SATCO Lighting S9971 4.5W T9 LED, Amber, Medium Base, 2000K, 240 Lumens, 120V
4.5 Watt T9 LED - Amber - Medium base - 2000K - 240 Lumens - 120 Volt
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Product Specs
- Amps:
- 0.038A
- Avg Rated Hours:
- 15000
- Burning Position:
- Universal
- CA Web Text:
- Lawful for sale
- CCT Selectable:
- No
- CRI:
- 80
- DLC Approved:
- No
- Dimmable:
- Yes
- Enclosure Rating:
- Enclosed Rated Lamp
- FCC Compliant:
- Yes
- Lamp Base:
- Medium
- Lamp Filament:
- LED Filament
- Lamp Shape:
- T9
- Lens Finish:
- Transparent Amber
- Lensed:
- Yes
- Lumens:
- 240L
- Operating Frequency:
- 60Hz
- Product Type:
- Tubular
- Subcategory:
- LED
- Technology:
- LED
- Three-Way:
- No
- Warranty:
- 3 Year Limited
- Product Group:
- Indoor Lighting
- Product Subgroup:
- Light Bulbs
- Incandescent Equivalent:
- 25W
- Location Rating:
- Damp
- Base Material:
- Glass
- Product Voltage:
- 120V
- Beam Spread Angle:
- 360
- Light Temperature:
- 2000K
- Product Category:
- Light Bulbs
- Product Wattage:
- 4.5W
- Product Material:
- Glass
- Product Weight:
- 0.1 lb
- Country of Origin:
- China
Satco Lighting S9971 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How bright is a 4.5W amber T9 LED filament bulb compared to the incandescent it replaces?
The S9971 puts out 240 lumens at 4.5 watts and is rated as a 25W incandescent equivalent. That is deliberately low output. This is a decorative amber lamp meant to be looked at in an exposed fixture, not a task or general-illumination lamp. If you need it to actually light a room, pick a clear or soft white lamp at a higher lumen rating.
2) What does 2000K amber light actually look like in a restaurant or lobby fixture?
2000K is deeper and warmer than standard 2700K soft white, and the S9971 adds a transparent amber lens on top of it, so the effect is a vintage candle or gaslight glow rather than white light. CRI is 80. Hospitality and restaurant buyers use this look in exposed-bulb pendants and sconces. It will not match 2700K or 3000K lamps on neighboring fixtures, so plan on doing a whole run at once.
3) Can I put this Satco amber LED on a dimmer?
Yes, the S9971 is dimmable on 120V line-voltage dimmers. Because it is only a 4.5W load, check that your dimmer's minimum load rating is satisfied. Older magnetic or incandescent-only dimmers often need more wattage than a single low-draw LED presents, so either use an LED-rated dimmer or put enough lamps on the circuit to clear the minimum.
4) Can this amber T9 LED go in a fully enclosed fixture or a bathroom?
Both are fine. The S9971 is an enclosed-rated lamp, so sealed jars, globes, and closed pendants will not void it the way a non-enclosed-rated LED would. It also carries a damp location rating, which covers bathrooms, covered porches, and canopies. Damp is not wet, so do not use it where it takes direct rain or hose spray.
5) Does it matter whether I mount this bulb base up, base down, or sideways?
No. Burning position is universal on the S9971, so base up in a ceiling can, base down in a pendant, or horizontal in a sconce all work. Its LED filament construction throws a 360 degree beam, so there's no dark side to aim away from the room.
6) How long will these last before my maintenance crew has to relamp?
The S9971 is rated for 15,000 average hours. On a hospitality schedule of roughly 12 hours a day, that is about three and a half years per lamp. For a property manager standardizing a lobby or dining room, that is the interval to plan spares against.
7) Is this amber LED tube a three-way or color-selectable bulb?
Neither. The S9971 is a fixed 2000K amber lamp, not CCT selectable, and it is not a three-way bulb. Put it in a three-way socket and you'll get a single light level. For multi-level control, dim it instead, since the lamp is dimmable.
8) Does the S9971 qualify for a DLC utility rebate on a commercial project?
No. The S9971 is not DLC approved, so it will not qualify under DesignLights Consortium rebate programs. It is a decorative amber lamp rather than a general-illumination product, which is typical for this category. It is FCC compliant and lawful for sale in California.
9) Is the S9971 a glass bulb or plastic?
Glass, with a transparent amber lens finish. That matters in an exposed-bulb fixture where the lamp is part of the design, and it also means handle it like a traditional bulb during install and relamp.
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