Description
This is the small part that gets you out of a corner: a white converter that turns a GU10 lampholder into one that will accept a screw-in E27 lamp. It measures 33mm across and stands a little under 57mm, so it adds very little bulk above the holder. One lamp, up to 50W, and an LED is what we would put in it. The plain white body stays quiet against a pale shade or a white ceiling.
We reach for one of these when a fitting has the wrong holder for the lamp somebody already owns, or when a shade, a decorative filament lamp or an oversized globe is only made with a screw cap. It suits pendants, table and floor lamps and ceiling fittings around the house, and it earns its keep in a rented flat where swapping the fitting itself is out of the question. Since it raises the lamp a touch above the holder, it is worth checking the clearance inside an enclosed shade before choosing which lamp goes in it.
The body is moulded in white with the contacts set into the base, and the whole thing is light enough to be forgotten once a lamp is in place. Looking after it asks for very little: switch off at the wall, take the lamp out, then a dry cloth over the outside, and keep it well away from damp rooms and anything outdoors. It carries a one year warranty. Across the range we stock converters that run the other way, from E27 to B22, along with E14 to GU10 and B22 to G9, plus inline dimmers for lamp flexes, so most mismatches between holder and lamp can be sorted for the price of a coffee. No lamp is supplied with it.
Specification
| Colour |
White |
| Ceiling Mountable |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.20KG |
| Diameter |
33mm |
| Height |
57mm |
| Materials Used |
Copper, PBT |
| Energy Class |
Not Applicable |
| Lamp |
1 x E27 50W max (lamps not included) |
| Lamp Cap |
E27 |
| Recommended Lamp |
LED (ALL) |
| Total Power Consumption |
Dependent On Lamps Used (±5%) |
| Warranty |
1yr |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Plug-in Item |
| Product Care |
(1) Wipe clean with a dry cloth, do not use any cleaning detergents, do not use rough or coarse material to clean. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
Which lamps will this take?
It presents an E27 screw socket, so any E27 lamp rated at 50W or less will suit. We would choose an LED, which keeps the wattage and the heat low.
What size is it?
The body is 33mm in diameter and 57mm tall, which is the height it adds above the existing GU10 holder.
Can I use it in a ceiling fitting?
Yes, it is suitable for ceiling fittings as well as table and floor lamps, provided there is enough room for the lamp inside the shade.
Is it dimmable?
Dimming depends on the lamp and the dimmer, not the converter. If you want to dim a lamp on a flex, we also stock inline dimmers in this range.
How do I clean it?
Turn the power off, remove the lamp, then wipe the outside with a dry cloth. Nothing wet, and no cleaning fluids near the contacts.
Is there a warranty?
It carries a one year warranty.