24V LED globes serve commercial and specialist applications where extra-low-voltage is specified for safety, system efficiency, or compatibility with existing 24V DC infrastructure. Dulora's 24V globe range covers G4 and MR16 globes for architectural and commercial low-voltage downlight systems, 24V AC/DC universal configurations in E27, E14, E12, B22, and G9 bases for commercial marine installations and 24V festoon string lighting, and safe extra-low-voltage (SELV) applications in environments where 240V mains is not appropriate. These globes feature CRI 80 to 90+ ratings, rendering colour accurately throughout the dimmable range. For the complete guide to 12V and 24V LED lighting applications in Australia, including driver selection and compliance considerations, see 12V and 24V LED Lights Australia: The Complete Buyer's Guide. Browse G4 LED Light Bulbs and LED Light Drivers for compatible options. Trusted by Australian homes since 2010, this range has been reviewed and rated by over 2,200 customers. SAA certified with a three-year warranty.
24V Globes: When Extra-Low-Voltage Is the Right Choice
24V occupies a specific and important position in the LED lighting landscape. It is above the 12V that caravans and off-grid solar systems typically use, but well below the 240V mains standard, making it the preferred voltage for commercial low-voltage systems, marine vessels running 24V DC electrical systems, outdoor festoon lighting strings, and any application where safe extra-low-voltage (SELV) is specified.
Where 24V is the right choice
Commercial marine vessels and larger boats typically run 24V DC electrical systems rather than the 12V systems found in caravans and small boats. Interior lighting in these vessels requires 24V globes in the base types used throughout the vessel's fittings: E27, E14, B22, G9, and G4 bases in the 24V AC/DC universal configuration that operates directly on 24V DC without a converter.
Commercial and architectural low-voltage lighting systems increasingly specify 24V rather than 12V for efficiency reasons: at a given wattage, 24V systems carry half the current of equivalent 12V systems, which reduces cable losses and allows longer cable runs without voltage drop. For commercial fit-outs and architectural lighting projects specifying low-voltage G4 or MR16 downlight circuits, 24V is often the practical choice for runs above 5 to 8 metres.
Outdoor festoon lighting in the 24V format is used for commercial outdoor entertainment venues and hospitality spaces where the festoon string system runs from a 24V DC power supply rather than mains voltage, providing a safe extra-low-voltage system that meets the requirements of outdoor entertainment venue installations.
24V versus 12V: which to choose
The choice between 12V and 24V depends on the existing system voltage in the installation. For caravan and small boat applications, 12V is the standard. For larger marine vessels and commercial applications, 24V is common. For new low-voltage architectural installations, 24V is increasingly preferred for its efficiency on longer cable runs. Never mix 12V and 24V globes in the same circuit. For a comprehensive guide to both voltage options and their applications, see 12V and 24V LED Lights Australia: The Complete Buyer's Guide.
Driver selection for 24V circuits
24V globes require a constant-voltage 24V LED driver to operate correctly from 240V mains. For dimmable 24V circuits, the driver must also be a dimmable LED driver compatible with a trailing edge dimmer switch. Browse LED Light Drivers for compatible 24V driver options and correct pairing guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions: 24V Globes
- What is the difference between 12V and 24V globes?
- 12V and 24V globes operate at different voltages and are not interchangeable. 12V is the standard for caravans, small boats, and most residential low-voltage applications. 24V is used in larger marine vessels, commercial low-voltage systems, and applications where reduced cable current and longer cable runs without voltage drop are advantages.
- Do 24V globes work directly in 240V fittings?
- No. A 24V globe connected to a 240V fitting will be immediately and irreversibly damaged. 24V globes require a constant-voltage 24V LED driver to step down from 240V mains, or a 24V DC power supply in battery or solar systems.
- What bases are available in the Dulora 24V range?
- Dulora 24V globes are available in G4, MR16, E27, E14, E12, B22, and G9 bases in 24V AC/DC universal configurations, covering commercial marine interiors, architectural low-voltage downlight systems, and outdoor festoon applications.
- Why do commercial installations sometimes specify 24V instead of 12V?
- At a given wattage, a 24V system carries half the current of an equivalent 12V system. This reduces cable losses and allows longer cable runs without voltage drop, making 24V the practical choice for commercial architectural installations with longer cable runs between driver and globes.
- What CRI rating do Dulora 24v globes have?
- Dulora 24v globes are built to CRI 80 to 90+ across the range. This means warm tones, textiles, and colour appear natural and accurate rather than flat or washed out, which is a visible difference compared to standard CRI 80 globes.
- Are Dulora 24V globes SAA certified?
- Yes. All Dulora 24V globes are SAA certified for Australian installations and backed by a three-year warranty.
Dimmable
CRI90+
400lm
In stock (100+ units)
