The E14 LED lamp is by far the most popular variety among the entire range. LED devices. In terms of quality characteristics, it is the most affordable alternative to the traditional incandescent lamp. At the same time, consumers appreciate not only a long service life (more than 50,000 hours), but bright and comfortable lighting, no response to power surges and a relatively affordable cost.

The spectrum of light and a wide capture radius have made such devices a leader and today they are increasingly being used as the main source of lighting in homes and offices.

Scope of application

A person perceives dim sunlight best of all - in addition to physiological comfort, it is able to influence the psychological component and contribute to work. The more the light emitted by an artificial source corresponds to natural (read - solar), the more calmly 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 levels out fatigue.

Efficient and rational use of LED lamps e14 socket is recommended for:

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

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

The alternation of on / off cycles has a significant effect on the service life. The less often there is a change of such cycles, the longer the LEDs will last.

Technical specifications

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

• base type: E14

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

• operating voltage: 220 V;
• color temperature - warm 3200°K;
• body temperature during operation: within 35-40°С;
• 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 e14 LED lamps of different power - 7 W, 9 W, 12 W - make it possible to adjust the light intensity by changing the resistance in the circuit.

Pros and cons

For most of us, only one plus is obvious - that these are energy-saving lamps with a base similar to an incandescent lamp. On average, energy savings are over 30%. But at the same time, there are other less obvious, but very significant advantages not only over the 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 glow angle, 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 muffled one, corresponding to the night light mode;
• very long service life - under normal conditions, the lamps are able to work from 3 to 5 years without the need for replacement or maintenance;
• lack of heating during the entire operation, which does not spoil the plastic shades and does not leave burnt marks on the ceiling.

Contrary to the statements of some pseudo-specialists, the device does not emit any harmful substances either during operation or when it is turned off. No potentially hazardous components are used in the manufacture. LED bulbs do not provoke oncology and other diseases.

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

• a sharp reduction in the operational life with frequent switching on and off;
• it is forbidden 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 price of an LED lamp with a base, which is overestimated by almost 10 times, is also included in the minuses. For comparison, an incandescent lamp can be bought for 13 rubles, and an LED lamp for 130 rubles. In terms of the 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, but the quality and service life are directly affected by the cartridge where the E14 LED lamp will be screwed into. Even if its temperature does not rise more than 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 the one and the other option 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 case;
• petals made of copper or brass, fixing the body with a screw contact;
• spring;
• skirt for screwing in the plinth.

In addition to the fact that the material of the cartridge itself is important, it also matters what the skirt is made of. The worst option is aluminum. It is a soft metal that develops dents and burrs over time, making it difficult to replace. Very often, such cartridges generally become disposable, when, when the lamp is unscrewed, the skirt clings to its base and breaks off the cartridge.

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

It is strongly not recommended to purchase cartridges with a yellow skirt. It is made from anodized aluminium. This is an electrolytically coated metal that practically does not oxidize, but at the same time remains very soft.

A few more words in favor of LEDs

We have already listed the main advantages over incandescent, fluorescent and other sources. This section has been 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 drops in the network;
• comfortable for the eyes and well-being spectrum of light;
• wide capture radius;
• during vibration, falling and other mechanical impact remains serviceable.

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 the bulb again, if it doesn’t help, check all the contacts that should be working.
2. 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. A significant voltage drop in the network - the drivers do not have time to correct the work, despite the fact that the jumps occur impulsively.

LED lamp do not burn out during such jumps, this also does not affect the service life.

1. Poor quality products - if everything works correctly, but the flickering still remains, perhaps we are talking about a marriage.
2. If a led lamps but it is powered by a backlit switch - since the circuit never opens, the lamp continues to glare even when it is off.
3. Incorrect connection - the “zero” phase 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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Which fit the standard e14 cartridge. E14 LED candle lamps are the most famous representative of this category. LED lamps with e14 base are used in ceiling chandeliers, wall and table lamps. Below I will talk about which LED lamps with an e14 base are worth buying and which are not, I will give the current prices for them, as well as their main specifications.

