Description
This is a compact G9 capsule with a frosted finish, drawing 2W and giving out 200 lumens of cool white light at 4000K. The frosting takes the hard edge off the light source, so you see a soft glow rather than a bright point, which matters in fittings where the lamp sits in plain view. Light spreads all round the capsule rather than in one direction. It is non-dimmable, so it wants a plain on/off switch.
We fit capsules like this in the small G9 fittings that turn up all over the house: wall lights either side of a bed, pendants over a dining table, picture lights and mirror lights, and the shallow ceiling fittings used in hallways and landings. The cool white tone reads crisp against warmer lamps, which suits kitchens, utility rooms, home offices and workshops where you want light that feels awake rather than cosy. It is one we would keep a spare of in a drawer, since G9 fittings often use several at once and keeping the tone matched across them keeps a fitting looking right. Dry indoor rooms are its place.
The capsule measures 15mm across, so it slips into the narrow glass shades and slim tubes that G9 fittings tend to use, and the frosted white finish is even all the way round. For cleaning, switch off and let the capsule go cold before you touch it, then wipe with a dry lint-free cloth and keep the pins free of grease and dust. It draws very little for the light it gives, which is worth having in a fitting that holds several. We reach for it wherever a clear capsule would glare through a thin shade, and where a crisper white sits better than a yellow one.
Specification
| Colour |
Frosted |
| Second Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.01KG |
| Width |
15mm |
| Height |
50mm |
| Materials Used |
Metal, Polycarbonate |
| Lamp Cap |
G9 |
| Colour Temperature |
4000K Cool White (±5%) |
| Number of Switching Cycles |
100000 |
| Conventional Lamp Equiv. |
20W (±5%) |
| Shape of Lamp |
Capsule G9 |
| Type of LED |
SMD |
| Beam Angle |
360° |
| System Flux |
200lm (±5%) |
| Ta |
-20° to +40°C |
| Total Power Consumption |
2W (±5%) |
| Input Voltage |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Input Current |
0.015A |
| Dimmable |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Average Life |
25000hrs |
| Warranty |
5yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
Can this capsule be used on a dimmer?
No. It is a non-dimmable lamp and should be run from a standard on/off switch. Fitted to a dimming circuit it may flicker, buzz or fail early.
What size is it?
It is 15mm wide and 50mm tall, which is the usual compact G9 capsule size for slim shades and small glass tubes.
What does 4000K cool white actually look like?
It is a crisp, neutral to cool white with none of the yellow of a warmer lamp. It looks clean and clear in kitchens, offices and utility spaces, and noticeably brighter in tone next to a 2700K lamp.
How long is it rated to last?
It has an average rated life of 25,000 hours.
Can I use it in a bathroom fitting?
The lamp itself is rated IP20 for dry indoor use, so it suits fittings intended for dry locations. Where a bathroom fitting is sealed and takes G9, the fitting's own rating and zone requirements govern what may be used.
Does the frosted finish cut the brightness?
The quoted 200 lumens is the output of the finished lamp, so the figure already accounts for the diffusing frost. What the frosting changes is the quality of the light rather than the quantity, softening the visible source.