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ManufacturingParts manufactured in Great Britain, hand assembled in Sarasota, Florida. Phase 1

Rushlight

Shielded low-level light

The quietest light in the range.

$300.00USD
Hand aged brass

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LED color

Actual garden photographs. Color appearance varies with your screen; these are not a brightness comparison.

Built on order, dispatch within 2 weeks.

10-Year
Guarantee
25-Year
Circularity Guarantee
Dark skies &
wildlife friendly
Conditions ⓘ

Use a suitable LED and prevent upward spill. Keep light low, shielded and on only when needed. Suitability depends on placement and the surrounding habitat; color alone is not enough.

Turtle friendlyRequires monochromatic amber ⓘ

Choose monochromatic amber, not 2700K warm white. Keep the source low and fully shielded, with no light visible from or spilling onto the beach. Check local requirements for the installation. This badge is conditional guidance, not a certification.

Choosing an LED color

A welcoming, warm appearance for outdoor living spaces, paths and planting.

An amber option for wildlife-conscious projects. The right choice depends on the habitat and species you are designing around.

Color alone does not determine wildlife suitability. Direction, intensity, timing and habitat matter too.

The light, its use and its story

Recessed into a wall or the riser of a step, the Rushlight throws a controlled pool of light down onto the surface below. It's the fixture you use when you need someone to see where they're putting their feet and nothing more - no glare in the eye as you climb, no light escaping upward, no visible source at all from above.

Shielded by design, it's equally at home lining a flight of steps, marking a change in level, or grazing a wall down to a terrace. Used well, you shouldn't notice it working. You should only notice that the route is easy to walk.

A rushlight was the humblest lamp in Britain for centuries - a stem of marsh rush, peeled and dipped in fat, burning in an iron clip. It cost nothing and asked for nothing. The name fits.

Every Hudson fixture takes its name from the British landscape after dark - its creatures, its plants, and the old country words for dusk.

Placement & specifications
Product reference
10026
Finish / protection
Hand aged brass / IP68
Beam
30 degree reflector
Standard cable
6.6 ft (2 m)
Nominal LED power
1.6 W
Supply / wiring
DC supply; parallel wiring with parallel protection circuit
2700K warm white supply current / input power
12V DC: 0.16 A / 1.92 W
15V DC: 0.12 A / 1.80 W
24V DC: 0.07 A / 1.68 W
Monochromatic amber supply current / input power
12V DC: 0.13 A / 1.56 W
15V DC: 0.11 A / 1.65 W
24V DC: 0.06 A / 1.44 W
Electrical measurement notes
Supply current is measured; input power is calculated as voltage multiplied by current. Nominal LED wattage is separate from supply input power. Figures apply to the US parallel-protection build.

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Finish appearance is approximate and varies with your screen and lighting. Previewing a finish does not change your order selection.

Model downloads

GLB models include their materials and use metres. Check the latest product specifications before installation.

Explore the light distribution IES photometrics

See where the selected photometric test directs its light. Switch between a 3D intensity shape and the two main vertical sections.

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Test details and source notes

The shape shows relative intensity, not how far the light travels. Candela values come from the file. This is not a site illuminance calculation or a compliance assessment.

Questions about Rushlight

Which LED colors are available in the U.S.?
For the U.S. range, you can choose 2700K warm white or monochromatic amber. Select your preferred LED color when configuring the light.
What is the cut out size?
25mm
Do I need an installation sleeve?
Only if the material the product is being installed in is wet poured e.g. concrete, self levelling componds, or rendered, or if in loose gravel. If the light is to be installed within natural stone, porcelain tiles, timber, steel etc then simply make a 25mm hole for installation.
What bulb does this fitting take?
It's an intergrated LED - that is user-replaceable! We supply the replaceable LED's beyond their 10 year warranty for as little as £14/$17

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