The E14 LED lamp is by far the most popular variety among the entire range of LED devices. In terms of quality characteristics, it is the most affordable alternative to a traditional incandescent lamp. At the same time, consumers evaluate not only a long service life (more than 50,000 hours), but bright and comfortable lighting, lack of response to voltage changes in the network and a relatively affordable cost.

The light spectrum and wide coverage radius have brought such devices to the forefront and today they are increasingly used as the main source of lighting in homes and offices.

Scope of application

A person perceives dim sunlight best - in addition to physiological comfort, it can influence the psychological component and facilitate work. The more the light emitted by an artificial source corresponds to natural light (read: solar), the more calm a person feels throughout the daylight hours. That is why, when developing the design of an LED lamp with an E14 base, it was decided to focus on natural light, which reduces the overall load and eliminates fatigue.

Effective and rational use of LED lamps e14 base is recommended for:

• general lighting in houses and apartments;
• organization of production, industrial and office lighting;
• street lamps;
• additional lighting of individual zones, etc.

The average price varies from 95 to 155 rubles, which depends on the region and place of purchase. Let's say, a fairly reasonable cost to replace all standard incandescent lamps and forget about replacement and routine maintenance of lighting devices for at least 3 years.

The alternation of on/off cycles has a significant impact on the service life. The less often such cycles are changed, the longer the LEDs will last.

Technical specifications

An energy-saving lamp with a base has the following characteristics:

• base type: E14

The symbol E stands for Edison screw, the most popular type of lighting fixture, which simply screws into the socket. Digital combination 14 is the diameter of the base, measured in millimeters.

• operating voltage: 220 V;
• color temperature - warm 3200°K;
• case temperature during operation: within 35-40°C;
• service life: 50,000 hours of continuous operation;
• dimmable, that is, it is possible to adjust the brightness.

LED power 10W - alternative to 75-80W incandescent

Dimmable LED lamps e14 of different powers - 7 W, 9 W, 12 W - make it possible to adjust the light intensity by changing the resistance in the circuit.

Advantages and disadvantages

For most of us, only one advantage is obvious - that these are energy-saving lamps with a base similar to an incandescent lamp. On average, savings on energy consumption are more than 30%. But at the same time, there are other less obvious, but very significant advantages not only over tungsten filament, but also over luminescent sources, which until recently broke records of popularity.

Different colors of the flask - white, matte, etc.

So, among the main advantages we highlight:

• a more developed angle of illumination, reaching 180°;
• there is no shadow effect in the light zone;
• due to dimming, you can adjust the brightness from an intense glow to a muted glow, corresponding to the night light mode;
• very long service life - under normal conditions, lamps can operate from 3 to 5 years without the need for replacement or maintenance;
• no heating during the entire operation, which does not damage plastic lampshades and does not leave burnt marks on the ceiling.

Contrary to the statements of some pseudo-experts, the device does not emit any substances harmful to health either during operation or when switched off. No potentially hazardous components are used in production. LED light bulbs do not provoke cancer and other diseases.

Let's not forget about the disadvantages, especially since there are not many of them:

• a sharp reduction in service life with frequent switching on and off;
• it is prohibited to install in places where the temperature often rises above 50°C;
• Without a diffuser, the light is too bright and uncomfortable for the human eye.

Often the disadvantages include the price of an LED lamp with a base, which is almost 10 times too high. For comparison, an incandescent lamp can be bought for 13 rubles, and an LED lamp for 130 rubles. In terms of operational life and energy savings, after 3 months of operation such a source fully justifies itself.

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How to choose the right cartridge

Oddly enough, the quality and service life are directly affected by the socket into which the E14 LED lamp will be screwed. Even if its temperature does not rise above 40°C, it is worth choosing ceramic or porcelain cartridges.

For convenience, an adapter cartridge has been developed that allows you to connect another base - from E14 to G9

Both options are distinguished by a more durable device and, accordingly, a longer service life when compared with their plastic counterparts. Structurally, such a cartridge includes the following elements:

• ceramic or porcelain body;
• petals made of copper or brass, fixing the body with a screw contact;
• spring;
• skirt for screwing in the base.

