{"id":533168,"date":"2026-09-22T10:35:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T10:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/?p=533168"},"modified":"2026-09-24T11:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T11:40:05","slug":"what-bulbs-can-i-use-in-my-anglepoise-product","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/journal\/what-bulbs-can-i-use-in-my-anglepoise-product\/","title":{"rendered":"What bulbs can I use in my Anglepoise product?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section  class=\"c-content content-section c-content--center u-background-colour--white\" >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"content  u-stack u-stack--small\" >\n                <p>Choosing a replacement bulb for your Anglepoise lamp can feel confusing, especially with so many bulb types, fittings and LED options now available. This guide explains everything you need to know, including which bulb fitting your lamp uses, recommended bulb styles and important things to consider when replacing a bulb. If you are unsure on which model you own, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/journal\/how-to-date-your-vintage-or-current-anglepoise-lamp\/\">view our helpful guide.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Most Anglepoise products are supplied with a bulb designed to give the best light output and correct balance for the lamp. If you need a replacement, the information below will help you choose the right one.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Guide: Which Bulb Does My Lamp Need?<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 1100px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Anglepoise Range<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Bulb Fitting<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Maximum Wattage<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Recommended Color Temperature<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Weight Sensitive?<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Recommended Bulb Type<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Original 1227 Desk, Table &amp; Floor Lamps<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">E27 \/ E14 = UK\/EU<br \/>\nE26 \/ E12 = US screw fitting<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">10W<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">2700K<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">LED equivalent to traditional 40W incandescent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Type 75 Desk, Table &amp; Floor Lamps<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">E27 \/ E14 = UK\/EU<br \/>\nE26 \/ E12 = US screw fitting<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">10W<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">2700K<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">LED equivalent to traditional 40W incandescent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Original 1227 Wall Lights<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">E27 \/ E14 = UK\/EU<br \/>\nE26 \/ E12 = US screw fitting<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">10W<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">2700K<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Smaller \u2018golf ball\u2019 bulbs recommended for wall lights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Type 75 Wall Lights<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">E27 \/ E14 = UK\/EU<br \/>\nE26 \/ E12 = US screw fitting<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">10W<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">2700K<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Smaller \u2018golf ball\u2019 bulbs recommended for wall lights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Original 1227 Pendant Lights<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">E27 \/ E14 = UK\/EU<br \/>\nE26 \/ E12 = US screw fitting<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">10W<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">2700K<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Smaller \u2018golf ball\u2019 bulbs recommended for pendant lights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Type 80 Range<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">E27 \/ E14 = UK\/EU<br \/>\nE26 \/ E12 = US screw fitting<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">10W<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">2700K<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">LED filament type bulb recommended, for maximum beam angle and light escape effect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">90 Mini Mini<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Integrated LED module<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Integrated LED only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Understanding Bulb Fittings<\/h2>\n<p>Most Anglepoise products made after 2000 use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>E27\u00a0or E14\u00a0screw\u00a0bulbs<\/strong>\u00a0(UK &amp; Europe)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>E26\u00a0or E12\u00a0screw\u00a0bulbs<\/strong>\u00a0(United States)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are <strong>ES (Edison Screw)<\/strong> fittings \u2014 not BC (Bayonet Cap) fittings.<\/p>\n<p>Older Anglepoise lamps, especially pre-2000 products or some rewire service parts, may still use <strong>BC Bayonet<\/strong> fittings, so it\u2019s important to check your individual product before purchasing a replacement bulb.<\/p>\n<p>The bulb type and maximum wattage are always shown on the label inside the shade.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-418744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Anglepoise-bulb-buying-guide-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"855\" height=\"460\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Original 1227 &amp; Type 75 Desk, Table and Floor Lamps<\/h2>\n<p>All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/product-category\/original-1227\/\">Original 1227<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/product-category\/type-75\/\">Type 75<\/a> desk and table lamps are supplied with a high-efficiency LED bulb. This provides the equivalent light output of a traditional 40W incandescent bulb while using much less energy.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied bulb gives a warm white light and is designed to last for many years while reducing running costs.