Description
This is a dimmable LED bulb in the classic GLS shape, the rounded pear form most people picture when they think of a light bulb. It has a clear glass envelope with upright LED filament strips inside, so it keeps the look of a traditional filament bulb while running on LED technology. It screws into a standard E27 holder, the large screw cap size, and gives a cool white light: 1,521lm from 12W. It carries an E energy rating.
We would put it anywhere a bright, crisp light helps: a kitchen, a study, a hallway or a utility room. At 1,521lm it is a strong bulb, so it suits a main ceiling light or a pendant that lights a whole room rather than a small accent lamp. Because the glass is clear, the filaments stay on show, which makes it a good choice for open shades, cages and bare pendants where the bulb is part of the look. Before buying, check that your fitting takes an E27 cap and that its maximum wattage allows 12W; those details decide whether it fits.
It is dimmable, so on a compatible dimmer switch you can bring it down from full brightness for a softer evening setting. Not every dimmer suits every LED bulb, so it is worth checking that yours is designed for LEDs. The filaments sit inside clear glass above a silver-coloured metal screw cap. To keep the light at its brightest, switch the fitting off, let the bulb cool and wipe the glass with a soft dry cloth whenever dust builds.
Specification
| Lumens |
1,521lm |
| Wattage |
12W |
| Technology |
LED |
| Energy Class |
E |
| Cap |
E27 |
| Dimmable |
Yes |
Frequently Asked
Which cap does this bulb have?
It has an E27 cap, the large screw cap size, so it fits any lamp or ceiling light with an E27 holder.
Is the bulb dimmable?
Yes, it is dimmable. Use it with a dimmer switch designed for LED bulbs and you can turn it down for a softer light.
How bright is the bulb?
It gives 1,521lm from 12W, a strong output that suits a main ceiling light or a pendant lighting a whole room.
What colour is the light?
It gives a cool white light, crisp and clear, which works well in kitchens, studies, hallways and other rooms where you want to see detail.
What energy rating does the bulb carry?
It carries an E energy rating and draws 12W, while still giving 1,521lm of cool white light from its LED filaments.
Does the bulb have clear or frosted glass?
The glass is clear, so the upright LED filaments stay on show, which looks good in open shades, cages and bare pendants.