In addition to the fact that the material of the cartridge itself is important, what the skirt is made of also matters. The worst option is aluminum. This is a soft metal, which over time develops dents and burrs, making the replacement process more difficult. Very often, such sockets generally become disposable when, when unscrewing the lamp, the skirt clings to its base and breaks off the socket.

In order to avoid problems with operation, it is advisable to choose cartridges with a steel skirt or made of stainless steel.

It is strictly not recommended to purchase cartridges with a yellow skirt. It is made from anodized aluminum. This is an electrolytically coated metal that practically does not oxidize, but remains very soft.

A few more words in favor of LEDs

Previously, we have already listed the main advantages over incandescent lamps, fluorescent and other sources. This section is prepared as a summary of excellent user characteristics:

• optimal energy consumption - with a complete replacement of all sources in the house, it is possible to reduce the bill by at least 2 times;
• lack of response to voltage changes in the network;
• light spectrum that is comfortable for the eyes and well-being;
• wide grip radius;
• remains in good working order during vibration, fall and other mechanical impact.

Possible problems and causes

In some cases, LED lamps are characterized by flickering both when the lamp is turned off and during operation. There may be several reasons:

1. Incorrect installation - first you can try to unscrew and screw in the light bulb again, if that doesn’t help, check all the contacts that should be in good working order.
2. There is a mismatch between the power of the adapter and the light source - in such cases it is enough to purchase a more powerful power supply.
3. Significant voltage drop in the network - drivers do not have time to correct the work, despite the fact that surges occur in impulses.

LED lamps do not burn out during such surges, and this also does not affect their service life.

1. Poor quality products - if everything works correctly, but flickering still remains, it may be a defect.
2. If the LED lamp is powered by a backlit switch - since the circuit never opens, the lamp continues to glare even when it is off.
3. Incorrect connection - phase “zero” is connected to the switch, and not to the lamp itself. Accordingly, the phase should go to the lamp, and not to the switch.

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Light bulbs equipped with a screw-type base (Edison screw) still lead in the number of offers in both the Russian and foreign lighting markets. Of these, the most common types are E14 and E27 sockets, designed to operate with a voltage of 220V.

Marking

For “Edison screw” type bases, the EXX marking is accepted, where:

• E – indicates the type (Edison Screw type);
• XX - numbers indicating the diameter, for example, the type of light bulb E14, indicates that the diameter of the base is 14 mm, that is, the difference between types E14 and E27 lies in the width of the socket.

Note that to ensure compatibility, special adapters are produced, for example, an adapter from E27 to E14 socket.

Thanks to such conductors, it becomes possible to install incandescent lamps of a standard size (E27) (as well as their energy-saving analogues) in a socket for a minion (E14).

The use of lamps with a minion base

Devices with an E14 socket are produced for the home, where they are used as sources of general or local lighting; in addition, such lamps can serve as backlight in various household appliances (for example, a lamp for a refrigerator).

Gradually, incandescent lamps are being replaced by energy-saving analogues; sources designed for use in minion-type cartridges are no exception. But when choosing them, it is necessary to take into account that the dimensions of energy-saving lamps are not so compact, so it may happen that they do not fit into the shades of some chandeliers or sconces.

The second factor limiting the use of energy-saving lighting sources for both E27 and E14 bases is their relatively high price. Currently, incandescent lamps are cheaper, but according to experts1, this situation will improve for the better in the near future.

It should be noted that thanks to the development of online trading, the cost of lamps is approximately the same in all cities of Russia, for example, in Moscow and Yekaterinburg the price is practically the same.

LED lighting sources (LED) with E14 socket

LED lamps with E14 socket, like their analogues, are not very powerful. For example, lighting sources with filament have a power of up to 60W, fluorescent - no more than 15W, and for LEDs the maximum level is 7W. Therefore, chandeliers or other ceiling lamps responsible for general lighting have several such lamps.

