Description
A G9 capsule is the small two pin lamp that slots into the base of a great many modern fittings, and this is the LED version of it. It draws 1.8W and gives 200 lumens at 2,700K, a warm white sitting close to the colour an old halogen capsule threw. The pack rates it as a replacement for a 20W G9 capsule, so it is a like for like swap rather than a jump in brightness. Each box holds two bulbs.
G9 lamps do quiet work around the house: they sit inside multi arm ceiling fittings, small wall lights, glass pendants over a dining table, cooker hoods and lit display cabinets. Warm white at 2,700K suits all of those, giving a soft yellow toned light that flatters wood, brass and painted walls rather than the whiter light you would want over a worktop. If you are replacing a halogen capsule, check the old one first: G9 has two looped pins about nine millimetres apart and pushes straight into the holder, where a similar looking G4 has two straight pins and is smaller.
This one is not dimmable, so put it on a plain on-off switch; on a circuit with a dimmer it may flicker or refuse to start, and the fix is either a plain switch or a lamp sold as dimmable. The pack prints a 15 year lifespan and the energy rating is E. You receive two bulbs in each box, which is useful where a fitting carries several capsules and you would rather change a pair at once, and the minimum order is 12 boxes, sold in multiples of 12. Our other LED bulbs include GU10 lamps and B15 (SBC) candle bulbs.
Specification
| Fitting |
G9 |
| Shape |
Capsule |
| Technology |
LED |
| Wattage |
1.8W |
| Brightness |
200lm |
| Equivalent |
20W, as printed on the pack |
| Colour temperature |
Warm white 2,700K |
| Dimmable |
No |
| Energy rating |
E |
| Lifespan as printed |
15 year lifespan, as printed on the pack |
| Size |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Sold as |
Box of 2 bulbs |
| Minimum order |
12, sold in multiples of 12 |
Frequently Asked
Will this fit my existing G9 holder?
Yes, provided the old lamp is a G9. That cap has two looped pins roughly nine millimetres apart and pushes straight into the holder rather than twisting.
How bright is 200 lumens in practice?
It is modest output from one lamp, matching the 20W replacement figure printed on the pack, and it reads best where several capsules share a single fitting.
Can I run it from a dimmer switch?
No. This lamp is non-dimmable, so it wants a plain on-off switch; on a dimmed circuit it may flicker, buzz or fail to start at all.
What does warm white at 2,700K actually look like?
It is a soft yellow toned light, the familiar colour of an old halogen capsule, and it keeps wood, brass and warm paint colours looking natural.
How many bulbs do I receive, and what is the minimum order?
Each box contains two bulbs. The minimum order is 12 boxes, sold in multiples of 12, so a first order brings 24 capsules in total.