Description
The familiar pear-shaped household bulb, made in clear rather than opal, so it suits fittings where the lamp itself is on show. It uses the larger E27 screw cap and gives 806 lumens from 6.5W, which puts it neatly in place of the older incandescent bulbs it replaces. The colour is cool white at 4000K, crisper and cleaner than the yellower tones most homes default to. It dims with a compatible dimmer, though no dimmer is supplied.
Cool white earns its keep in rooms where you are getting something done rather than settling in for the evening: kitchen pendants, a utility room, a study desk lamp, a garage or workshop fitting. Because the light spreads in all directions, it suits open shades, glass lanterns and bare-lamp holders where a directional bulb would leave dark patches above and below. We reach for these when someone wants brighter, more neutral light without changing the fitting, and we would suggest a warmer colour temperature for bedrooms and quiet sitting rooms.
The build is the usual sealed unit, with the electronics housed in the base and nothing to take apart or service. The clear finish keeps the bulb looking light and unfussy behind a shade or inside a lantern. Before cleaning, switch the circuit off and give the bulb time to cool, then wipe it over with a soft dry cloth, since dust shows more readily on a clear surface than on a frosted one. It carries a three year warranty. This is a workhorse rather than a decorative bulb, and if you are filling a multi-lamp fitting we would buy them all at once so the light matches across the shades.
Specification
| Colour |
Clear |
| Weight |
0.03KG |
| Diameter |
60mm |
| Height |
106mm |
| 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. |
65W (±5%) |
| Shape of Lamp |
GLS A60 |
| Type of LED |
Filament |
| Beam Angle |
360° |
| System Flux |
806lm (±5%) |
| CRI |
>80 |
| Ta |
-20° to +40°C |
| Total Power Consumption |
6.5W (±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
Will it dim on my existing dimmer?
It is dimmable, but it needs a dimmer rated for LED loads. Older dimmers made for filament bulbs can flicker or buzz with low-wattage LEDs. No dimmer is included with the bulb.
What size is it?
It measures 60mm across the widest part of the bulb and 106mm in overall height, the standard A60 shape, so it fits where a conventional household bulb sat before.
How bright is it in old money?
It puts out 806 lumens using 6.5W, which is the brightness people usually associate with a 60W incandescent bulb.
Is 4000K too cool for living areas?
At 4000K the light is neutral and slightly blue-white. It is excellent for kitchens, utility spaces and task lighting. For a lounge or bedroom, a warmer colour temperature is usually the happier choice.
How long should it last?
It is rated for an average life of 25,000 hours, so in a fitting used a few hours a day it should run for years before needing a change.
Does the clear finish cause glare?
A clear bulb shows a brighter point of light than an opal one, so in a bare holder at eye level it can be dazzling. Behind a shade or diffuser it looks crisp and lively.