Despite the low power of LED lamps, the level of luminous flux is greater than that of filament sources or their fluorescent counterparts. Below is a table that shows how different types of parameters affect the radiation intensity.

As can be seen from the table, an LED lighting source is approximately two to three times more economical than its fluorescent counterpart, and incandescent lamps - six times or more. We do not consider halogen sources, since they are not formally energy-saving.

You should also take into account the disadvantages inherent in fluorescent lighting sources, namely:

• subtle flicker, which causes eye fatigue and can cause nervous irritation;
• The mercury vapor contained in lamps not only significantly increases the risk during operation, but also requires special disposal of the source after its failure.

LED lamps do not have the disadvantages listed above, they do not cause eye irritation and do not contain chemical compounds that are unsafe for humans and the environment.

It should also be noted that LED sources for the E14 base type are quite compact, so they can be installed in almost any lamps, including recessed ones.

As for the shape of LED lamps, it can be varied, for example, the source can be made like a ball or a candle. And given that LED lamps can be colored, this opens up broad prospects for design.

How to choose an LED lamp

In order not to make a mistake with your choice, you need to pay attention to the following points:

• The lamp base must match the type of socket installed in the lighting fixture for which the light source is purchased. Note that adapters are available for E27 and E14 sockets. Do not confuse them with other types, for example, a point source is different in that it uses a different base;
• manufacturer, choose products from well-known manufacturers, for example, Philips, Camelion, Gauss, etc. As practice shows, products from well-known brands last much longer than the Chinese name (from English no name, literally “without a name”);
• when installing LED lamps instead of filament or fluorescent sources, select an analogue with the appropriate luminous flux power, the table for this was given above;
• Considering that most modern LED sources have about 90-100 Lumens per watt of power, it is not difficult to calculate the approximate level of luminous flux. For example, a 220-volt 7W light bulb creates a luminous flux of about 630-700Lm;
• manufacturers do not produce household LED lamps whose efficiency exceeds 130 Lm per 1 W, since such products are unreasonably expensive;
• A high-quality LED lamp should not flicker; if this happens, it means that the control circuit (driver) is not working in normal mode, it is better to refuse to use such a device. Theoretically, the driver can be repaired if you have the necessary components and certain skills;
• frosted bulbs reduce the level of luminous flux by 15 to 30%. If this is critical, then it is better to buy a source with a transparent bulb.

In rooms with low humidity levels, you can install the lamp by first removing the bulb from it (this requires a little force). But remember that in this case you lose the warranty.

Color temperature selection

Color temperature refers to the tone of the luminous flux emitted by a lighting source; it is measured in Kelvin (K). LED lamps are produced in three temperature ranges:

• warm white (from 2000 to 3800K);
• neutral white (from 3800 to 4500K);
• cold white (more than 4800K).

Visually, the difference in color temperature is shown in the figure below.

According to observations, the most optimal and comfortable temperature for a living space is in the spectrum of warm and natural white light. That is, for a home it is better to select lighting sources in the range from 2800 to 4500K.

Cool white light is installed in public places, as well as to illuminate work areas where moving objects or small parts are used.

Installation of LED lamps with E14 socket

Let's look at the design of LED lamps using the example of a light source produced under the Maxus brand; its structure is shown in the figure.

Designations:

• A – scattering bulb;
• B – light-emitting diode elements;
• C – heat-sinking printed circuit board, used to attach LEDs and remove heat from them to the radiator;
• D – anodized alloy radiator (Maxus lamps use 1070 grade aluminum);
• E – board that powers the LEDs (driver);
• F – polymer insulator;
• G – E14 base.

My chandelier has 5 horns for E14 minions. Now they cost 60 watts. I want to replace it with LED ones. I tried it - with 3-watt it became clearly darker. Why don't you have more powerful light bulbs on sale? They are found in the market.

