Description
This is a clear GLS bulb in the familiar pear shape, with an E27 screw cap and a crisp, cool white output. At 17W it gives around 2500 lumens, which puts it at the brighter end of what most household fittings ask for, and the light carries all round rather than being thrown in one direction. The glass is clear rather than frosted, so the light source stays visible behind a shade and cut or ribbed glass diffusers have something to catch and break up.
We reach for this one where a room simply needs plain, useful brightness: a kitchen ceiling fitting, a hall pendant, a landing, a garage or a bench light in a workshop. The 4000K tone is neutral and reads slightly cool, so whites stay white and colours stay honest, which suits worktops, utility rooms and any space where seeing clearly matters more than a warm glow. It is not dimmable, so it wants an ordinary on and off switch; if the circuit is on a dimmer, we would put you onto one of our dimmable bulbs instead.
The screw cap is a standard fit, so it drops straight into pendants, table lamps and batten holders that take an E27 lamp. For cleaning, wait until it is properly cold, then wipe the glass with a dry cloth to lift dust, since clear glass shows fingermarks and grime sooner than an opal finish and a dulled bulb never gives its full brightness. It is intended for indoor fittings running on a normal household supply. It carries a three year warranty. We keep this as our everyday workhorse bulb, the one we hand over when someone wants light rather than atmosphere, and it pairs well with open shades, glass lanterns and multi-arm fittings where all the lamps are on show.
Specification
| Colour |
Clear |
| Weight |
0.08KG |
| Diameter |
75mm |
| Height |
140mm |
| Materials Used |
Glass, Metal |
| Lamp Cap |
E27 |
| Colour Temperature |
4000K Cool White (±5%) |
| Average Life of Lamp |
15000hrs |
| Number of Switching Cycles |
100000 |
| Conventional Lamp Equiv. |
152W (±5%) |
| Shape of Lamp |
GLS A75 |
| Type of LED |
Filament |
| Beam Angle |
360° |
| System Flux |
2500lm (±5%) |
| Ta |
-20° to +40°C |
| Total Power Consumption |
17W (±5%) |
| Input Voltage |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Dimmable |
No |
| Average Life |
25000hrs |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How bright is it compared with an old incandescent bulb?
It produces roughly 2500 lumens from 17W, which is comparable to a large traditional bulb of about 150W while drawing a fraction of the power.
Will it fit a standard pendant or table lamp?
Yes, provided the holder is an E27 screw fitting. The bulb measures 75mm across at its widest and 140mm long, so check there is room inside a small shade before ordering.
Can I use it on a dimmer switch?
No. This bulb is non-dimmable and should be run from a normal on and off switch. On a dimmer you may see flicker, buzzing or a shortened life.
What does 4000K look like in a room?
It is a neutral, cool white with no yellow cast. It is a good match for kitchens, utility spaces and workshops, and a cooler choice than the warm white usually picked for sitting rooms.
How long should it last?
It is rated at 25,000 hours of average life and carries a three year warranty.
Is the clear glass suitable for a fitting with no shade?
It can be used bare, though the light source is visible and will be bright to look at directly. In open fittings we would aim it away from eye level or set it behind glass.