Description
This is a small candle bulb with a frosted finish, which takes the hard edge off the light without dulling it. It draws 4W and gives 470 lumens of warm white, the softer end of the scale at 2700K, so the light reads as a gentle yellow rather than anything clinical. Output spreads in every direction, which suits a fitting where the bulb sits proud of its shade. It is not dimmable, so it wants a plain on and off switch.
Candle bulbs of this size are what chandeliers, candelabra pendants and small wall lights usually ask for, and the frosting matters there. A clear bulb in an open fitting throws visible glare, while this one settles into an even glow that is easier on the eye across a dining table or a landing. We reach for it in bedside lamps with narrow shades as well, where a larger envelope simply will not sit inside the shade. It suits anyone swapping out a row of old incandescent candles and wanting the same warmth for far less on the meter.
The frosted envelope sits on a small screw cap, E14, which is the usual size for candle fittings across decorative lighting. It carries a five year warranty. Keeping the light bright is mostly a matter of dusting the envelope with a dry cloth from time to time, since a film of dust tells on a small bulb sooner than on a large one. Where a fitting holds a row of these, we would change them all together so the light stays even along the arms; an older bulb next to a new one shows up quickly on a chandelier. Paired with clear glass shades it gives a soft, candle-like point of light, and behind an opal shade it disappears altogether and simply does its work.
Specification
| Colour |
Frosted |
| Weight |
0.03KG |
| Diameter |
35mm |
| Height |
100mm |
| Materials Used |
Glass, Metal |
| Lamp Cap |
E14 |
| Colour Temperature |
2700K Warm White (±5%) |
| Average Life of Lamp |
15000hrs |
| Number of Switching Cycles |
100000 |
| Conventional Lamp Equiv. |
40W (±5%) |
| Shape of Lamp |
Candle C35 |
| Type of LED |
Filament |
| Beam Angle |
360° |
| System Flux |
470lm (±5%) |
| Ta |
-20° to +40°C |
| Total Power Consumption |
4W (±5%) |
| Input Voltage |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Dimmable |
No |
| Average Life |
15000hrs |
| Warranty |
5yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
Can I use this on a dimmer switch?
No. It is a non-dimmable bulb, so it should be run from an ordinary on and off switch. On a dimmer circuit you may see flicker, buzz or a shortened life.
How bright is 4W in real terms?
It produces 470 lumens, which is broadly comparable to a traditional 40W candle bulb, at a warm 2700K.
Will it fit inside a narrow shade?
It measures 35mm across and 100mm tall, including the cap, so it fits the slim shades and glass sleeves used on chandeliers and small wall lights.
What does the frosted finish do?
It diffuses the light across the surface of the envelope, which reduces glare and hides the LED sources inside. It is the better choice for open fittings at eye level.
How long should it last?
It is rated at an average life of 15,000 hours, and it carries a five year warranty.
Which cap does it take?
E14, the small Edison screw fitting used on most candle-style lights.