Candles & Bulbs
One of the most important elements of a chandelier are the candles and bulbs. The desired aesthetics must be balanced with the required level of illumination.Most chandeliers and light fittings can be wired with either standard or miniature lampholders.
Standard lampholders are either bayonet or Edison screw, each of these types come in standard or small sizes. To keep the size of the candle sleeve as small as possible, small sizes are normally used i.e. small bayonet cap (SBC) or small Edison screw (SES). Standard candle bulbs for these are easily available and inexpensive. These lamps and bulbs require a cylindrical decorative sleeve and are available plain or with drip effects. The most expensive versions are specially coated to look and feel like real wax.
The tall tapered nylon candles are specially manufactured with a miniature E10 lampholder permanently fitted inside. These candles and bulbs are more expensive and are available only in limited sizes and outputs.
The special decorative bulbs are more expensive than standard versions but are available to fit standard lampholders.
Candles
1. 225 mm nylon candle in ivory (E10)
2. 165 mm nylon candle in white (E10)
3.165 mm nylon candle in beeswax (E10)
4.Standard candle tube (SBC or SES) Available in white or cream as illustrated
5.Wax coated candle tube (SBC or SES) Various colours available
Bulbs
1.GS bulb available in 7 & 15 watts (E10 as shown only)
2.CV1 bulb available only in 15 watts (E10 as shown, SBC & SES)
3.GS1 bulb available in 15 watts and 25 watts (SBC as shown SES & E10)
4.GS2 bulb available in 25 watts only (SES as shown & SBC)
5.CV2 bulb available in 25 watts only (SBC as shown & SES)
6.Standard candle bulb 25, 40, 60 watts available (BC as shown, SBC & SES)
Certain decorative bulbs are also available in 110 – 130 volts to fit the nylon candles.
