A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right LED Globe for Your Home or Business

Whether you’re upgrading your home lighting or planning a commercial installation, LED globes are the clear choice. They’re energy-efficient, long-lasting, and available in a variety of styles to suit any space or fitting.

At Liteglo, we stock a wide range of LED globes online — with multiple base types, colour temperatures, and wattage options — all at competitive prices from trusted brands.

In this guide, we’ll help you understand the basics of LED globes so you can choose the right one for your needs.

Why Choose LED Over Traditional Bulbs?

LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology has rapidly replaced incandescent, halogen, and CFL lighting — and for good reason:

Benefit What It Means for You
Energy Efficient Uses up to 80% less electricity than old bulbs
Long Lifespan Can last 15,000–50,000 hours depending on brand
Instant Light No warm-up time — full brightness immediately
Low Heat Safer and more efficient, especially in enclosed fittings
Eco-Friendly Contains no mercury or hazardous materials
Cost-Effective Lower electricity bills and fewer replacements

New South African Lighting Regulations

As of May 2024, South Africa officially banned the sale of low-efficiency incandescent and fluorescent globes for general use. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) now requires all household lighting products to meet a minimum efficacy of 90 lumens per watt (lm/W).

What this means for you:

  • Traditional incandescent and CFL globes no longer meet legal standards

  • Only efficient LED globes are compliant for general household and commercial lighting

  • By 2026, this standard will increase further to 105 lm/W, pushing even higher efficiency

In short: LED is no longer just a better option — it’s now the required standard for legal, future-proof lighting in South Africa.

Understanding LED Globe Base Types

It’s important to choose the right base fitting to match your fixture. Here are the most common types you’ll find at Liteglo:

✅ B22 – Bayonet Cap (BC)

  • Traditional push-and-twist fitting

  • Common in many South African homes

  • Found in ceiling fittings, lamps, and wall lights

✅ E27 – Edison Screw (ES)

  • Screw-in fitting with a 27mm diameter

  • Also widely used in homes and commercial spaces

✅ E14 – Small Edison Screw (SES)

  • Narrower screw fitting (14mm)

  • Often used in chandeliers, small lamps, or decorative fittings

✅ GU10 – Twist & Lock Spotlight

  • Two-pin twist-lock base

  • Common in downlights and ceiling spotlights

  • Runs directly on 230V, no transformer needed

✅ MR16 – Two-Pin Low Voltage (GU5.3)

  • Push-fit pins

  • Requires a 12V transformer

  • Often found in older ceiling spotlights or display lighting

Choosing the Right Colour Temperature

LED globes are available in different colour temperatures, measured in Kelvin (K). This affects how “warm” or “cool” the light appears.

Temperature Appearance Ideal For
Warm White (2700K – 3000K) Soft yellow glow Living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants
Cool White (4000K – 4500K) Clean, neutral light Kitchens, offices, bathrooms
Daylight (6000K – 6500K) Bright white-blue tone Retail spaces, workshops, garages

💡 Tip: Warm white is relaxing. Cool white is energising. Daylight is clinical and high-visibility — great for task lighting.

At Liteglo, we offer all three colour temperatures, allowing you to match your lighting to your space and mood.

LED Globes for Every Space

Not sure what to use where? Here’s a quick reference:

Area Suggested Globe Type
Bedrooms & lounges B22 or E27 in Warm White
Kitchens & offices E27 or GU10 in Cool White
Bathrooms & studies GU10 or MR16 in Cool/Daylight
Retail & commercial GU10 or E27 in Daylight
Decorative fixtures E14 (SES) in Warm White

Shop LED Globes Online at Liteglo

We stock a wide range of LED globes from trusted local and international brands — in all shapes, bases, wattages, and colours.

✅ Bayonet (B22), Edison Screw (E27), Small Edison (E14), GU10, and MR16

✅ Warm White, Cool White, and Daylight

✅ Dimmable and non-dimmable options

✅ Long-lasting and energy-efficient

✅ Compliant with South Africa’s 2024 energy standards

Why Buy Your LED Globes Online with Lite-Glo?

Your trusted source for compliant, quality LED lighting and electrical supplies online.

✅ Exclusive online-only prices

✅ Fast nationwide delivery or in-store pickup

✅ Perfect for homeowners, electricians, and resellers

✅ Easy to find your fitting and colour

✅ Expert support if you need help choosing

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