LED Energy Star Candelabra high-quality 5W clear, dimmable lamp replaces a 25W incandescent

Saves 88% over a 40W incandescent bulb

MaxLite's Energy Star LED Candelabra bulb looks like a standard clear incandescent candelabra, but uses only 6 watts of power, saves 85% over a 25-watt compatible and lasts 20 times longer. The payback is only one year or less, based on 3 hours per day usage. After that, it's money in your pocket.

This comes with a E12 or candelabra base. Regular medium base adaptors are available. The dimensions are 1.38" wide x 3.82" long.

Not only does this efficient lamp offer big savings, but there's no compromise in looks or performance. The light output is 325 lumens, and the color is a 2700K (CCT) warm-white. Candelabra lights are ideal for wall sconces and decorative chandeliers. And they are dimmable down to 10 percent. Special dimmers may be required. (See features below).

Unlike incandescents, halogens and compact fluorescents (CFLs), LED lamps create light without wasting energy in the form of heat. They run much cooler and can be handled without gloves. If they break, they don't cause panic because there's no mercury inside like in most CFL bulbs. They also turn on and off instantly, without wearing out a filament or flickering like CFLs.

But, most importantly, the color accuracy (CRI) is 82 which makes a tomato look like a real tomato instead of pale or ghostly. Gone are the days of weird-looking light bulbs with strange blue or white colors. This bulb will fit into any normal socket, and can be used indoors or outdoors ; it will last for 25,000 hours.

All of MaxLite's products are Energy Star rated, which means they are UL listed and LM-79 certified to the highest standards of efficiency and luminous efficacy. This product comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

LEDs may cost more initially than incandescent BR-30s or CFL bulbs, but due to falling prices, they are an excellent investment that will save money immediately, and will probably never require that you change a light bulb again.

Why we like it

A nice-looking Candelabra that will save money and hassle because it won't burn out quickly. The quality of light is excellent, and you will barely notice any difference — except on your utility bill.

Features & benefits

• Low operating cost/big savings — save 87% on energy; payback in approximately 1 year, a great investment; average operating cost is $1.81 per year depending on rates and usage
• High-efficiency — 72 lumens per watt (lum/W) vs. 11 lum/w for incandescents and 60 lum/w for CFLs
• Safer — contains no mercury; ultra-low EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies aka dirty electricity)
• Reduces cooling costs in summer — operates much cooler; requires less air conditioning
• Longer-lasting — no filament or ballast to burn out from over heating; lasts approximately 22 years or 15,000 hours vs. 1,000 hours for incandescents and 10,000 hours for CFLs, based on 3 hrs. per day
• Less lumen degradation — over time, LEDs lose up to 30% of their light output while incandescents and CFLs lose 50% or more
• Accurate color — close to incandescents in color rendering, but much more accurate color rendering than CFLs
• Dimmable — can be dimmed with Lutron or Leviton dimmers without loss of color: Lutron CTCL-153P, Lutron DVCL-153P, Lutron LGCL-153P, Lutron S-600, Leviton IPL06, Leviton IPI10, Leviton 6631-LW, Leviton 6683-IW
• Easy-to-install — standard medium Edison base
• Use almost anywhere — indoors or outdoors, on chandeliers, sconces, table, floor or ceiling lamps
• Soft warm-white appearance — looks like a traditional incandescent, not harsh white or strange blue
• Warranted — 5-year warranty
• Energy Star — UL listed and LM-79 certified
• Rebate-qualified — all utility companies require a minimum of Energy Star standards
• Qualifies for LEED points — up to 16 points for energy and atmosphere, indoor environmental quality, sustainable sites, innovation and design process

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This item description was written by Joel Hirshberg