LED lamps e14 candle, specifications

LED lamps e14 candle - the most common type of lamps with an e14 base. Visually, the body of such a lamp resembles a candle - hence the name.

How the name of the e14 base is deciphered: the capital letter "E" indicates the type of base, in this case it is the Edison screw base; the number "14" means the diameter of the base thread - 14 mm.

LED lamps with e14 base, specifications

LED lamp led e14, advantages and disadvantages

LED bulbs with e14 base are suitable for home and office, restaurant and shop. They can be screwed into standard reduced lamp sockets of ceiling chandeliers, table and wall lamps.

Advantages and disadvantages of LED lamps with e14 base

LED lampled e14, in addition to candles, can be produced in the form of:

• candles in the wind;
• ball;
• tubes;
• pears.

Today they are very popular with the e14 base. They use miniature LEDs located on a filamentous substrate. Filament lamps have a transparent bulb and are similar to conventional incandescent lamps. They consume even less energy than conventional e14 LED lamps.

Power of e14 LED lamps, correspondence table

Tips for installing e14 led bulbs:

• if you have a dimmer as a switch, you should install dimmable e14 LED lamps;
• LED lamps e14 r50 are suitable for spotlights;
• if you have a backlit switch, you cannot connect the led e14 LED lamp to it;
• e14 LED candle lamps in the wind look best in wall lamps with transparent shades and plinths directed vertically upwards.

LED lamps e14 price

LED lamps e14 high power

Often, the consumer is faced with the problem of a lack of power for LED lamps with an E14 base. I myself noticed that the luminous flux of most of these lamps almost never exceeds 500 lm, which is not equivalent even to the light of a 60 W incandescent bulb. Of course, you can install several e14 LED lamps in the lamp and thus increase the brightness of the lighting. On the other hand, if the lamp has an output for only one light bulb, what to do in this case?

Here the e14 X-Flash LED lamp with a luminous flux of 820 Lm will come to the rescue. This product is characterized by a bright, even light output without flickering and pulsations. The lamp can be used as one of several or the only source of light in a chandelier.

X-Flash with E14 socket at 820 lm, full name: X-Flash XF-E14-TC-P-10W-4000K-220V

As in the case with, I began my acquaintance with the X-Flash LED lamp by comparing its declared characteristics with those that I was able to measure during the experiment.

Characteristics of the X-Flash LED lamp with E14 base

As you can see, real technical specifications lamps are somewhat different from the parameters declared by the manufacturer - somewhere for the better, somewhere for the worse. But in general they are true.

Please note that in this light source . The operating voltage range here is 85-265 V. The lamp life is 50 thousand hours or about 10 years of continuous operation. The lamp can operate at temperatures from -30 °C to +50 °C. Its body is in the shape of a tube. The price in Russia is about 350 rubles. Warranty - 5 years.

The X-Flash LED lamp with an E14 base is most similar in brightness to a 75 W incandescent lamp, and this is enough good indicator, since the luminous flux of most led e14 LED lamps rarely exceeds 500-700 lm.

Comparison of X-Flash with other E14 LED lamps

LED lamp Feron 3 W

I decided to compare the LED lamp X-flash E14 820 Lm with other LED lamps e14:

• Chinese light bulb "corn";
• 3 W Feron candle (shown in the picture above);
• Philips G45 at 60W;
• ball ASD G45 for 5W;
• and, of course, X-Flash E14.

My experiments showed that the luminous flux of almost all bulbs turned out to be 2-3 times weaker than in X-Flash. The only exception was the Philips led lamp, the brightness of which is only a third less than the brightness of the control light.

Table comparing the brightness of a cold and warm lampLEDX Flashe14 820 lm

Measurements showed that the actual number of lumens produced by an LED lamp exceeds the figure declared by the manufacturer by as much as 4.3%. This is surprising, since most led lamps, on the contrary, have greatly exaggerated declared indicators compared to real parameters.

