B15 (SBC) LED Candle Bulb 7.3W 806lm Dimmable - Warm White 2700K

A B15 LED candle bulb, made for the small bayonet cap with two pins on the side of a short barrel. It draws 7.3W and gives 806 lumens, which the retail pack states as a 60W replacement. The light is 2700K warm white, the softer yellow end of white light rather than the crisp blue-white of an office. The pack prints a 15,000 hour lifespan, quoted as 15 years, and an energy rating of E.

Candle bulbs earn their keep where the lamp is seen as well as used: multi-arm chandeliers, wall lights, small pendants and bedside lamps, where a tapered glass reads better under a shade or in a glass candle sleeve than a round bulb would. At 806 lumens a single one of these will light a small bedroom or a hallway on its own; in a five arm or six arm fitting you are more likely to want them turned down, which is exactly what the dimming is for. Check the cap before you order: B15 is the small bayonet, narrower than the B22 used in most ceiling roses, and the two do not interchange.

The pack marks this bulb as dimmable, so it can be run on a dimmer switch rather than a plain on and off circuit. LED lamps are happiest on a trailing edge dimmer rated for LED loads; an older dimmer made for filament bulbs may flicker or buzz near the bottom of its travel, and swapping the dimmer is usually the cheaper fix. Each box holds one bulb, and the minimum order is 12, sold in multiples of 12, which suits relamping a whole chandelier at once. We also list B15 candle bulbs at 4.2W and 470lm in warm white 2700K and cool white 4000K, and B15 golf bulbs at the same output, if you want a lower level or a rounder shape.

Will this fit a B22 bayonet lampholder?

No. B15 is the small bayonet cap, and its barrel is noticeably narrower than the B22 cap found in most ceiling roses, so the pins will not engage. Take the old bulb out and compare the cap before ordering.

How bright is 806 lumens on a candle bulb?

It is the output most people associate with an old 60W filament bulb, which is what the pack quotes it against. One is enough for a bedside or a small hall; three or more in a chandelier will light a sitting room comfortably.

What sort of dimmer should I use with it?

A trailing edge dimmer rated for LED loads is the safest choice. Older dimmers designed for filament lamps can flicker or hum near the bottom of the dial, because an LED draws a fraction of the current they expect.

What does 2700K warm white actually look like?

It is the soft, slightly yellow light people remember from filament bulbs, rather than the whiter 4000K or the blue-toned 6500K. It flatters wood, warm paint colours and skin tones, which suits living rooms and bedrooms.

How many bulbs do I receive, and how long should one last?

Each box contains a single bulb, with a minimum order of 12 sold in multiples of 12. The pack prints a 15,000 hour lifespan, which it expresses as 15 years of ordinary household use.