Description
This is a small clear capsule lamp on G9 pins, putting out a cool white light at 4000K. It draws just 2.5W for 230 lumens, so it stands in for the old halogen capsules that used to sit in the same fittings and take many times the power for no more brightness. Light spreads all round the body rather than throwing forward in a beam, which is what the frosted shades, glass tubes and little crystal holders on G9 fittings are designed for. It is not a dimming lamp, so keep it on a plain on-off switch.
G9 holders turn up in more homes than people expect: multi-arm ceiling fittings, wall lights, slim pendants over a worktop, and the small decorative fittings that flank a mirror. The cooler white here reads crisp and slightly blue-leaning against warm white, which we find works well in kitchens, utility rooms, home offices and stairwells where you want light that feels awake rather than cosy. We would keep a couple spare in the drawer if a fitting holds several lamps, since matched colour across all of them matters more than the individual output.
The finish is clear, so the lamp shows as a bright small point behind glass rather than a soft glow, and it stays discreet in fittings where the lamp is partly on view. Keep it clean by switching the circuit off, waiting until the lamp is cool to hold, then running a dry cloth over the clear body; dust settling on a capsule this small dulls the light quickly. Do not use sprays or damp wipes near the pins. It carries a three year warranty. We stock G9 capsules in warmer whites too, so if this one turns out cooler than you want in a living room fitting, there is an easy alternative.
Specification
| Colour |
Clear |
| Weight |
0.02KG |
| Diameter |
13mm |
| Height |
50mm |
| Materials Used |
Glass, Metal |
| Lamp Cap |
G9 |
| Colour Temperature |
4000K Cool White (±5%) |
| Average Life of Lamp |
15000hrs |
| Number of Switching Cycles |
100000 |
| Conventional Lamp Equiv. |
21W (±5%) |
| Shape of Lamp |
Capsule G9 |
| Type of LED |
COB |
| Beam Angle |
360° |
| System Flux |
230lm (±5%) |
| CRI |
=80 |
| Ta |
-20° to +40°C |
| Total Power Consumption |
2.5W (±5%) |
| Input Voltage |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Input Current |
0.010A |
| Dimmable |
No |
| Average Life |
25000hrs |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How big is this capsule?
It measures 13mm in diameter and 50mm tall, including the pins, which is the standard size for a G9 capsule and fits the great majority of G9 holders.
What colour of light does it give?
4000K cool white, sometimes called natural white. It is a clean, neutral light, noticeably crisper than the yellow-toned 2700K lamps often used in living rooms.
Can I use it with a dimmer?
No. This lamp is non-dimmable and should be run from an ordinary switch. On a dimmer circuit you may see flicker, buzz or a shortened life.
How does the brightness compare with a halogen capsule?
At 230 lumens from 2.5W it sits close to a 25W halogen capsule for perceived brightness, while using a fraction of the power.
How long should it last?
It has a rated average life of 25,000 hours, and it carries a three year warranty.
Will it look odd in a fitting where the lamp is visible?
The clear body reads as a small bright point, so it looks at home in crystal and glass fittings. Behind an opal or frosted shade the effect is a smooth wash of light.