Light Globes in Albury: Bring Your Old One In
Lighting Bonanza keeps a large range of light globes on hand at our Albury showroom, including LED, smart and specialty globes. The easiest way to get the right replacement is to bring your old globe in: we will match the base, shape, brightness and colour so it fits and looks the same as the others in the room.
Why bring your old globe in?
Globes look simple, but a replacement has to match on several points at once. Get one wrong and the globe either will not fit, sticks out of the shade, or shines a different colour to the rest of the room. With the old globe in hand we can check all of them in a minute.
- Base or cap: the fitting that goes into the light, such as bayonet or screw.
- Shape and size: so it fits inside the shade or fitting and looks right.
- Brightness: measured in lumens on LED globes, rather than watts.
- Colour temperature: warm white, cool white or daylight.
- Voltage: mains (240V) or low voltage (12V) for some downlights and garden lights.
- Dimming: whether it needs to work on a dimmer.
What are the common globe bases?
Most Australian homes use a small number of bases. If you are not sure which one you have, take a photo of the fitting and the globe, or bring the globe in.
| Base | What it looks like | Where you find it |
|---|---|---|
| B22 (bayonet) | Smooth metal cap with two side pins that push and twist in | Most ceiling battens, older pendants and many lamps |
| E27 (Edison screw) | Large screw thread, about 27mm | Many pendants, lamps and imported fittings |
| E14 (small Edison screw) | Smaller screw thread, about 14mm | Chandeliers, wall lights and small lamps |
| B15 (small bayonet) | Smaller bayonet with side pins | Some small lamps, fridges and appliance lights |
| GU10 | Two short stubby pins with a twist lock | Mains-voltage downlights and spot lights |
| MR16 / GU5.3 | Two thin pins, usually 12V | Older low-voltage downlights, which need a transformer or driver |
| G9 | Small capsule with two looped pins | Some wall lights, pendants and range hoods |
What types of globes do we stock?
We keep a large range of LED, smart and specialty globes on hand. Common requests include the following, and if we do not have a globe on the shelf we can often order it.
- LED replacement globes in standard, candle, round and reflector shapes.
- Filament-style LED globes for exposed-globe pendants and vintage looks.
- Smart globes that can change brightness and colour from an app or voice assistant.
- Dimmable LED globes for rooms with dimmers.
- Specialty globes for fittings and appliances that need a particular shape, size or rating.
- Low-voltage and GU10 globes for downlights and spot lights.
What colour globe should you choose?
Colour temperature is measured in kelvin (K). Warm white, around 2700K to 3000K, gives a soft, yellowish light that suits living areas and bedrooms. Cool or natural white, around 4000K, is crisper and suits kitchens, laundries and work areas. Daylight, around 5000K to 6500K, is very white and suits garages and workshops.
The most common mistake is mixing colours in one room. If one globe in a pendant cluster or a row of downlights is replaced with a different colour, it stands out. Bring the old globe in and we will match it. Our warm white vs cool white guide explains the choice in more detail.
Are LED globes worth replacing old globes for?
In most cases, yes. LED globes use a fraction of the power of old incandescent and halogen globes, last much longer and run cooler, which also makes them safer in enclosed shades and DIY batten fittings. The main things to check are that the LED is bright enough (compare lumens, not watts), the right colour, and dimmable if it is on a dimmer.
If you have old low-voltage halogen downlights, a straight globe swap does not always work well, because the existing transformer may not suit an LED. It is often better to replace the whole downlight with an LED fitting. Talk to us and your electrician about the best option.
Do smart globes need special wiring?
Most smart globes screw or push into a normal B22 or E27 fitting and connect to your phone over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, so no rewiring is needed. For them to work, the wall switch needs to stay on, and they are generally not designed to be used on a conventional dimmer. We can help you choose smart globes that suit the fittings you already have.
Frequently asked questions
Can you match my old light globe?
Yes. Bring your old globe into our Albury showroom and we will match the base, shape, brightness and colour temperature from the large range we keep on hand.
Can I put an LED globe on a dimmer?
Only if the globe is marked dimmable, and it works best with a dimmer designed for LEDs. A non-dimmable LED on a dimmer may flicker, buzz or fail early.
What is the difference between B22 and E27?
B22 is a bayonet base that pushes in and twists, and E27 is a screw base. They are not interchangeable, so check which your fitting takes before buying.
How bright should my LED globe be?
Compare lumens rather than watts. As a rough guide, around 800 lumens replaces an old 60W globe and around 1100 lumens replaces an old 75W globe.
What should I do with old globes?
Standard LED and incandescent globes can generally go in household waste, but fluorescent and compact fluorescent globes contain a small amount of mercury and should go to a recycling collection point. Check with your local council for drop-off options.
Bring your globe in
Pop into the showroom on the corner of Dean and David Streets, Albury, or call 02 6021 8814 to check we have what you need.
