer's internal packaging is simply inadequate. The wire cage isn't well supported in the box, works loose, and breaks the glass assembly, because the packing design relies on the wire cage remaining in position. I had to return 3 broken fixtures before I finally received the five unbroken ones -- and the Amazon boxes were always in perfect shape. The mounting bolts to which the light assembly attaches were a different length in nearly each box, and all much longer than they needed to be. I had to cut several down. Most electrical boxes have two sets (and sizes) of mounting holes to attach a fixture's cross-arm assembly; bolts are included for only one size. About half of my units arrived with a light sensor already wired in. I tested one of them -- it didn't work -- but I didn't want the feature to begin with. I'll update this review in a year or so, if Amazon is still selling the units.

Review Update: It's Mar. 4, 2012. The lights have been installed for 6+ months, and there's no need to wait a year to update the review -- I don't think they'll be recognizable from all the rust by then. Succinctly, if you live in a moderately damp climate, these lights will rust, even if they're not actually exposed to direct moisture. Yes, we live in coastal Oregon (though we're nearly two miles inland) but all seven fixtures we installed are rusting. All of them are mounted high under roof eaves or under covered porches, and all stay dry. But they are all rusting. I've posted photos of two fixtures so you can decide for yourself. I'd lower my rating to 0 stars give my locale. If you live far inland, or in the arid southwest, these may work for you, but frankly, I can't recommend them -- period. Amazon let us down badly on this product.

We just had a porch/patio installed and are trying to keep with a nautical theme. This light filled the bill exactly.

We ordered the 12" model. The size is in reference to the height NOT the diameter. It's stainless steel with a glass globe. The glass globe is quite clear with no imperfections. Initially we put a 100 watt bulb in. WHOA NELLIE! That was way too bright. A 60 watt bulb should be sufficient.

We replaced an existing porch light so installation was easy. You can have it mounted and throwing light within 30 minutes with common hand tools.

Look above for a picture of our light installed.

Initially disappointed with the loose packing of each item. It is more delicate than you would expect for an outside light. More importantly, items are being returned because the globe cage rusts within days.

This wall light looks great and listed "stainless steel" in it's specs, but it is not made of Stainless Steel but normal metal, so is not suitable for outside applications, especially those where high corrosion may occur. The metal is not Stainless Steel but is steel with a "stainless finish", and as such is a "brushed" finish which is coated in a spray on clear coat. The metal will rust quite quickly under the clear coat, especially the bulb cage. After only 1 year I had to refinish my light fitting with a rust resistant spray; "Rustoleum", and it now looks good again, and hopefully will be more rust resistant into the future. It is probably wise not to use this light in a location close to the ocean. Aloha from Hawaii!

We ordered two of these lights for a bay house remodel. The first shipment arrived with the glass enclosure broken. Even though it was past the exchange period, amazon sent us replacement. Yea! The light we installed already has rusted through. Now, we have a rusted fixture and new fixture we dare not install. I gave up and ordered two more fixtures. The new products are doing fine. Don't order these fixtures if you live in coastal area as they will begin to rust immediately. Try Wave Lighting. They use a composite material that is perfect for the coast.

The item ordered arrived in the time promised. However, when the post man brought it to the door, he mentioned that it sounded like there was broken glass rattling in the box. Sure enough when we open the box, the globe was shattered. The packaging was very poor. The light looked great, just wish it wasn't broken. When we contacted Amazon, they person we spoke to said there were many returns for this very same reason, broken globes. If the company can solve the packaging issue, we would order another one. Two stars, only because it looks nice. Can't say anything about whether or not it works or how long it will last since it was broken and returned.

The lights arrived quickly and were well packed. They seem to be reasonably heavy duty stainless steel. They are replacing outdoor lights that rusted after a year. They look as if they should do the job.

Great buy for the price. I especially like the non frosted plain glass housing as that allows for substantially more light to come through. For the same wattage bulb, I now get about twice as much brightness as before.

I purchase this light from the amazon market and I thought it may be scratched or irregular, but I was pleasantly surprised when I received it and it was brand new condition. I will definately buy from this avenue again.

I purchased three of these stainless steel lanterns for the back of the house. They add the perfect touch. The lighting is wonderful and the look ties into a coastal feel we were trying to achieve. The lanterns were easy to install and really perked up the back yard! You can't beat the price either.