Description
A tiny capsule lamp with a two pin G4 base, sized to sit inside fittings where there is barely room for anything at all. The light is warm white, close to 3000K, and the clear body lets the small LED array read as a bright point rather than a soft wash, which suits open glass and cut crystal where you want a little sparkle. At 2W it draws very little for the amount of light it gives, and it goes where the small halogen capsules used to go. It is not dimmable, so it wants a plain switched circuit rather than a trailing edge dimmer.
We reach for these in under cabinet strips, glass wall lights, small multi arm fittings and lit display cabinets, and in low voltage downlights that take a capsule rather than a GU10. Output is 165 lumens, which is enough for close work over a worktop and sensible where several lamps share the job in one fitting. It works on a low voltage supply fed from a transformer or driver rather than straight off the mains, so it is worth knowing which of the two your fitting uses before you order.
The body and lens are clear, with a white collar at the base where the pins emerge, and the finished lamp weighs almost nothing in the hand. Cleaning is a job for a dry cloth once the lamp is cool and the circuit off, holding it by the base rather than the clear section, because marks show quickly on a bare capsule. It carries a three year warranty. If you are relamping a fitting with several holders, we would change all of them together so the colour stays even across the whole piece.
Specification
| Colour |
Clear |
| Second Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.00KG |
| Diameter |
13mm |
| Height |
36mm |
| Materials Used |
Metal, Polycarbonate, Silicone |
| Lamp Cap |
G4 |
| Colour Temperature |
3000K Warm White (±5%) |
| Average Life of Lamp (hrs) |
15000hrs |
| No. of Switching Cycles |
100000 |
| Conventional Lamp Equiv. (W) |
18W (±5%) |
| Shape of Lamp |
Capsule G4 |
| Type of LED |
SMD |
| System Flux (lm) |
165lm (±5%) |
| Ta (°C) |
-20° to +40°C |
| Total Power Consumption (W) |
2W (±5%) |
| Input Voltage (V) |
12V AC |
| Dimmable |
No |
| Average Life (hrs) |
15000hrs |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What size is this capsule?
It measures 13mm across and 36mion high overall, which is the standard small capsule size for G4 holders.
Can I dim it?
No. It is a non-dimmable lamp and should be run from an ordinary switched circuit.
What sort of light does it give?
A warm white at 3000K, rated at 165 lumens from 2W, with a small tolerance either side on both colour and output.
Will it fit my old halogen fitting?
If the fitting uses a two pin G4 holder on a 12V low voltage supply, yes. Check the transformer or driver is suitable for LED loads.
How should I handle and clean it?
Hold it by the white base rather than the clear body, and wipe with a dry cloth only once the lamp is cool and the power is off.
How long should it last?
It is rated at 15,000 hours average life and carries a three year warranty.