G9 LED Bulb 5W | 550 Lumens at 2700K, Looped Pin Base
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| Base | G9 looped pin |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 5W |
| Output | 550 lumens |
| Colour temperature | 2700K |
| Colour rendering | CRI 80 |
| Voltage | 120V |
- Work out what the fixture needs - one bulb is 550 lumens and an accent, three are room light, eight to twelve are a main source.
- Pick 5W over 3.5W where output matters - three 5W bulbs give roughly a standard household bulb, three 3.5W ones do not.
- Check the bulb is rated for enclosed use - G9 fixtures usually have small sealed glass shades, and that is where the old halogen capsules failed early.
- Buy one and fit it before ordering the rest - G9 LED bulbs vary in length and a longer one may press against a small shade.
- Push it straight in - G9 pins seat by pressure, not by twisting.
- Confirm it dims if the fixture is on a dimmer.
More output from the same small base
G9 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.
For 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.
Specification
| Base | G9 looped pin |
| Wattage | 5W |
| Output | 550 lumens |
| Colour temperature | 2700K |
| Colour rendering | CRI 80 |
| Voltage | 120V |
Working out what a fixture needs
| Fixture | Sockets | Total with 5W bulbs |
|---|---|---|
| Small wall sconce | 1 | 550 lm — accent |
| Twin sconce | 2 | 1,100 lm — usable |
| Small chandelier | 3 – 5 | 1,650 – 2,750 lm — room light |
| Large modern chandelier | 8 – 12 | 4,400 – 6,600 lm — main source |
Heat in an enclosed shade
G9 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.
Measure before ordering a set
G9 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.
Related
For lower output in the same base see our 3.5W G9 LED bulb. For screw-base fixtures, see chandelier bulbs.
