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SATCO Lighting S21212 5.5W G16.5 LED, White, Candelabra Base, 90 CRI, 2700K, 120V
5.5 Watt G16.5 LED - White - Candelabra base - 90 CRI - 2700K - 120 Volt
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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Indoor Lighting
- Product Subgroup:
- Light Bulbs
- Dimmable:
- Yes-Dimmable
- Lumens:
- 500L
- CRI:
- 90+
- Product Material:
- Glass / Nickel Plated Aluminum
- Product Weight:
- 0.04 lb
Satco Lighting S21212 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Satco S21212 dimmable on my existing wall dimmer?
Yes, the 5.5W G16.5 LED is a dimmable lamp. Because it draws only 5.5 watts, a chandelier loaded with these can fall below the minimum load of an older incandescent (leading-edge) dimmer, which shows up as flicker or a dead bottom end of the dial. For smooth low-end dimming use a LED-rated dimmer sized for low wattage loads.
2) What incandescent candelabra bulb does this 5.5W LED replace?
At 500 lumens, this LED puts out roughly what a 40W incandescent candelabra bulb does, while drawing 5.5 watts. The 2700K color is the warm white of an incandescent, so swapping one into a chandelier alongside old bulbs won't throw off the color of the room.
3) Is 90 CRI worth specifying for a hotel lobby or dining room chandelier?
The S21212 is a 90+ CRI lamp, which means colors, skin tones and wood or fabric finishes render close to how they look under incandescent light. That matters in hospitality dining, retail display and residential common areas where guests see the space. For a back-of-house corridor or stairwell it's more than you need.
4) Should I use a white G16.5 globe or a clear one in my fixture?
Pick the white version, as this one is, when the bulb sits bare in an open chandelier, sconce or vanity bar and you want the glare knocked down and the light spread evenly. A clear globe is the choice when the filament look is part of the design and the bulb is meant to be a visible decorative element. Both share the same candelabra base and 120V operation, so it's purely an appearance decision.
5) Is the Satco S21212 glass or plastic, and will it hold up in an open fixture?
The bulb is built from glass with a nickel plated aluminum base, not a plastic-bodied lamp. The white finish is a diffused coating that softens the LED source so you don't get hot spots in an open or exposed chandelier socket where the bulb is visible.
6) Where can I get the full spec sheet for Satco S21212?
Satco publishes a PDF spec sheet for the S21212, available at https://media.distributordatasolutions.com/269/xlsx_satco/c650b4d7bb6cd7e7461e58ddd6d8afc337f949d6.pdf. The lamp is manufactured in China and weighs 0.04 lb, which matters only if you are pricing freight on a full case for a bulk relamp.
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