Disadvantage of E14 X-Flash LED Bulb is that during operation, its body heats up over 100 °C. I would like the manufacturer to work a little on reducing the level of its heating without compromising the brightness of the light flux, which will increase the service life of the device.

The E14 LED lamp is one of the most popular models among all products developed on the basis of LED lighting technology. It is an excellent alternative to conventional incandescent lamps and is a good competitor to LED lamps. Due to their economical long life and bright illumination, such lamps are increasingly seen as the main source of light in rooms of various purposes.

Applications

The human eye responds best to sunlight. Therefore, the more the light emitted by an electric lamp is close to natural, the more comfortable our feelings during a long working day. It is the LED lamp LED E14, thanks to its soft light, that can significantly reduce eye strain and thereby protect a person from rapid fatigue.

Creation of general lighting in residential premises, organization of integrated industrial, emergency, street lighting, use as obstruction lights, creation various kinds lighting - in all these areas, it is possible to effectively use energy-saving LED lamps E14.

Today, E14 LED lamps, the price of which ranges from 100 to 150 rubles, are available to the bulk of consumers. Such lamps are installed in almost all major retail chains, public and entertainment establishments. Entrepreneurs understand what is more profitable to install LED lightening at an affordable cost than once again burdening yourself with constant maintenance and replacement of standard incandescent lamps.

Lamp E14 LED: parameters

Energy-saving LEDs have the following characteristics:

• base type: E14;
• operating voltage: 220 V;
• glow: warm 3200 K;
• body temperature in working condition: no more than 40 ° C;
• service life: about 50,000 hours;
• Possibility to adjust the brightness.

Advantages of E14 LED lamps

E14 7W is designed as an innovative analogue of standard incandescent lamps with the E14 base type, and is also able to compete with previously widespread fluorescent lighting sources.

The main advantages of LED lamps, compared to the above lighting technologies, are:

1. Less electricity consumption.
2. The presence of more glow, the absence of a shadow effect in the area of ​​illumination.
3. The product of the brightest light with the possibility of its regulation.
4. Truly impressive service life without the need for replacement.
5. Ability to maintain a stable operating temperature.
6. Absence of substances harmful to health and potentially dangerous components.

Disadvantages of LED lamps E14

Despite its innovative status and the presence of a wide range of obvious advantages, like any other technology created by human hands, the LED lamp has its drawbacks. First of all, it is worth highlighting the decrease in efficiency and service life when used in luminaires manufactured with non-fulfillment of requirements regarding heat dissipation.

Moreover, a sharp reduction in the LED light source can be observed when used for a long time in an environment with a temperature of about 60 ° C and above.

Ultimately, the presence of too bright, blinding lighting can bring certain inconvenience to the user in cases where there are no special means for scattering, regulating the level of light and protecting eyesight.

Cartridge selection

Despite the fact that the E14 LED lamp has the ability to maintain a stable operating temperature, and also has protection against overheating, it is better to give preference when choosing this lighting option to ceramic, porcelain cartridges.

Porcelain cartridges have a longer service life compared to plastic counterparts. The most common ceramic sockets for E14 lamps consist of a ceramic body, copper or brass petals attached to screw contacts, a spring and a skirt where the base is twisted.

Often the skirt is the most problematic element of the cartridge. Selecting a cartridge with a soft aluminum skirt can be a nuisance. The malleability of such a metal leads to the appearance of small burrs when unscrewing and screwing in the lamp. Often, this element of the cartridge simply remains on the base when unscrewed.

In order for the E14 LED lamp to serve for the longest possible time, it is better to select a ceramic cartridge with a steel or stainless steel skirt for it. At the same time, you should avoid buying cartridges with yellow metal elements, which is typical for parts made of the least durable and short-lived anodized aluminum.

Additional qualities of LED lamps E14

The E14 LED lamp (candle) is distinguished by a whole set of additional user characteristics. Among them it is worth noting:

• the most efficient flow electrical energy along with its low consumption;
• almost complete independence of proper operation from drops and power surges;
• the highest resistance to the frequency of switching on and off;
• protection against mechanical damage and vibration;
• no flicker effect.