Energizer GLS E27 8.5W Opal Non-Dimmable - Warm White 3000K, 4 Pack

This is a general service LED bulb with an E27 screw cap, the classic pear shape that has been the standard household bulb for decades. It draws 8.5W and gives 806 lumens, which the pack rates as a 60W replacement, so the light output matches what most people remember from an old filament bulb while the running cost sits far lower. The colour temperature is 3000K warm white: a soft, slightly creamy light that flatters paint, wood and skin tones rather than the bluer light of a 4000K or 6500K lamp. The opal body diffuses the LED behind it, so you see an evenly lit bulb rather than bright points. Four bulbs come in the box.

The 240 degree beam angle is the reason this shape still earns its place. Light leaves the bulb in almost every direction, which is what a pendant with a fabric shade, an uplighter or a table lamp needs; a narrow beam lamp would leave the top of the shade dark. Living rooms, bedrooms, landings, hallways and kitchen ceiling roses all take an E27 GLS. Before ordering, check the cap on the bulb you are replacing: E27 measures 27mm across the threads and is the larger of the two common screw caps, so the smaller E14 will not fit.

This bulb is not dimmable, so put it on a standard on and off switch; left on a dimmer it can flicker or fail early. It is rated IP20, for dry indoor positions. The energy label rates it F at 9kWh per 1000 hours, and the pack prints a 15 year lifespan. One unit is a box of four bulbs and the minimum order is 16, sold in multiples of 16. Alongside it we list LED bulbs with B15 (SBC) and GU10 fittings, including candle shapes, in warm and cool white.

Will this fit my lamp or ceiling rose?

It takes an E27 screw cap, also written ES, which measures 27mm across the threads. Unscrew your old bulb and compare the cap before ordering, as the smaller E14 will not thread in.

How bright is 806 lumens in a real room?

It is the output the pack gives as a 60W replacement, so it suits a main pendant in an average bedroom or a pair of table lamps in a living room.

Can I put it on a dimmer switch?

No. The specification gives it as non dimmable, so it needs a plain on and off switch. On a dimmer circuit it may flicker, buzz or shorten its own life.

What does 3000K warm white actually look like?

Softly warm and slightly creamy, a little crisper than a 2700K filament glow and noticeably warmer than 4000K cool white, which reads closer to daylight.

Can I use it in an outdoor porch lantern?

Only in a fully enclosed fitting in a dry position. The IP20 rating means the bulb itself has no protection against water, so exposed or damp locations are out.

How many bulbs do I receive, and what is the minimum order?

Each unit is a sealed box holding four bulbs. The minimum order is 16 units, sold in multiples of 16, which suits landlords and anyone relamping a whole property.