LED Lamps & Bulbs

Don't be left in the dark with our range of LED lamps & bulbs. Choose from a wide range of lumens, fittings, colour temperature, and energy rating to get the perfect lighting for your needs.
We stock a wide range of LED lamps & bulbs from leading brands such as GE Lighting®, Phillips Lighting®, and Tungsram®.

What are LED lamps & bulbs?

LED lamps and bulbs are light fittings which use LED technology to emit light rather than incandescent and halogen technology. The difference between these two technologies is that LED (Light Emitting Diode) uses a diode to produce the light compared to incandescent and halogen lights which use an electrical current to heat a tungsten filament within a glass bulb until it is producing light. This difference allows the light from LED lamps to be produced with much lower energy consumption and heat generation.

Why use LED lamps & bulbs?

LED lamps & bulbs are much more efficient than incandescent bulbs and produce less heat when in use, allowing them to be used for long periods of time without heating the environment. The reduced power consumption can also help with reducing energy bills as less power will be used to receive the same lighting effect. The LED lamps & bulbs also have a significantly longer lifespan than incandescent and halogen bulbs. The colour temperature is another reason to choose LED lamps and bulbs, so they are available in a wide range of temperatures from warm white to cool white, where incandescent and halogen lamps & bulbs tend to be in the warm range.

When are LED lamps & bulbs used?

LED lamps and bulbs are now being used across many industries and environments due to their light output and lower energy consumption. As LED lamps & bulbs can be more efficient than CFL (Compact fluorescent lamp) lamps & bulbs, they are now becoming more popular for homes and industrial applications. Due to the wide range of styles and types of LED lamps & bulbs, they can be substituted for incandescent and halogen bulbs in most situations.


LED lamps & bulb types

Although there are multiple types of LED lamps & bulbs based on what LED technology they use, it's more important to understand what the different fittings and fitting designations are to ensure the correct product can be selected. The LED lamps & bulb sizes can be understood by the initial letters and the numbers following which designate the diameter of the fitting.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the most common lamp and bulb fitting types and the designation they use:
Bayonet caps - BC
Small bayonet cap - SBC
Edison screw caps - ES
Small Edison screw caps - SES
Capsule Lamps - G or GY
Linear Lamps - R
Spotlights - GU or GZ
Tubes - G

Considerations when choosing LED lamps & bulbs

Colour temperature - This is an important consideration to consider when choosing an LED lamp and bulb for a certain environment. For home, a warm light is ideal to give a cosy atmosphere. Kitchens tend to require cool white to ensure proper visibility. Offices and retailers should use daylight to provide colour accuracy.
Lumens - This is the light output of the LED lamps & bulbs. The higher the number, the more light produced.
Wattage - This indicates the amount of energy required to provide the advertised lumens for the LED lamps & bulbs. This is usually significantly lower than halogen or incandescent bulbs.
Shape and type - The shape and type of LED lamp & bulb is important to consider so it will fit in the light fixture it is meant for. If you need a tubular lamp for an industrial kitchen, you can use our type chart above and find the corresponding designation.

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What are watts and equivalent wattage?
Watts are a measurement of power and in lighting it determines the amount of power drawn by the lamp. Equivalent wattage designates the amount of light a CFL or LED lamp produces compared to an incandescent light bulb. For example, to get the equivalent light output from a 100W incandescent bulb, a CFL bulb would require 20W and an LED bulb would require 18W.

FAQs

Can LED lights be dimmed?
LED lights can be dimmed, however you must take note of whether the actual LED lamp designated the feature. Additionally, LED lights don't tend to work with traditional dimmer switches due to the higher wattage requirements so an LED lights dimmer should be considered.

What LED bulb is equivalent to 100 watts?
Due to the energy efficiency and high light output of LED lamps & bulbs, you will be able to use an 18 watts lamp to achieve the same light output of a 100 watts incandescent light bulb.