Opal LED Bulb E14 4W 470lm Warm White

This opal LED bulb has the classic flame-tip candle shape, with a slim glass body that tapers to a gently curled point above a small silver-toned screw cap. It is 12cm long and 3.5cm across, so it sits neatly in the compact holders found on chandeliers, wall lights and small pendants. The cap is E14, the small Edison screw. It draws 4W and gives 470lm of warm white light at 2700K. The IP rating is IP20, which settles where it belongs: indoors and dry, never in a bathroom or a garden.

We think of it as the bulb for fittings where the bulb itself stays on view. Opal glass diffuses light, so instead of a bright point you see an even, milky glow across the whole flame, which is far gentler on the eye in an open shade or a bare holder. Warm white at 2700K suits living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and hallways, the places where a soft, relaxed light matters most in the evening. It is a sensible choice when replacing older candle bulbs in a multi-arm chandelier, where a matching set of identical flame tips keeps the whole fitting looking tidy and considered.

The body is glass in an opal finish, and the packed weight is just 0.048kg, so it puts next to no load on a delicate arm or a slim wall bracket. It runs on a 220-240V, 50/60Hz mains supply and carries energy class D. It is not dimmable, so it belongs on an ordinary switched light rather than a dimmer. Before you order, check that your holder takes an E14 cap, and buy enough to fill every arm of the fitting so the light stays even throughout the room.

Can I use this bulb in a bathroom or outdoors?

No. It is rated IP20, so it belongs in dry indoor rooms only and should stay away from bathrooms, damp areas and every outdoor space.

Is the bulb dimmable?

No, it is not dimmable, so use it in a fitting on an ordinary switch rather than a fitting controlled by a dimmer.

Which cap does it have?

It has an E14 cap, also called the small Edison screw, which suits holders made for E14 bulbs, so check yours before you order.

How bright is the light and what colour is it?

It gives 470lm from 4W, in warm white at 2700K, a soft and cosy tone that suits living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms.

How big is the bulb?

It is 12cm long and 3.5cm across, a slim candle size that sits comfortably inside compact shades and small chandelier holders.

What material is the bulb?

The body is glass with an opal finish, which diffuses the light into an even, milky glow rather than a sharp, bright point.