Description
A little clear capsule made for the pins of a G9 holder, giving warm white light at 2700K in place of the halogen it stands in for. It draws 3W and gives back 260 lumens, which is enough for the small shades and closed diffusers of decorative fittings where the lamp sits close to the surface. The clear body keeps the light source visible, so cut or ribbed shades still have something to catch and throw about rather than a flat wash. Capsules of this shape live in tight spaces, and this one is slim enough to sit behind a modest shade without pressing against it.
We reach for this as our standard G9 swap in wall lights, short pendants, chandelier arms, mirror lights and the small uplighters that sit on a shelf or a bookcase. The warm tone suits sitting rooms, bedrooms and landings, anywhere the old halogen colour is what the room is used to and a cooler white would feel unkind to the furnishings. It is not dimmable, so keep it to a plain switch; where a circuit already runs through a dimmer we would choose a dimmable lamp instead. Buying a set at once is worth doing in a multi-arm fitting, since mixed lamps tend to show up as slightly different tones.
The finish brings clear and white together on a body compact enough to disappear inside most shades. Dust it with a dry cloth once the lamp is cold, and keep sprays and damp cloths well away from the pins. It carries a three year warranty. Where a fitting puts its lamp on show, this is the one we would pick over a frosted capsule, because the clear body gives the sparkle that decorative glass and crystal are cut for.
Specification
| Colour |
Clear |
| Second Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.01KG |
| Diameter |
16mm |
| Height |
50mm |
| Materials Used |
Metal, Polycarbonate, Silicone |
| Lamp Cap |
G9 |
| Colour Temperature |
2700K Warm White (±5%) |
| Average Life of Lamp |
15000hrs |
| Number of Switching Cycles |
100000 |
| Conventional Lamp Equiv. |
26W (±5%) |
| Shape of Lamp |
Capsule G9 |
| Type of LED |
SMD |
| Beam Angle |
320° |
| System Flux |
260lm (±5%) |
| Ta |
-20° to +40°C |
| Total Power Consumption |
3W (±5%) |
| Input Voltage |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Dimmable |
No |
| Average Life |
25000hrs |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How big is it?
It measures 16mm in diameter and 50mm tall, so it tucks neatly inside small shades and glassware.
What light output should I expect?
260lm at 3W, with a tolerance of plus or minus 5 per cent, at a warm white 2700K.
Can I use it with a dimmer?
No. It is a non-dimmable lamp and should be run from a standard on/off switch.
How long is it rated to last?
An average life of 25,000 hours, and it carries a three year warranty.
Does the light spread widely enough for a shade that points upwards?
Yes. The output spreads across 320 degrees, so it fills a shade rather than firing in one direction.
How should I clean it?
Wait until the lamp is cold, then wipe the clear body with a dry cloth. Avoid cleaning fluids and never let moisture reach the pins.