Indeed, our range of LED lamps with E14 socket is dominated by models with a power of 3 watts. They, of course, under no circumstances will serve as a full replacement for 60-watt incandescent lamps. This problem does not have a clear solution, even though you can find both 6-watt and 8-watt LED candles on the market.

The problem is heat

The fact is that heating an incandescent lamp has practically no effect on its functionality; it will heat up to 100 degrees, or even 150. With LEDs, the situation is completely different - for normal operation, the LEDs need to be cooled. This is why LED lamps have a massive heatsink. Moreover, the more power consumed by the LEDs, the more massive the radiator should be. The LED lamp should not heat up to the point that it is impossible to hold it in your hands.

LED burnout

LEDs are subject to what is known as a natural burn-in process, where the amount of light they produce decreases over time. As a rule, this is a slow process - tens of thousands of hours of normal operation before the brightness is reduced by at least 15%. When overheated, the burnout process accelerates many times. There is another negative aspect of overheating - with the usual arrangement of the lamp with the base up, the heat from the LEDs heats up the lamp driver, which shortens its service life.

So what should I do?

Returning to lamps with E14 socket and their power. These lamps are so small that it is simply physically impossible to build in the necessary radiator to remove heat from 6-watt LEDs. Those 6-8 watt E14 lamps that are now on the market are nothing more than a simple answer to the emerging demand. They use low-power SMD LEDs. Sometimes, to reduce heat generation, the driver is changed so that the LEDs do not operate at full power (at a reduced current). The effectiveness of this solution seems doubtful, since we get a lamp that consumes 6 watts, but produces 3-4 watts of light. If we do not reduce the LED supply current, then due to increased heat generation and overheating, our new bright 6-watt lamp will probably soon become dim. Thus, in both cases the solution is not entirely complete. Perhaps somewhere between these extremes lies the right solution. And we are looking for him.

LED lamps e14 Osram CREE Samsung Phillips in Moscow - the latest trend in lighting technology.

More and more consumers prefer to buy modern LED lamps instead of traditional analogues. This approach to organizing lighting allows you to significantly save energy costs and implement any design solutions. E14 LED lamps are in particular demand. This base fits almost all lamps, sconces, and chandeliers, so it is truly universal. It is recommended to buy E14 LED lamps at the Svetorezerv Plant - a leader in the production of lamps, luminaires, spotlights and panels based on LEDs.

Why LED lamps?

LED lamps with E14 socket are mainly used for organizing home lighting; there are many articles about these qualities. Some use them for installation in restaurants, offices and other non-residential premises, purchasing large quantities of products at wholesale prices. But the products are in greater demand in residential buildings.

This is explained by the large number of advantages that LED “minions” (E14 base) have:

• energy savings;
• environmental cleanliness and safety, due to the absence of mercury, neon and other toxic substances;
• low heat level;
• instant ignition;
• no flicker;
• long service life of LED lamps.

Many designers prefer to use LED lamps with E14 base for creative lighting. The products have a classic Edison screw base, so most modern lighting fixtures are compatible with this type of lamp. But the popularity is due not only to the practicality of using lighting devices.

LED lamps with E14 socket provide a large angle of light dispersion and guarantee uniform illumination of the space without creating shadows or glare. Any corner of the room will be well lit for comfortable reading or working at the computer.

Products for every taste

LED E14 bulbs are manufactured in various designs. “Candles”, “balls” or “drops” – the variety of shapes allows lamps to be used in floor lamps and lamps. The most common form is a candle. This option can be purchased for use in luxurious crystal chandeliers, because it provides powerful lighting in a room of any size. If you wish, you can play with colors, since LED lamps with E14 socket are made in various colors.

If you are looking for LED lamps with E14 socket, then you have come to the right place. Our store sells only the best products suitable for use in lighting fixtures. “Minions” are beneficial in terms of economy, safety and practicality, so this purchase will appeal to every consumer. If you want to buy a large volume of LED lamps with an E14 base, purchasing in bulk is suitable, and the price is advantageous primarily for the buyer.

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