Globes & Bulbs
Buying a globe should be easy, but staring at fifty options can make it anything but. Here's the short version: match the cap, choose your colour, then pick the brightness. We stock LED, vintage filament, smart and specialty globes from SAL, Lusion, Eglo and Mercator.
The quick guide
- Cap typeB22 is a bayonet (push and twist), E27 is a large screw, E14 a small screw, and GU10 a two pin twist-in spot.
- Colour2700K to 3000K is warm white, 4000K is natural white, and 5000K to 6500K is cool white or daylight.
- BrightnessLook at lumens. Around 800 lumens replaces an old 60W globe, and around 1,100 lumens replaces a 75W.
- DimmingIf the light is on a dimmer, choose a globe marked dimmable.
Questions we get asked
What's the difference between B22 and E27?
B22 is a bayonet cap that pushes in and twists. E27 is an Edison screw. Both are common in Australian homes, so check your old globe or the fitting's label before you buy.
Can I put an LED globe in any light fitting?
Almost always. Match the cap, check the globe fits under the shade, and stay within the fitting's maximum wattage.
Why does my LED globe flicker?
Usually it's an older dimmer that isn't LED compatible, or a non dimmable globe on a dimmer. Swap to a dimmable globe, or ask us about an LED compatible dimmer.
Want that warm, old school glow? See our vintage globes, or go smart. Send us your room size or a photo and we'll point you in the right direction. Call 02 4040 0599 or email sales@alstra.lighting.
