Asked on Jun 06, 2019
How do I find true "white" candelabra light bulbs?
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I've tried several brands/types of candelabra bulbs for my dining room chandelier but all appear to burn with a yellow glow and i want a "white glow" because my decor is silver. Help!!
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Hi Syl, have you tried LEDs? All of the new LEDs I've been adding to my house have a fantastic bright WHITE light
You’ll need to search for bulbs by temperature. This article should help: https://www.batteriesplus.com/blog/lighting/seeing-things-in-a-different-light
https://www.amazon.com/Candelabra-Acaxin-Daylight-Chandelier-Non-Dimmable/dp/B07BPVRC9V/ref=asc_df_B07BPVRC9V/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241989147482&hvpos=1o8&hvnetw=g&hvrand=642745656553090793&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030164&hvtargid=pla-437691051091&psc=1
I like LED bulbs too. The light is perfect.
LED light bulbs come in different color temperatures, described by the words Warm and Cool. If you are wanting 'white' light, then aim for a bulb with a higher Kelvin number in the 'Cool' range (see below).
If you are wanting more of a 'glow' and less of a 'sparkle' with the White light, then I would suggest installing a dimmer control switch for the fixture. Be sure to get a dimmer that is rated for LED lights, as some function only on the older incandescent bulbs.
https://ledlightguides.com/best-led-candelabra-lights/