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WAC Lighting BL-135 Flipside LED Reading Light, Aluminum
The WAC Lighting BL-135 Flipside LED Reading Light is a compact, rotatable disc fixture with a dual-mode design in durable aluminum construction with a frosted diffuser. Closed, the front face delivers ambient illumination; opened, the disc casts a focused downlight, rotating 330 degrees horizontally and 110 degrees vertically to aim light exactly where needed. The integrated LED module delivers 664 lumens at 3000K with a 90 CRI, and the fixture is ETL & cETL Listed for Damp Locations, ADA Compliant, and CEC Title 24 Compliant.
Key Features
- Rotatable Disc Design: 330 degree horizontal and 110 degree vertical rotation lets the light source pivot between ambient wash and focused downlight.
- Durable Construction: Aluminum housing with a frosted diffuser for even, glare-reduced light output.
- Fingertip Touch Control: On/off switch with fingertip dimming built into the canopy for quick bedside adjustment.
- USB/USB-C Charging Port: Built-in port keeps devices charged within reach of the reading light.
- AC LED Technology: No separate driver or transformer required; fits easily on a standard pancake junction box.
- Integral Driver: Integrated driver with fingertip dimming included, simplifying installation.
- High-Powered Replaceable LED Module: CRI 90, 54000 rated hours, 3000K color temperature, and 664 lumens at 13W.
Certifications & Compliance
- ETL & cETL Listed for Damp Locations
- ADA Compliant
- CEC Title 24 Compliant
Technical Specifications
- ADA Compliant: Yes
- Bulb Base: LED Module - ACLED
- Bulbs Included: Yes
- Collection: Flipside
- Dimmable: Integral Dimmer
- Energy Star: No
- Hardwired or Portable: Hardwired
- Lumens: 664
- Product Type: Task Lighting
- Safety Rating: ETL;cETL
- Shade/Glass Description: Frosted PC Diffuser
- Warranty: 5 Years Functional, 2 Years Finish
- Subcategory: Reading Light
- CRI: 90
- Beam Spread: Flood
- Voltage: 120
- Country of Origin: China
- Total Wattage: 13
- Style: Modern;Transitional
- Mounting: Wall;Any
Typical Applications
- Bedside and Headboard Reading Lights
- Wall-Mounted Task Lighting
- Guest Room and Hospitality Suites
- Residential Wall Sconce Replacement on Pancake Junction Boxes
- ADA-Compliant Wall Lighting Installations
Why WAC Lighting?
WAC Lighting builds the Flipside reading light around a durable aluminum body, a replaceable high-CRI LED module, and AC LED technology that eliminates a separate driver for a cleaner installation. Backed by ETL & cETL Damp Location listing, ADA compliance, and CEC Title 24 compliance, it delivers dependable, code-compliant performance for residential and hospitality wall lighting.
Manufacturer Resources
Installation Guide
Product Specs
- ADA Compliant:
- Yes
- Bulb Base:
- LED Module - ACLED
- Bulb Shape:
- LED Module
- Bulbs Included:
- Yes
- Collection:
- Flipside
- Dimmable:
- Integral Dimmer
- Energy Star:
- No
- Hardwired or Portable:
- Hardwired
- Lumens:
- 664
- Product Type:
- Task Lighting
- Safety Rating:
- ETL;cETL
- Shade/Glass Description:
- Frosted PC Diffuser
- Subcategory:
- Reading Light
- Avg Rated Hours:
- 54000
- CRI:
- 90
- Beam Spread Angle:
- Flood
- Product Voltage:
- 120
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
- Location Rating:
- Damp
- Total Wattage:
- 13
- Light Temperature:
- 3000
- Product Style:
- Modern;Transitional
- Mounting Method:
- Wall;Any
- Department:
- Electrical
WAC Lighting BL-13505-BK – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the WAC Flipside BL-135 reading light need a separate LED driver or transformer?
No. The BL-135 uses AC LED technology with an integral driver, so there is no remote driver or transformer to find space for. It runs on 120V line voltage and mounts on a standard pancake junction box, which is why it works as a swap for an existing hardwired bedside sconce.
2) Can I install the Flipside BL-135 in a hotel bathroom or covered exterior entry?
The BL-135 is ETL and cETL Listed for Damp Locations, so a bathroom, a covered porch, or a similar protected spot is within its rating. Damp is not wet: do not use it where it takes direct rain or spray.
3) Will this reading light work on a wall dimmer, or does it dim some other way?
Dimming is built into the fixture. The Flipside BL-135 has a fingertip touch on/off and dimming control in the canopy, listed as an integral dimmer, so each fixture is adjusted at the light itself rather than from a wall control. That suits guest rooms and headboard installs where you want bedside control without running a dimmer leg.
4) Is the WAC BL-135 ADA compliant for a corridor or guest room wall?
Yes, the Flipside BL-135 is ADA compliant, which is what lets it go on walls in paths of travel where projection is restricted. It is a compact rotatable disc rather than a swing-arm lamp, so the body stays tight to the wall while the disc pivots 330 degrees horizontally and 110 degrees vertically to aim the light.
5) Is this a plug-in lamp or does it have to be hardwired?
Hardwired only. The Flipside BL-135 has no cord or plug, it wires to a 120V box, so plan on an electrician and an existing or new junction box at the headboard height you want. If you need something a guest can move, this is the wrong fixture type.
6) How bright is the WAC Flipside BL-135, and what color light does it put out?
664 lumens at 13W, 3000K warm white, 90 CRI, with a flood beam through a frosted polycarbonate diffuser. That is enough for reading in bed without being harsh, and the 90 CRI keeps skin tones and fabrics looking right, which matters in hospitality rooms. Rated life is 54,000 hours and the LED module is replaceable.
7) Does the WAC Flipside BL-135 have a USB-C port for charging a phone at the bedside?
Yes, a USB/USB-C charging port is built into the fixture, so a guest or tenant can charge at the headboard without a separate outlet above the nightstand. That is one of the main reasons it gets specified in hotel and multi-family guest rooms.
8) What is the difference between the closed and open position on the Flipside reading light?
Closed, the disc's front face washes the wall for ambient light. Flipped open, the same disc aims down as a focused reading light and swivels 330 degrees horizontally and 110 degrees vertically. One fixture covers both the soft room light and the task light, which is why it replaces a sconce plus a separate reading lamp.
9) Do I have to replace the whole fixture when the LED fails?
No. The Flipside BL-135 uses a replaceable high-powered LED module rated 54,000 hours, so a maintenance tech swaps the module rather than pulling the fixture off the wall. The module is included with the light.
10) Does the WAC BL-135 meet California Title 24 for a residential project?
Yes, the Flipside BL-135 is CEC Title 24 compliant, so it can be used in California residential work where the energy code applies. It is not Energy Star rated, if that is a separate requirement on your spec.
11) What finishes does the Flipside BL-135 come in for matching other hardware in a room?
Four finishes: Black, White, Brushed Nickel, and Aged Brass. The housing is aluminum in each case. For a building where you are standardizing, pick the one that matches your existing sconce and door hardware tone, since all four carry the same 3000K, 664 lumen output.
12) Is there an installation guide for the WAC Flipside BL-135?
Yes, WAC publishes an installation guide for the Flipside BL-135, available as a PDF with the product documentation. Review it for box and wiring details before the electrician sets rough-in height at the headboard.
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