Description
Small enough to vanish into the fitting it serves, this capsule lamp draws just 3W and gives a crisp neutral white at 4000K. Output is 280 lumens, sent out all round rather than thrown forward, so a shade lights evenly instead of showing one bright hot patch. The clear body keeps things visually light in fittings where the lamp is on show, and the two pins push straight into a standard G9 holder. It is not dimmable, so it wants a plain switched circuit rather than a trailing-edge dimmer.
We reach for these in small wall lights, in little glass pendants and in the multi-arm fittings that would otherwise swallow a fistful of halogen capsules. The neutral tone suits kitchens, home offices and utility rooms, where a warmer light can turn muddy against white worktops and grey tiling, and it holds up well next to daylight in a bright room. If you are swapping out older capsules one for one, the shape and pin spacing will be familiar and the running cost drops sharply. Where a fitting takes several, we would put the same lamp in every holder so no arm reads cooler or dimmer than its neighbours.
The clear capsule sits over a moulded white base, a neat combination that looks tidy behind clear or lightly frosted glass. For cleaning, turn the circuit off, give the lamp time to lose its heat, then wipe it over with a dry lint-free cloth and keep sprays and solvents well away from the pins. Handle it by the base rather than the body when you take it out. It carries a three year warranty. We stock this one as a workhorse replacement for older capsule lamps, and it is the size we tend to specify when a fitting keeps its lamps in plain view.
Specification
| Colour |
Clear |
| Second Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.01KG |
| Diameter |
16mm |
| Height |
50mm |
| Materials Used |
Metal, Polycarbonate, Silicone |
| Lamp Cap |
G9 |
| Colour Temperature |
4000K Cool White (±5%) |
| Number of Switching Cycles |
100000 |
| Conventional Lamp Equiv. |
26W (±5%) |
| Shape of Lamp |
Capsule G9 |
| Type of LED |
SMD |
| Beam Angle |
360° |
| System Flux |
280lm (±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 big is it?
The capsule measures 16mm across and 50mm tall, which keeps it well inside most small shades and glass covers.
Can I put it on a dimmer?
No. This lamp is non-dimmable and should be run from an ordinary on/off switch. Fitting it to a dimmed circuit can cause flicker or buzz and shorten its life.
How bright is it compared with an old halogen capsule?
It produces 280 lumens from 3W, which is a fair match for a small halogen capsule while using a fraction of the power.
What does 4000K look like in a room?
It reads as a clean neutral white, brighter and less yellow than a warm 2700K lamp. It works best in task areas such as kitchens and studies.
How long should it last?
It is rated at 15,000 hours of average life, and it carries a three year warranty.
Will it light a shade evenly?
Yes. Light is emitted all round the capsule rather than in one direction, so glass and fabric shades are lit consistently.