T220 LED Bulbs

T220 LED bulbs: the longest amber tubular in the catalogue

The T220 E27 LED bulb is the longest decorative tubular in the range: around 220 millimetres of bulb with an E27 base. At this scale, and with the piece always in full view, the glass finish stops being a detail and becomes the main argument. That is why its most sought after version is the amber LED bulb, a tinted glass that cuts the direct glow and turns an oversized decorative LED bulb into a column of golden light you can look at head on.

What a T220 bulb is and what size it has

The T corresponds to the long tubular shape and, in decorative formats, the figure indicates the approximate length of the bulb in millimetres: 22 centimetres of glass plus the large thread E27 base of 27 millimetres. It is therefore a taller piece than the T178 and very slender in proportion, with the LED filament running the tube from end to end. Its service life ranges between 15,000 and 25,000 hours compared with the 1,000 or 2,000 of an incandescent, and its light output is the one typical of a filament: between 300 and 800 lumens, less than the 800 to 1100 of an opal LED of the same wattage.

Where the 220 mm tubular is installed

Its length calls for height and for projects where the fitting is seen close up:

• Double height spaces, stairwells and high ceilings.
• Hospitality: cocktail bars, restaurants and hotels, with several units stepped in height.
• Retail and shop windows, forming curtains of vertical light.
• Receptions and waiting areas, hung alone over a counter as a design piece.

What sets it apart is the luminous column effect: being so long, it is not read as a point of light but as a continuous stroke that visually stretches the ceiling. Stepping several units multiplies that effect and brings order to the emptiness of a large room. Leave clear space underneath so it can be seen in full, and check that the lampholder and fixing hold a bulb of this length without any play.

How to choose your T220 LED bulb

Here the glass finish is the first decision, not the last. On a piece this exposed and this long, amber glass filters the light, diffuses the filament and reduces glare, so it is the natural choice when the bulb hangs in full view over a bar counter; smoked achieves a similar effect with a more sober feel, and clear shows the filament in maximum sharpness, ideal on very high ceilings. Colour temperature follows that same idea: 2200K vintage amber is the most coherent pairing with tinted glass, 2700K or 3000K warm white is more versatile at home, 4000K neutral white suits corporate settings and 6000K cool white rules out decorative use. In installations with several units you do not need to go up in wattage, because the sum of the pieces builds the atmosphere; if the tubular hangs alone, back it up with technical lighting. Finally, decide whether you want it dimmable: only the references that declare it on their spec sheet can be dimmed, and in hospitality lowering the intensity during service is a real advantage.

Buy your T220 LED bulbs at FactorLED, in amber glass and warm white, and create columns of light that give your venue height and character. Choose your finish and add the units you need to the basket.

Frequently asked questions about T220 LED bulbs

How long is a T220 bulb?

Its tubular bulb measures around 220 millimetres, about 22 centimetres, and takes an E27 base. It is the longest decorative tubular in the catalogue.

Why choose amber glass?

Because it diffuses the light, softens the glare and makes direct viewing comfortable on such an exposed bulb. It also reinforces the warm tone of the filament.

What is the difference between the T220 and the T178?

The length. The T220 is around 220 millimetres and the T178 around 178, so the first accentuates the luminous column effect more on high ceilings.

Can several be installed together?

Yes, and that is their best use. Stepped at different heights they create a very effective curtain of vertical light.