G9 LED Bulb | 3.5W Looped Pin Base, 330 Lumens at 2700K
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| Base | G9 looped pin |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 3.5W |
| Output | 330 lumens |
| Colour temperature | 2700K |
| Colour rendering | CRI 80 |
| Voltage | 120V |
- Identify the base before ordering - G9 has two looped wire pins 9mm apart. G4 has straight pins 4mm apart and does not interchange. They look alike in a photograph.
- Measure the space inside the shade - G9 LED bulbs vary in length more than halogen capsules did, and a long one may not clear a small enclosed glass shade.
- Expect it to run cool - the 25W or 40W halogen capsule it replaces ran hot enough to burn a finger, and that heat is what shortened its life in an enclosed shade.
- Push it straight in - G9 pins seat by pressure, not by twisting.
- Confirm it dims if the fixture is on a dimmer.
- Order a spare with the set - a fixture with six G9 sockets shows a failure immediately.
A looped pin base, not a screw
G9 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.
If your fixture has small holes rather than a threaded socket, this is the bulb it takes.
Specification
| Base | G9 looped pin |
| Wattage | 3.5W |
| Output | 330 lumens |
| Colour temperature | 2700K |
| Colour rendering | CRI 80 |
| Voltage | 120V |
Identifying the base
| Base | Looks like | Found in |
|---|---|---|
| G9 | Two looped wire pins, 9mm apart | Modern chandeliers, slim sconces |
| G4 | Two straight pins, 4mm apart | Low voltage and crystal fixtures |
| E12 | Small screw thread | Traditional chandeliers |
| E26 | Standard screw thread | Lamps and general fixtures |
Measure the pin spacing if you are unsure. G9 and G4 look alike in a photograph and do not interchange.
Replacing G9 halogen
Most 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.
Check the length
G9 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.
Related
For screw-base fixtures see our E12 candelabra bulbs. For track heads, see GU10 bulbs.
