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Frequently Asked Questions
+ What LED Bulbs Does Waveform Offer?
We offer LED bulbs in A19 and BR30 form factors. A19 bulbs replicate the traditional pear-shape used in incandescent lighting, and emit light in an omni-directional pattern. BR30 bulbs are designed to replace incandescent flood lights, and emit light in a more directed fashion, and are great for use in ceiling fixtures of 4" or more.
Both types of bulbs use E26 and E27 screw bases, which makes them compatible with a wide range of traditional lamps and fixtures.
+ How Much Brightness Do I Need?
Brightness, of course, is one of the most fundamental and important aspects of an LED bulb. All of our LED bulbs are listed in lumens as well as a wattage equivalence number. It is difficult to provide any absolute answers when it comes to recommended lumens number for a given space, but you may want to consider the following three guidelines:
800 lumens = 60W Incandescent
Every 800 lumens gives you approximately the same amount of light as a 60W incandescent bulb. If, for example, you're trying to reproduce the brightness of 4 incandescent bulbs, make sure you have approximately 3200 lumens (4 x 800 lumens).
450 lumens = 1-ft T8 Fluorescent
4-ft T8 fluorescent lamps emit approximately 3000 lumens. However, because it emits light in all directions, much of it is "lost" in the fixture. When replacing T8 fluorescent lamps with an LED solution such as LED strip lights, we recommend budgeting 450 lumens per foot as a direct replacement. For example, a 2-lamp 4-ft T8 fixture would require approximately 3600 lumens (8 x 450 lumens).
1000-3000 lumens Per 100 Square Feet
If you're lighting up a new space or don't have a reference point to compare with incandescent or fluorescent lamps, you can also estimate your lighting needs by square footage. For every 100 square feet, 1000 lumens is sufficient for low-light level areas such as living rooms and lounge areas, while task-oriented spaces may require up to 3000 lumens or more.
Finally, keep in mind that we offer a free returns & exchanges program. We encourage customers to test out our LED strip lights prior to installing them to make sure the brightness and color meet or exceed their expectations. As long as the LED strips are in their original condition (e.g. segments uncut, adhesive liner not removed), we will gladly accept returns and exchanges of LED strip lights. See our full return & refunds policy here.
+ What Color Temperature Should I Choose?
Color temperature can be a tricky question because there are no "right" or "wrong" answers - it is ultimately a question of personal preference.
Generally speaking, 2700K and 3000K are great choices for home and residential applications, while 4000K and 5000K offers a more balanced spectrum.
Color temperatures 5000K and higher do a great job of replicating natural light, but may be too "cold" for a residential application.
For further information, take a look at our blog post on LED light color temperature.
Finally, keep in mind that we offer a free returns & exchanges program. We encourage customers to test out our LED strip lights prior to installing them to make sure the brightness and color meet or exceed their expectations. As long as the LED strips are in their original condition (e.g. segments uncut, adhesive liner not removed), we will gladly accept returns and exchanges of LED strip lights. See our full return & refunds policy here.
+ Are Your Bulbs Dimmable?
Currently, our A19 filament-style bulbs and BR30 lamps are the only dimmable LED bulbs we have. They are compatible with most wall-dimmers.
+ What is the Brightest Bulb You Offer?
The brightest bulb we currently offer is an 800 lumen, 60-watt equivalent bulb. Our product development teams are currently working on developing higher brightness bulbs.