A guide to E27 LED bulbs for you
Let us help you choose the right LEDs for your home. Our handy guide to E27 bulbs will give you everything you need to know to make switching over even easier.
What is an E27 LED bulb?
OK, so lets start with the basics. E27 bulbs are the ones with the screw base and are commonly used in decorative fittings and lamps. The key is to not get confused with B22 bases which are screw fit as well, but are built for smaller fittings. You can see the difference below:
What power do I require?
You will become accustomed to thinking about brightness in terms of watts when purchasing conventional halogen lights (the higher the wattage, the higher the brightness). You should consider lumens rather than watts when choosing E27 LED bulbs, or any LEDs for that matter. This is due to the fact that LEDs, unlike halogens, utilise the bulk of the electricity (wattage) for light instead of losing a significant amount of it to heat. To help you choose, LEDHut offers the approximate lumen-watt equivalents.
What shade of light is most suitable for me?
One of the major advantages of LED lights is the variety of light colours available, giving you complete control over the ambiance. Kelvins are used to measure LED colour. Higher Kelvin ratings provide whiter light, whereas lower Kelvin ratings produce warmer glows. E27 bulbs are available in three distinct colours: Bright White White Sunshine Cool Here, you may find out more about available colours and choose which one would look best in your house.
Will an electrician be required to install these bulbs?
Without a doubt. Like regular E27 bulbs, LED E27 bulbs are installed by simply screwing them into the fitting.
Which beam angle is required? Degrees are used to express beam angle. A broader beam angle illuminates a larger area. The choice of beam angle is entirely up to you, just as the colour variety. As a general rule, we'd suggest employing broader beam angles in living rooms with lots of people congregating there. On the other hand, narrow beam angles are frequently used to regions that require focus or for ornamental purposes.
What is the price of an E27 for me?
At LEDHut, we consistently work to strike a balance between high calibre and reasonable cost. Our E27 bulbs range in price from around £6 to £14 (or £30+ if you want a specialised PAR-38 bulb), and they are made to last for 25,000 hours. On the surface, this could appear to be much more expensive than the halogen or incandescent bulbs you're used to purchasing. Yet, the amount you save on energy costs far surpasses the initial investment. In fact, you might anticipate receiving a return on your little investment in just six months.
