Find your cap fitting.
Before purchasing bulbs, it’s essential to identify the cap type required by your light fitting or lamp. This information is usually found in the lamp’s specifications.
Caps and bases are classified using a combination of letters and numbers: the letters denote the type of base, while the numbers represent the base’s diameter in millimetres (mm). Choosing the correct cap type ensures a proper fit and optimal performance.
Here are some of the most common cap and base types:
Bulb shapes.
Modern light bulbs are available in various shapes and sizes to suit different light fixtures. For instance, spotlights often require reflector-style bulbs like GU10, while pendant lights may be paired with decorative bulbs. Typically, there are 8 bulb shapes that one might find in use around their home.
Bulb ambience - know your Lumens.
Lumens are the measurement of light output/brightness. The more lumens in a light bulb, the brighter the light will be.
How many lumens do you need ?
| Brightness (Lumens) | Incandescent (Watts) | LED Bulbs (Watts) | CFL (Watts) | Halogen (Watts) | Area (Room Type) | Square Meter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 18 | Small Room (Hallway/Toilet) | 2-3 |
| 450 | 40 | 4 | 9 | 29 | Small Room (Bedroom) | 3-5 |
| 800 | 60 | 8 | 13 | 43 | Medium Room (Living Room) | 5-6 |
| 1100 | 75 | 11 | 18 | 53 | Medium Room (Kitchen) | 6-8 |
| 1300 | 85 | 12 | 19 | 60 | Medium Room (Office) | 8-10 |
| 1600 | 100 | 16 | 23 | 72 | Larger Room (Living Room) | 10-12 |
| 1800 | 120 | 18 | 25 | 80 | Larger Room (Dining Room) | 12-14 |
| 2000 | 125 | 20 | 30 | 90 | Larger Room (Kitchen) | 14-16 |
| 2200 | 140 | 22 | 35 | 95 | Larger Room (Living Room) | 16-18 |
| 2600 | 150 | 25 | 40 | 100 | Large Room (Open Plan) | 18-20 |
| 3000 | 200 | 30 | 50 | 150 | Very Large Room (Open Plan) | 20-25 |
| 4000 | 250 | 35 | 60 | 180 | Very Large Room (Hall) | 25-30 |
What are Kelvins? (Colour temperature)
When choosing a light bulb, it’s important to consider not just the brightness (measured in lumens) but also the colour temperature. Measured in Degrees Kelvin (K), the colour temperature determines the hue of the light: lower Kelvin values produce warmer tones, while higher values result in cooler, whiter light.
Lower Kelvin ratings create a warm, welcoming atmosphere, ideal for cozy spaces like bedrooms or living rooms.
In contrast, higher Kelvin ratings provide a brighter, cooler light, making them perfect for functional areas like kitchens, bathrooms, or workspaces.
Warm white
Cool white
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