Circline Lamp

Circline Lamp

A circular tubular lamp that distributes light broadly from compact round or shallow fixtures.

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A circular tubular lamp that distributes light broadly from compact round or shallow fixtures.

How to identify Circline Lamp

Circline lamps form a complete or near-complete ring. Diameter, tube diameter, wattage and connector type—including G10q and 2GX13—are key identifiers.

Common applications

Round ceiling fixtures, decorative luminaires, magnifying lamps, hospitality interiors, corridors and compact commercial fittings.

Technologies and base options

Circline lamps exist as fluorescent systems and LED replacements in several ring diameters, tube sizes, wattages and ballast or wiring configurations.

Technologies represented in this library: LED, Fluorescent.

Available base types: G10q, 2GX13.

Typical market availability

Technology Common wattage range Typical lumen range Common colour temperatures Common voltage options
LED 8–25 W 800–3000 lm 3000K, 4000K, 5000K, 6500K 120–277V or ballast-compatible, depending on product
FLUORESCENT 22–55 W 900–4000 lm 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4100K, 6200K Ballast-operated

These are representative market ranges, not guaranteed limits. Availability varies by manufacturer, voltage, base, beam, region and product generation.

How to select the correct lamp

Measure the ring diameter and tube thickness, identify the connector and original wattage, then confirm ballast compatibility or rewiring requirements.

Compatibility and safety

Two circular lamps can look alike while using different diameters, connectors or control gear. LED replacements may be ballast-specific.

Important: The library describes a lamp format, not a particular product. A shared shape does not guarantee matching voltage, base, dimensions, light distribution or control-gear requirements. Confirm the fixture label and product datasheet, or ask a Bulb World lighting specialist.

Replacement Notes

Measure the ring diameter and tube thickness, identify the connector and original wattage, then confirm ballast compatibility or rewiring requirements.

Capability Warning

Two circular lamps can look alike while using different diameters, connectors or control gear. LED replacements may be ballast-specific.

Common Market Options

led
Minimum Wattage: 8 watts
Maximum Wattage: 25 watts
Minimum Lumens: 800 Lumens
Maximum Lumens: 3000 Lumens
Common Colour Temperatures 3000K, 4000K, 5000K, 6500K
Common Voltage Options 120–277V or ballast-compatible, depending on product
fluorescent
Minimum Wattage: 22 watts
Maximum Wattage: 55 watts
Minimum Lumens: 900 Lumens
Maximum Lumens: 4000 Lumens
Common Colour Temperatures 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4100K, 6200K
Common Voltage Options Ballast-operated
led
Minimum Wattage: 8 watts
Maximum Wattage: 25 watts
Minimum Lumens: 800 Lumens
Maximum Lumens: 3000 Lumens
Common Colour Temperatures 3000K, 4000K, 5000K, 6500K
Common Voltage Options 120–277V or ballast-compatible, depending on product
fluorescent
Minimum Wattage: 22 watts
Maximum Wattage: 55 watts
Minimum Lumens: 900 Lumens
Maximum Lumens: 4000 Lumens
Common Colour Temperatures 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4100K, 6200K
Common Voltage Options Ballast-operated

These are common market ranges. Exact specifications vary by manufacturer and product

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