Description
A familiar pear-shaped bulb with an opal outer, so light leaves it softly rather than as a hard bright point. The screw cap is E27, the standard large screw fitting, and the colour is a cool white at 4000K: the neutral end of white, clean and awake without tipping over into blue. It draws only 6.5W and gives 806 lumens, putting it roughly where a traditional filament bulb of the same shape and size used to sit. Light spreads all the way round the bulb rather than throwing forward in one direction.
This is the one we reach for as an everyday household bulb, in pendants, table lamps, shaded ceiling fittings, wall lights and the kind of fixture where the bulb is partly on show. The cooler white suits kitchens, utility rooms, hallways, garages and home offices, anywhere you want light with a bit of crispness to it rather than a warm yellow glow. It dims, provided the circuit has an LED-compatible dimmer on it, and a dimmer is not supplied with the bulb, so it is worth knowing what is already on the wall before you order.
The opal diffuser softens the output evenly and hides the light source behind it, and the bulb is light in the hand, which keeps the load on flexes and lamp holders modest. For cleaning, switch the fitting off, let the bulb cool fully, then dust the opal with a dry cloth; sprays, damp cloths and abrasive pads will mark the finish. It carries a three year warranty. Where a fitting takes several bulbs, we would fit a matched set of these so the whites agree with each other, and we would keep the same colour temperature across a room for the same reason. Handy to keep a spare or two in the cupboard.
Specification
| Colour |
Opal |
| Weight |
0.03KG |
| Diameter |
60mm |
| Height |
106mm |
| Materials Used |
Glass, Metal |
| Lamp Cap |
E27 |
| Colour Temperature |
4000K Cool White (±5%) |
| 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%) |
| 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 |
15000hrs |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What size is this bulb?
It is a standard A60 shape, 60mm across the widest part of the glass and 106mm tall overall, so it fits the same spaces as a classic household bulb.
Will it work on my existing dimmer?
It is a dimmable bulb, but it needs a dimmer rated for LED loads. Older resistive dimmers made for filament bulbs can cause flicker, buzz or a limited dimming range.
How bright is 6.5W?
It produces 806 lumens, which is comparable to a 60W filament bulb of the same shape.
Is 4000K warm or cool?
It is a cool, neutral white. Warmer 2700K bulbs look yellow by comparison, so mix the two in the same room only if you want that contrast.
How long should it last?
The rated average life is 15,000 hours, and it carries a three year warranty.
Can I use it in an enclosed shade?
Yes, in normal domestic fittings. Give it some air where you can, as heat trapped tightly around any LED bulb shortens its life.