Description
This is a G9 capsule LED, small enough to disappear inside a modest shade and steady enough to take over from the halogen capsules it replaces. It draws 3W and gives a warm white light at 3000K, the softer end of white, nearer a filament lamp than daylight. The cover is clear, so the light stays crisp and the little emitters remain on show when the lamp sits in view. It is non-dimmable, so pair it with a plain on-off switch rather than a dimmer plate.
We reach for a capsule of this sort in wall lights, small pendants and multi-arm ceiling fittings, where several little lamps mount up and running costs begin to matter. It suits bedside lights, dressing table fittings and hallway lanterns, and works well behind clear or ribbed shades that want a point of brightness to catch. Anyone swapping out older G9 halogen capsules will find the fit and the light familiar, with a good deal less power drawn. We keep it on the shelf as an everyday spare, because G9 fittings tend to be the ones that catch you out.
Construction is the usual compact capsule, with a white body carrying the clear cover and the G9 pins. Keep it clean by switching the circuit off, waiting until the lamp is cold, then holding the white base and wiping the cover with a dry cloth; marks show more readily on a clear lamp than on a frosted one, so keep bare fingers off the cover. It carries a three year warranty. Warm white flatters brass, timber and painted plaster, so it is a sensible default where the lamp is seen as much as the light is. Keeping a spare in the drawer is never wasted.
Specification
| Colour |
Clear |
| Second Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.01KG |
| Diameter |
16mm |
| Height |
50mm |
| Materials Used |
Metal, Polycarbonate, Silicone |
| Lamp Cap |
G9 |
| Colour Temperature |
3000K Warm White (±5%) |
| Number of Switching Cycles |
100000 |
| Conventional Lamp Equiv. |
26W (±5%) |
| Shape of Lamp |
Capsule G9 |
| Type of LED |
SMD |
| System Flux |
260lm (±5%) |
| Ta |
-20° to +40°C |
| Total Power Consumption |
3W (±5%) |
| Input Voltage |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Dimmable |
No |
| Average Life |
15000hrs |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How much light does it give?
It produces 260 lumens at 3000K, a warm white close to the tone of an old halogen capsule.
How big is the capsule?
It measures 16mm in diameter and 50mm in height, so it fits the small shades and glass tubes that G9 fittings usually carry.
Can I use it on 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?
The rated average life is 15,000 hours.
Will it fit my existing G9 halogen fitting?
Yes, it uses the same two-pin G9 base, so it pushes into the same lampholder.
Should I handle the clear cover?
Hold it by the white base where you can. Fingerprints and dust show up more on a clear lamp, and a dry cloth on a cold lamp is all it needs.