JCB 3W LED Golf Ball Bulb B22 - Warm White 3000K Non-Dimmable

The JCB 3W LED golf ball bulb delivers 250 lumens of warm white 3000K light through a B22 bayonet cap fitting. At 45mm diameter and 78mm height, the compact golf ball shape fits small lampshades, wall sconces, decorative ceiling fittings and chandeliers where space is limited. The 3W LED replaces traditional 25W incandescent golf balls at 86% lower energy consumption.

Designed for fixed-brightness applications, the bulb is non-dimmable and provides consistent 250-lumen output from switch-on without warm-up delay. The 180-degree beam angle spreads light evenly across the fitting without dark spots or shadowing. Common uses include bedside table lamps, bathroom wall lights, hallway ceiling fittings, and multi-bulb chandeliers where multiple golf balls are grouped together.

The frosted glass envelope diffuses the LED source to prevent glare and creates a softer light distribution than clear-glass equivalents. Rated for 10,000 hours of use, the bulb should last approximately 5-6 years under typical domestic usage patterns of 4-5 hours per day. The B22 bayonet cap fits standard UK lamp holders with a quarter-turn twist-and-lock action.

JCB rates this bulb at Energy Rating G under the revised EU/UK energy labelling scale introduced in 2021, where A-rated bulbs represent the most efficient LED technology currently available and G-rated bulbs represent older or less efficient designs. The 3000K colour temperature produces a warm yellowish-white tone similar to traditional incandescent lighting, suitable for residential spaces where cooler daylight tones would feel too clinical.

Can this bulb be used with a dimmer switch?

No. This JCB golf ball is non-dimmable and must be used on a standard on/off switch circuit. Installing it on a dimmer circuit may cause flickering, buzzing or premature failure even if the dimmer is set to full brightness.

What incandescent wattage does it replace?

The 250-lumen output is equivalent to a traditional 25W incandescent golf ball bulb. It provides the same light level while consuming only 3W of power, reducing running costs by approximately 86%.

Will it fit my existing lamp?

The B22 bayonet cap is the standard UK fitting found in most domestic table lamps, wall lights and ceiling fittings. The 45mm diameter golf ball shape is smaller than standard GLS bulbs and fits compact lampshades and multi-bulb fittings where a larger bulb would protrude.

How long does it last?

JCB rates this bulb for 10,000 hours of use. At typical domestic usage of 4-5 hours per day, this translates to approximately 5-6 years of operation before replacement is needed.