{"title":"Chandelier Bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA chandelier is mostly bulbs, and they are on show. Which is why the bulb you pick changes the look of the fixture more than almost any other component in the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBase sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlso called\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFound in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCandelabra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost chandeliers and small sconces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium, standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger fixtures and lamps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBi-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern and contemporary chandeliers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBi-pin, small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal and low-voltage fixtures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE12 is what most chandeliers take. Measure the screw thread if you are unsure — E12 is 12mm across, E26 is 26mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCandle (B10\/B11)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic tapered shape. Straight tip or flame tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobe (G16.5, G25)\u003c\/strong\u003e — round. Modern, and softer when the bulb is exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim candle\u003c\/strong\u003e — narrower and longer than a standard candle bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage filament\u003c\/strong\u003e — visible looped filament inside clear glass. Only worth it where the bulb is meant to be seen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy them all at once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulbs from different batches vary slightly in colour, and in a chandelier every bulb sits beside every other one. One bulb running warmer than its neighbours is obvious. Buy a full set, plus a spare from the same batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck that both the bulb and the dimmer are rated for LED. A standard dimmer built for incandescent will make LED bulbs flicker or buzz, and no amount of swapping bulbs will fix it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pendant-bulbs\"\u003ependant bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sconce-bulbs\"\u003esconce bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"flame-tip-candelabra-bulbs","title":"Flame Tip Candelabra Bulbs | 25W E12, Clear Glass, Set of Six","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe bulb a chandelier was designed around\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flame tip is the shape that reads as a candle from across a room. The taper and the twist in the glass are there to suggest a flame, which is why it has stayed the default in chandeliers long after the technology inside changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are clear glass with a visible filament, sold six to a set because a chandelier takes six, eight or twelve and you want them all from the same box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE12 candelabra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 lumens each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet of 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy them as a set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a chandelier every bulb sits beside every other one, at eye level, with nothing to hide behind. A single bulb running slightly warmer or brighter than its neighbours is obvious from across the room, and it is the kind of thing you notice every evening once you have seen it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying one set means one production batch, which means they match. Order a spare set at the same time if the fixture takes more than six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClear glass and where to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear glass shows the filament, which is the point in a decorative fixture. It also means the bulb is a visible bright point, so it suits a fixture hung above eye level or one with shades. In an open chandelier at eye level, frosted glass is more comfortable to sit under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePut it on a dimmer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chandelier at full output is rarely what a room wants. On a dimmer, the same fixture covers a working dinner and a quiet evening, and running below full brightness extends the life of the bulbs considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an LED alternative in the same base see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chandelier-bulbs\"\u003ecandelabra LED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e. For larger fixtures, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pendant-bulbs\"\u003ependant bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594903093613,"sku":"ALV-BLB-FLAME-25W-6PK","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/flame-tip-candelabra-bulbs-25w-e12-clear-glass-set-of-six-alvetto-lighting2.png?v=1790945508"},{"product_id":"tube-filament-led-bulb","title":"Tube Filament LED Bulb | 5 Inch E26 in 3W or 5W","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA filament in a straight line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost decorative bulbs are round or tapered. This one is a 5 inch tube, with the filament running the length of it rather than looping inside a globe. It gives a vertical line of light instead of a point, which suits a narrow pendant, a slim sconce or a fixture where a round bulb would look out of proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE26 medium screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3W or 5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700K warm white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour rendering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRI 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere a tube suits better than a globe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow pendants\u003c\/strong\u003e — a cylinder or a slim cone where a globe would bulge out of the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim wall sconces\u003c\/strong\u003e — the vertical line follows the shape of the fixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBathroom bars\u003c\/strong\u003e — a row of tubes above a mirror reads cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen cage fixtures\u003c\/strong\u003e — the filament shows through the cage bars rather than being hidden behind a round envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e3W or 5W\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 400 lumens this is a decorative output rather than a room light. The 3W and 5W versions differ in draw more than in visible brightness, so pick by how many you are running rather than by how bright you need each one. In a fixture with six tubes, the difference adds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasure the fixture first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive inches is long for a bulb. In an enclosed shade or a small pendant it may not fit, or it may poke below the rim in a way that was not intended. Measure from the socket to the opening before ordering a set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePut it on a dimmer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny bulb with a visible filament wants dimming. The look depends on running it below full output — at maximum, a clear tube is a bright line rather than a warm one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a round exposed bulb see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pendant-bulbs\"\u003eG40 globe filament bulb\u003c\/a\u003e. For small fixtures, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sconce-bulbs\"\u003esconce bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"3W","offer_id":67594903388525,"sku":"ALV-BLB-T9-3W","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5W","offer_id":67594903421293,"sku":"ALV-BLB-T9-5W","price":35.