A Buyers Guide to LED Bulbs

Biggles

Ianwzzz wrote: »

Thanks for the great summary but I would not use this company as the only telephone number displayed on the website is an 0844 number.

I wouldn't be likely to if I hadn't known the owner from his posting and being recommended on here.

If I didn't know the site, I would also be put off by the non-geographical phone number and lack of an address (until you delve into the small print of 'Returns' or 'Terms and conditions'). I don't think they're doing themselves any favours, as these can be one of the signs of a bogus site.

Froggitt

......as does the lack of a company registration number or VAT number.

palazzio

Thank you for the information in this post

I am looking to replace some 40W B15 / small bayonet connection bulbs with the equivalent LEDs.

Can anyone recommend a brand or supplier as the information supplied on the various supplier websites is less than comforting given the above.

Thanks in advance

almillar

palazzio - I take it, firstly, that you want the same or more light output as the bulbs you currently have. 400+ lumens would be good, and a colour temp of around 2700K (warm white or daylight white) would match what you have. I'm not sure about B15 - I thought candle lights were B22 or E14. If so, try this one unless anyone comes up with anything better:
http://www.energysavingled.com/product/led-candle/candle-5w/

2013yearofthehouse

almillar wrote: »

palazzio - I take it, firstly, that you want the same or more light output as the bulbs you currently have. 400+ lumens would be good, and a colour temp of around 2700K (warm white or daylight white) would match what you have. I'm not sure about B15 - I thought candle lights were B22 or E14. If so, try this one unless anyone comes up with anything better:
http://www.energysavingled.com/product/led-candle/candle-5w/

B15 is the same as SBC (small bayonet cap) in the same way that E14 is the same as SES (small eddison screw).




Palazzio - I was going to suggest either Osram or Megaman (they come in a nice warm 2700k/2800k), but they may not do exactly what you are looking for. What exactly are you after? Which shape...candle, golf ball etc. etc. ? Frosted or clear?

palazzio

Thanks to above

It's golf ball bulbs I need , not fussy whether frosted or clear as output and size are the important criteria

2013yearofthehouse

palazzio wrote: »

Thanks to above

It's golf ball bulbs I need , not fussy whether frosted or clear as output and size are the important criteria

Ah, thanks for getting back, Megaman only do candle in B15, sorry only have experience with Osram and Megaman - hopefully someone else can recommend another brand or supplier for you.

almillar

IKEA have decent ones these days if you're careful, but they're all screw in unfortunately...

pine77

Has anyone got any pictures of how their LEDs look in the home environment?

Lisbon

Just found this thread - thanks Chris, it was so helpful.