Description
A small round lamp in the golf ball shape, with an opal white finish that spreads light softly rather than showing a hard bright point. It draws 2W and returns 180 lumens in a warm 3000K white, the yellow-leaning tone that suits living rooms, bedrooms and anywhere you want the light to feel settled once the curtains are shut. The cap is an E14 small screw in polished chrome. There is no dimming on this one, so keep it on a plain on-off switch.
We reach for these in fittings where the lamp itself is on show: multi-arm chandeliers, small wall lights, bedside lamps and candle holders that leave the glass in plain view. The opal body is kind to the eye at close range, which makes it a sensible choice for a table lamp you sit beside of an evening. Because the output is modest, it does its best work in clusters, or as gentle background light on a hall or landing, rather than as the only source over a kitchen worktop. It is our everyday choice where a fitting carries several lamps at once and the cost of changing them all adds up.
The opal outer gives an even glow right across the ball, with none of the glare of a clear lamp, and the chrome cap looks neat where a holder stands proud of the shade. Keeping it clean is simple: let it go cold, then take the dust off with a dry cloth, nothing damp and nothing abrasive, as the opal surface will hold a mark. It carries a five year warranty. In a fitting with several holders the effect is a steady run of warm light with no single lamp drawing the eye, which is why we tend to buy them by the handful rather than one at a time.
Specification
| Colour |
Opal White |
| Third Colour |
Polished Chrome |
| Weight |
0.04KG |
| Diameter |
45mm |
| Height |
74mm |
| Lamp Cap |
E14 |
| Colour Temperature |
3000K Warm White (±5%) |
| No. of Switching Cycles |
100000 |
| Conventional Lamp Equiv. (W) |
25W (±5%) |
| Shape of Lamp |
Golf Ball |
| System Flux (lm) |
180lm (±5%) |
| Ta (°C) |
-20° to +40°C |
| Total Power Consumption (W) |
2W (±5%) |
| Input Voltage (V) |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Dimmable |
No |
| Average Life (hrs) |
15000hrs |
| Warranty |
5yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What shape and size is this lamp?
It is the G45 golf ball profile: 45mm across the ball and 74mm tall overall, including the E14 cap.
Can I use it on a dimmer?
No. This one is non-dimmable, and on a dimmer circuit it may flicker or hum. Keep it on a standard switch.
How long is it rated to last?
Average life is 15,000 hours, and it carries a five year warranty.
Is 180 lumens bright enough for a room?
On its own it is a soft light, best suited to decorative fittings. In a chandelier or wall light with several holders the combined output is enough for comfortable background lighting.
What colour of light does it give?
A warm white at 3000K, on the yellow side of neutral, which reads as ordinary domestic lamplight rather than a cool office white.