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/tube-filament-led-bulb-5-inch-e26-in-3w-or-5w-alvetto-lighting2.png?v=1790945761"},{"product_id":"g9-led-bulb","title":"G9 LED Bulb | 3.5W Looped Pin Base, 330 Lumens at 2700K","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA looped pin base, not a screw\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG9 uses two looped wire pins that push straight into the socket. It appeared on modern European fixtures and has become the standard on contemporary chandeliers, slim wall sconces and any fitting too small for a screw base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your fixture has small holes rather than a threaded socket, this is the bulb it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG9 looped pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour rendering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRI 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdentifying the base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLooks like\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFound in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo looped wire pins, 9mm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern chandeliers, slim sconces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo straight pins, 4mm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow voltage and crystal fixtures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall screw thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional chandeliers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard screw thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamps and general fixtures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the pin spacing if you are unsure. G9 and G4 look alike in a photograph and do not interchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacing G9 halogen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost G9 fittings originally held a 25W or 40W halogen capsule that ran hot enough to burn a finger. At 3.5W this runs cool, which matters in the enclosed glass shades these fixtures usually have — trapped heat is what shortened the life of the old capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG9 LED bulbs vary in length more than halogen capsules did, and some are noticeably longer. In a small enclosed shade a long bulb may not clear the glass. Measure the space before ordering a full set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor screw-base fixtures see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sconce-bulbs\"\u003eE12 candelabra bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e. For track heads, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/track-lighting\"\u003eGU10 bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594910368109,"sku":"ALV-BLB-G9-35W","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/g9-led-bulb-3-5w-looped-pin-base-330-lumens-at-2700k-alvetto-lighting2.png?v=1790946024"},{"product_id":"porcelain-globe-led-bulb","title":"Porcelain Globe LED Bulb | G14 E12, 3W Matte Finish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiffused at the glass, not behind a shade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost bulbs are either clear, showing the filament, or lightly frosted, still with a bright centre. This one has a matte porcelain finish that diffuses the light at the envelope itself. Look at it lit and you see an even white globe with no visible source inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters in a fixture with the bulb on show and no shade to hide behind. A clear bulb in that position is a glare point; this one is a soft sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19W incandescent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE12 candelabra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG14, 4 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte porcelain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree ways a bulb can be finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you see\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe filament, sharply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove eye level, in cages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrosted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA softened bright centre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInside shades and enclosed fixtures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte porcelain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn even glowing globe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExposed, at or below eye level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere an exposed bulb needs to be comfortable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBathroom mirror fixtures\u003c\/strong\u003e — bulbs at face height, looked at directly every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen chandeliers in a low room\u003c\/strong\u003e — where the bulbs sit close to eye level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDressing room and vanity bars\u003c\/strong\u003e — even light on the face, no hot spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedside sconces\u003c\/strong\u003e — where a bright point is the last thing you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLess output, and that is the point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiffusing at the glass costs some brightness. A porcelain bulb gives less than a clear one of the same wattage, which is exactly why it is comfortable. If the fixture needs to light the room, add a separate source rather than a brighter bulb here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a clear globe in the same base see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sconce-bulbs\"\u003ecandelabra globe LED bulb\u003c\/a\u003e. For chandeliers, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chandelier-bulbs\"\u003echandelier bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594910400877,"sku":"ALV-BLB-G14-3W","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/2_0cf8278b-967d-486a-8278-dd6481ae7b13.png?v=1792079399"},{"product_id":"amber-tube-candelabra-bulb","title":"T6 Tube Amber Candelabra Bulb | E12, 2.5W at 2100K with CRI 90","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA slim amber tube on a small base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA narrow cylinder, amber glass, E12 candelabra base. The proportions suit a fixture where a round bulb would look heavy: a slim wall sconce, a small cage pendant, a picture light, a wall bracket with the bulb standing proud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2100K the light is well below standard warm white. It reads as a dimmed filament even at full output, which is the whole point of the tint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE12 candelabra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2100K warm amber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour rendering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRI 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmber tinted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e160 lumens is atmosphere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the lowest output in the range and it is deliberate. A bulb this dim is something you look at rather than something you see by. Six of them in a chandelier give a warm glow and no usable light, which in a dining room after dinner is exactly what is wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the working light separately. Recessed downlights or a lamp on a side table do the seeing; these do the mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCRI 90 at 2100K\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual combination. Most very warm decorative bulbs render colour poorly, because the tint is doing the work. At CRI 90 the amber cast is there but what sits under it still reads correctly, which matters if the fixture is over a table with food on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMatch the whole fixture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber and neutral bulbs in the same fixture look like a fault, not a choice. If you are fitting these to a multi-arm sconce or chandelier, fit them to all of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an E26 base in the same amber tint see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pendant-bulbs\"\u003eA19 amber filament bulb\u003c\/a\u003e. For usable output in a candelabra base, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sconce-bulbs\"\u003esconce bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594914005357,"sku":"ALV-BLB-T6-AMB-25W","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/amber-tube-candelabra-bulb-e12-2-5w-at-2100k-with-cri-90-alvetto-lighting2.png?v=1790946514"},{"product_id":"g9-led-bulb-5w","title":"G9 LED Bulb 5W | 550 Lumens at 