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WAC Lighting 12" Nest LED Indoor and Outdoor Wall Light WS-W26712
Enjoy the play of a dramatic pattern of illumination from the harmonious blend of arts and crafts found in Nest. The solid die-cast frame, powder coated finish and factory sealed light engine make for maximum protection against the elements. This Dark Sky friendly outdoor LED wall sconce is available in a bronze finish and two sizes.- Nest is constructed with extruded aluminum louvers to create a dramatic pattern of illumination.
- Light engine is factory sealed for maximum protection against the harshest elements.
- ACLED technology, no driver or transformer necessary for easy install over a standard or pancake junction box.
- Smooth and continuous dimming with an electronic low voltage (ELV) dimmer.
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Product Specs
- Bulb Base:
- Integrated LED
- Bulbs Included:
- Yes
- Collection:
- Nest
- Dimmable:
- ELV
- Hardwired or Portable:
- Hardwired
- Lumens:
- 180
- Product Type:
- Outdoor Wall Light
- Shade/Glass Description:
- White Diffuser Lens
- Warranty:
- 5 Years Functional, 2 Years Finish
- Product Group:
- Outdoor Lighting
- Product Subgroup:
- Wall Lights
- ADA Compliant:
- No
- Number of Bulbs:
- 1
- Avg Rated Hours:
- 54000
- Base Material:
- Aluminum
- Location Rating:
- Wet
- Brand Family:
- WAC Standard
- Backplate Length:
- 5.5"
- Dark Sky:
- Yes
- Energy Star:
- No
- Title 20:
- Yes
- Subcategory:
- Outdoor Wall Lighting
- Certification:
- ETL, cETL, IP65
- Glass Finish:
- White Diffuser Lens
- Location Indoor/ Outdoor:
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Shade Material:
- Glass
- Title 24 Compliant:
- Yes
- Bulb Type:
- Integrated LED
- Segment:
- Lighting
- Product Voltage:
- 120V
- Beam Spread Angle:
- Flood
- Light Temperature:
- 3000K
- Mounting Method:
- Wall;Up/Down
- Product Style:
- Mid-Century
- Product Height:
- 12"
- Product Category:
- Wall Lighting
- Product Width:
- 5.5"
- Product Wattage:
- 8.5W
WAC Lighting WAC-WS-W26712 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the WAC Lighting Nest WS-W26712 wall sconce mount over an existing standard junction box?
Yes. The Nest WS-W26712 uses ACLED technology, so there is no separate driver or transformer to find room for, and it installs over a standard or pancake junction box. The backplate measures 5.5 inches, so it will cover a typical 4-inch round box. It is a hardwired 120V fixture.
2) Is the WS-W26712 Nest sconce rated for an exposed exterior wall, or only a covered entry?
It is wet location rated and IP65, with a factory sealed light engine, so it can go on a fully exposed wall where it takes direct rain. It is also listed for indoor use, so the same fixture works on a covered porch, a breezeway or an interior wall. ETL and cETL certified.
3) How much light does the 12 inch Nest LED sconce actually put out?
180 lumens at 8.5 watts, 3000K warm white through a white diffuser lens. That is accent-level output, not area lighting. The louvered body throws a patterned wash up and down the wall, so plan on it as decorative or wayfinding light at an entry rather than the fixture that lights a driveway or a parking area.
4) Will the Nest WS-W26712 work on a standard dimmer, or do I need a specific type?
It needs an electronic low voltage (ELV) dimmer for smooth continuous dimming. A standard incandescent/TRIAC wall dimmer is not the right control here and can cause flicker or drop-out. Spec the ELV dimmer at the same time you spec the fixture.
5) Can I use the WAC Nest sconce on a project with Dark Sky or California Title 24 requirements?
Yes on both counts. The Nest is Dark Sky friendly, and it is listed as Title 24 and Title 20 compliant, which is what matters on California residential and commercial exterior work. Note it is not Energy Star rated, so if your rebate program requires Energy Star specifically, this will not qualify.
6) What finish and size does the 12 inch Nest outdoor wall light come in?
The WS-W26712 is built in bronze, 3000K, and measures 12 inches by 5.5 inches. If you are standardizing a run of units across a building, that is the single configuration to order for the 12 inch size, so finish matching across openings is straightforward.
7) Do I ever have to replace a bulb in the Nest WS-W26712, and what is the service life?
There is no lamp to change. It is an integrated LED, sealed at the factory, rated 54,000 average hours. For an MRO or property maintenance program that means no relamping cycle, but also that the whole fixture is the replaceable unit at end of life.
8) Is the WAC Nest sconce durable enough for a coastal or high-exposure exterior?
The body is die-cast aluminum with a powder coated finish and extruded aluminum louvers, and the light engine is factory sealed, which is why it carries an IP65 wet location rating. Aluminum construction with no exposed lamp compartment is what you want on weather-exposed walls.
9) Can the Nest WS-W26712 be used where ADA clearance is required, like a corridor or a stair landing?
No. The Nest is not ADA compliant, so it should not be used on walls in paths of travel where projection limits apply. For those locations choose a sconce specifically listed as ADA compliant.
10) Does the 12 inch Nest throw light up and down, or just one direction?
It mounts to the wall and distributes up and down, with a flood beam spread through the louvers. That gives you the patterned wash on the wall surface above and below the fixture rather than a single directional throw.
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