Description
A G9 capsule this small does a lot of quiet work. It draws 4W and gives back 350 lumens of warm white at 2700K, the soft, faintly golden light most people picture when they think of a filament lamp. The body is clear, so the LED elements sit on show rather than behind a frosted skin, and the light spreads right around the lamp instead of throwing forward in a cone. It dims, though it wants a dimmer suited to LED loads, and no dimmer comes with it.
G9 fittings turn up wherever space is tight: multi-arm ceiling lights, wall lights with small glass shades, bedside pendants and cabinet fittings where a larger lamp would never sit. The capsule is often in plain view in those, and a clear one looks right where a frosted lamp reads as a blank white pill. We reach for this as our standard swap when someone brings in a tired halogen capsule and wants the same look on a fraction of the power. Being dimmable, it earns its place in dining rooms and bedrooms, where the level wants dropping once the evening sets in.
It comes in a clear and white finish, small enough to disappear inside an open shade. Wipe it with a dry cloth while the fitting is off and cold, and hold it by the base rather than the clear section, since dust and fingermarks show on a bare capsule the moment the light goes on. It carries a three year warranty. Bought as a set, it is the simplest way to bring an older multi-arm fitting onto a dimmer without changing anything else about it.
Specification
| Colour |
Clear |
| Second Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.01KG |
| Diameter |
16mm |
| Height |
50mm |
| Materials Used |
Metal, PC, Ceramic |
| Lamp Cap |
G9 |
| Colour Temperature |
2700K Warm 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 |
350lm (±5%) |
| CRI |
=80 |
| Ta |
-20° to +40°C |
| Total Power Consumption |
4W (±5%) |
| Input Voltage |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Dimmable |
Yes - Suitable Dimmer Required |
| Dimmer Included |
No |
| Average Life |
25000hrs |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How big is it?
It measures 16mm across and 50mm tall, which is close to the size of the halogen capsules G9 fittings were originally built around.
Will it work on my existing dimmer?
It needs a dimmer suited to LED loads. Older dimmers made for halogen tend to have a minimum load far above 4W, which can cause flicker or a refusal to strike at the bottom of the dial.
How bright is it compared with a halogen capsule?
It gives 350 lumens, so it sits in the ballpark of a small halogen G9 while drawing 4W.
What colour is the light?
2700K warm white, the same warm tone as a traditional filament lamp rather than a cooler, whiter light.
How long should it last?
It is rated at 25,000 hours of average life.
Does it light evenly all round?
Yes. The output is spread through a full circle rather than aimed in one direction, which suits open shades and glass where the lamp is seen from several sides.