2700K, Looped Pin Base","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMore output from the same small base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG9 fixtures are usually small, and the bulbs that go in them usually are too. At 5W and 550 lumens this is the brighter end of what a G9 socket can take, which matters when a fixture with two or three sockets has to actually light a space rather than decorate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor comparison, the 3.5W version gives 330 lumens. Three of these give about the same as a standard household bulb; three of the smaller ones do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG9 looped pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour rendering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRI 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWorking out what a fixture needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSockets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal with 5W bulbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall wall sconce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550 lm — accent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwin sconce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,100 lm — usable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall chandelier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 – 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,650 – 2,750 lm — room light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge modern chandelier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 – 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,400 – 6,600 lm — main source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeat in an enclosed shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG9 fixtures usually have small enclosed glass shades, and that is where the old halogen capsules failed early. At 5W the heat is manageable, but check the bulb is rated for enclosed use if the shade seals completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasure before ordering a set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG9 LED bulbs vary in length. In a fixture with a small shade, a longer bulb may press against the glass or refuse to seat. Buy one, fit it, then order the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lower output in the same base see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sconce-bulbs\"\u003e3.5W G9 LED bulb\u003c\/a\u003e. For screw-base fixtures, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chandelier-bulbs\"\u003echandelier bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594914103661,"sku":"ALV-BLB-G9-5W","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/g9-led-bulb-5w-550-lumens-at-2700k-looped-pin-base-alvetto-lighting2.png?v=1790946639"},{"product_id":"flame-candelabra-led-bulb","title":"Flame Candelabra LED Bulb | E12, 4.5W and 350 Lumens at 2700K","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe LED version of the classic chandelier bulb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame flame shape, same E12 base, same clear glass as the incandescent it replaces. The difference is inside: a filament LED running at 4.5W instead of a wire element at 25W, for 350 lumens rather than 220.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore light, a fifth of the power, and the silhouette a chandelier was designed around stays exactly as it was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE12 candelabra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700K warm white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, filament LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSwapping a chandelier to LED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSockets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOld draw at 25W\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNew draw at 4.5W\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChange the whole fixture at once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixing LED and incandescent in one chandelier is visible immediately. They differ in colour, in brightness and in how they respond to a dimmer, and the eye picks it up across a room. Replace every socket in the same session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the dimmer after the swap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chandelier that drew 300W now draws 54W. Many older dimmers have a minimum load above that and will flicker or fail to start the lamps at low settings. If the fixture is dimmed, budget for a replacement dimmer as part of the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the incandescent version see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chandelier-bulbs\"\u003eflame tip candelabra bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e. For a rounded shape in the same base, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sconce-bulbs\"\u003eglobe candelabra LED bulb\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594927538541,"sku":"ALV-BLB-FLAME-LED-45W","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/Filament_LED_Bulb-circ-lighting-1.webp?v=1792427902"},{"product_id":"bayonet-filament-led-bulb","title":"Bayonet Filament LED Bulb | 4W at 2400K with CRI 90","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA bayonet base, not a screw\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bulb uses a bayonet fitting: two pins on the side of the cap that push in and twist a quarter turn to lock. It is not an E12 or E26 screw base and the two do not interchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBayonet caps appear on specific decorative fixtures, on marine and vehicle fittings, and on some imported lamps. If your fixture has a smooth socket with two slots rather than a thread, this is what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBayonet, double contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2400K warm white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour rendering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRI 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, filament LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdentify the socket before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSocket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you see inside\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBayonet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth walls with two L-shaped slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE12 \/ E26 screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA spiral thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG9 \/ G4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo small holes, no thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGU10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo keyhole slots for wide pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the old bulb out and look at its cap. A bayonet cap has two small studs on the sides; a screw cap has a continuous thread. It is a two second check that saves a return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConfirm the voltage with us before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBayonet fittings appear on both mains and low voltage systems, and the two are not interchangeable. If you are not certain what your fixture runs on, send us a photograph of the fixture and the old bulb and we will confirm before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2400K is candlelight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarmer than standard 2700K and noticeably so. At CRI 90 the colour still reads correctly under it, which is unusual at this temperature. It suits a fixture meant to look like it holds a flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor screw base fixtures see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chandelier-bulbs\"\u003ecandelabra bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are unsure which base you have, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003esend us a photograph\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594927636845,"sku":"ALV-BLB-BAY-4W","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/T6DCFilamentLEDBulb4W_CircLighting-1.webp?v=1792428835"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/collections\/candelabra-bulbs-alvetto-lighting_1.png?v=1793015244","url":"https:\/\/alvettolighting.com\/collections\/candelabra-chandelier-bulbs.oembed","provider":"Alvetto Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}