<\/p>\n<p>Because traditional incandescent bulbs are no longer widely available in the UK and Europe, we recommend replacing bulbs with LED alternatives only. <em>ECO halogen\u00a0bulb\u00a0types must not be used due to their\u00a0high\u00a0running\u00a0temperatures they can damage the product and create\u00a0a burn risk.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Important: Bulb Weight<\/h3>\n<p>For sprung desk lamps, bulb weight matters.<\/p>\n<p>To allow the lamp to balance properly, the bulb should weigh approximately:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>25\u201360 grams<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many bulb manufacturers do not list bulb weight on packaging, so we recommend taking your existing bulb with you when shopping and comparing the weight in store.<\/p>\n<p>All bulbs supplied with Anglepoise products are selected to ensure correct balance and performance.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-418745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Anglepoise-bulb-buying-guide-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"855\" height=\"460\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Wall &amp; Pendant Lights<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/product-category\/wall-lights\/\">Wall<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/product-category\/ceiling-lights\/\">pendant lights<\/a> are much less sensitive to bulb weight, so most LED bulbs will work well.<\/p>\n<p>For wall lights, we recommend choosing a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smaller style bulb<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Golf ball\u2019 shaped LED bulb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This helps ensure the bulb does not protrude from the shade.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-418746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Anglepoise-bulb-buying-guide-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"855\" height=\"460\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Type 80 Range<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/product-category\/type-80\/\">Type 80 range<\/a> of table, wall and pendant lights is supplied with a compact filament LED bulb specially selected to allow light to shine through the distinctive light escape feature at the top of the shade as well as below.<\/p>\n<p>There are many compatible E27 filament LED bulbs available, but compact bulbs tend to provide the best overall effect.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-418748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Anglepoise-bulb-buying-guide-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"855\" height=\"460\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>90 Mini Mini<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/product-category\/mini-mini\/\">90 Mini Mini<\/a> uses an integrated LED light module rather than a replaceable bulb.<\/p>\n<p>The LED module is designed to last for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 20,000 hours in normal use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may notice a slight reduction in brightness over time, but the lamp should continue working for many years.<\/p>\n<p>If the light module stops working or develops a fault, it can be replaced. Please contact us for support.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding Light Color<\/h2>\n<p>Bulb color temperature is measured in <strong>Kelvin (K)<\/strong>.<!-- notionvc: 0673c241-bd9e-4f59-820e-ab814c506bdb --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 400px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Color Temperature<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Appearance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Under 3000K<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Warm White<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Around 4000K<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Cool White<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Around 6500K<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #333; padding: 16px 18px;\">Daylight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>For most Anglepoise desk and table lamps, warm white bulbs are generally recommended for a softer, more comfortable light.<\/p>\n<h2>Where Can I Buy Replacement Bulbs?<\/h2>\n<p>Suitable replacement bulbs are widely available from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supermarkets<\/li>\n<li>Hardware stores<\/li>\n<li>DIY retailers<\/li>\n<li>Online retailers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When purchasing a replacement bulb, always check:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The fitting type (E27, E26, E14, E12 etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Maximum wattage (see label inside the shade)<\/li>\n<li>Bulb size<\/li>\n<li>Bulb weight (for sprung desk lamps)<\/li>\n<li>Color temperature<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 4349f708-6737-4840-85a5-729a041aa1da --><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.anglepoise.com\/hc\/article_attachments\/360012485077\" alt=\"bulb-info.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Still Unsure?<\/h2>\n<p>If you are unsure which bulb your lamp requires, check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The label inside the shade<\/li>\n<li>Your original bulb<\/li>\n<li>Your product instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/contact-us\/\">contact the Anglepoise team<\/a> and we\u2019ll be happy to help.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find the right replacement bulb for your Anglepoise lamp with our practical guide to bulb fittings, wattage, colour temperature and weight, &#038; recommendations for Original 1227, Type 75, Type 80 and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6121,"featured_media":533189,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[672],"class_list":["post-533168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-bulbs"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/533168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6121"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=533168"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/533168\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/533189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=533168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=533168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.anglepoise.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=533168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}