Description
This pack of two LED bulbs gives you a pair of GU5.3 reflector lamps with clear glass bodies and a warm white light. Each bulb is 5cm across and 4.5cm long, the small spotlight shape with two slim pins at the base, and the faceted reflector inside the glass is built to send its light forward in a beam. Each one draws 1.8W and gives 230lm at a colour temperature of 2700K, the soft, golden light most people want in a living room or a bedroom. The bulbs are rated IP20, which settles where they belong: indoor fittings in dry rooms.
They suit the low-voltage spotlights, track heads and recessed downlights that take a GU5.3 cap and run on 12V, AC or DC. Check the cap and the voltage of your fitting first: this is a 12V bulb, so it is not a like-for-like swap for a bulb that runs straight from the mains. In a kitchen, a hallway, a display cabinet or a reading corner, the warm white keeps the light gentle while the reflector points it where you want it. Buying two at a time means you can replace a pair together and keep the colour matched across neighbouring spotlights.
These bulbs are not dimmable, so they belong in a fitting on an ordinary switch rather than a dimmer circuit. The clear glass keeps the bulb looking tidy in an open fitting where it can be seen, and glass holds its clarity over the years in a way many plastics do not. The energy class is D. The pack weighs 0.115KG, light enough to keep a spare pair in a kitchen drawer. To keep the glass clear, wipe it with a dry, soft cloth once the bulb has cooled.
Specification
| Length |
4.5cm |
| Diameter |
5cm |
| Shade Material |
Glass |
| Shade Colour |
Clear |
| Cap |
GU5,3 |
| Wattage |
2 x 1.8W |
| Lumens |
230lm per light (2 lights) |
| Colour Temperature |
2700K |
| Dimmable |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Voltage |
12V AC/DC |
| Energy Class |
D |
| Weight (packed) |
0.115KG |
Frequently Asked
Which fittings does this bulb suit?
It suits fittings that take a GU5.3 cap and supply 12V, AC or DC, such as low-voltage spotlights, track heads and recessed downlights.
Can I use these bulbs with a dimmer switch?
No. The bulbs are not dimmable, so we recommend them for fittings controlled by an ordinary switch rather than a dimmer circuit.
How bright is each bulb?
Each bulb gives 230lm and draws 1.8W, a gentle level that works well for spotlighting, accent light and smaller areas of a room.
What colour is the light?
The light is warm white at 2700K, a soft, golden tone that suits living rooms, bedrooms and anywhere you want a relaxed feel.
Can these bulbs go in a bathroom or outdoors?
They are rated IP20, which means indoor fittings in dry rooms only, so they should not go outdoors or near water.
What size are the bulbs?
Each bulb is 5cm across and 4.5cm long, a compact reflector shape with a clear glass body and two slim pins at the base.