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Recommend mini globe/golf ball E14 SES LED dimmable bulbs.

Belenus
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Our 2 living room ceiling lights require 5 mini globe E14 SES bulbs each, a total of 10 bulbs. They are controlled by a single Varilight 5 watt to 400 watt trailing edge dimmer.

We have bought LAP bulbs in the past from Screwfix. Initially we were satisfied with them but lately a few have failed and a few have started to flicker. I know Risteard is critical of the quality of LAP products in general so we are looking for a better quality manufacturer.

What would you recommend? We want about 470 lumens per bulb with a similar specification to the below LAP bulbs.

These are the LAP bulbs we bought several years ago.

LAP SES MINI GLOBE LED LIGHT BULB 470LM 6.0W 3 PACK (5780T)

  • Warm White

  • Dimmable

  • 470lm - Equivalent to 40W

  • Up to 25,000 Hours Life

  • 6kWh/1000h Life

  • 3 Year Manufacturer's Guarantee (T&Cs Apply)

  • Full Instant Light

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