Q: What color temperature do I need?

Color temperatures range from warm white to cool white. 2700K - 3000K – provides an ambient, intimate, and personal mood with its warm white light that is ideal for living rooms, family rooms, and hospitality environments. 3500K - 4100K – provides a clean and efficient neutral white light that is ideal for kitchen, bath, garage, or commercial applications. 5000K - 6500K - provides a vibrant and alert cool white light that is ideal for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications.

Question 1

What is a beam angle?

Accepted Answer

The beam angle of an LED bulb is the angular dimension of the cone of light from the lamp. It encompasses the central part of the beam out to the angle where the intensity is 50 percent of the maximum.

The beam angle of an LED bulb

For most household ceiling-fitted applications, a beam angle of 30 or 40 degrees would be sufficient. For outdoor applications, a wider beam angle of 60 to 120 degrees is preferred to cover a larger surface area.

Question 2

What color temperature do I need?

Accepted Answer

Color temperatures range from warm white to cool white.

2700K - 3000K – provides an ambient, intimate, and personal mood with its warm white light that is ideal for living rooms, family rooms, and hospitality environments.

3500K - 4100K – provides a clean and efficient neutral white light that is ideal for kitchen, bath, garage, or commercial applications.

5000K - 6500K - provides a vibrant and alert cool white light that is ideal for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications.

Question 3

What does the number following G mean?

Accepted Answer

The numerical value represents the diameter of the bulb in 1/8 of an inch.

Common measurements:

16.5 is 2.06 inches
25 is 3.125 inches
40 is 5 inches

Question 4

What is an LED G25 Bulb?

Accepted Answer

G-type LED bulbs are known for their round, globe shape. They are commonly found in decorative applications, such as bathrooms, theaters, restaurants, and hotels.

Question 5

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Question 6

How many watts do I need for a bathroom G25 bulb?

Accepted Answer

G25 bulbs are also referred to as globe lights which are the perfect replacement for those energy consuming incandescent light bulbs screwed into your bathroom vanity. Depending on your existing incandescent bulb you can determine the equivalent LED G25 bulb. Here are your replacement options:

A 4 watt LED G25 bulb will replace a 25 watt incandescent bulb
A 9 watt LED G25 bulb will replace a 40 watt incandescent bulb
A 14 watt LED G25 bulb will replace a 60 watt incandescent bulb

Question 7

Do watts and lumens correlate for a bulb, or are they separate?

Accepted Answer

The wattage of a bulb refers to the amount of energy the light bulb consumes. Wattage is directly related to the amount of energy required to power the light. Lumens on the other hand, are used to measure the brightness of the bulb. Learn more about Lumens vs Watts on our blog!

Question 8

Where would I use a G25 bulb?

Accepted Answer

LED G25 bulbs are decorative bulbs most commonly used in bathroom vanity light fixtures or pendant fixtures. LED G25 bulbs can also be for lighting outdoor patios and come in a variety of decorative options.  Depending on your lighting needs, you can choose from frosted to filament vintage style.

Question 9

Are G25 bulbs dimmable or compatible with dimmers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LED G25 bulbs have dimmable capabilities and are compatible with most dimmers. With an average lifespan of up to 25,000 hours these bulbs are dimmable down to 10%.

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