B22 Bayonet Cap Globes, the Standard Australian Connection Across Every Form

The B22 standard bayonet cap globe is found in the majority of ceiling lights, floor lamps, and table lamps across Australian homes. Dulora's B22 globe range covers GLS A60 globes, candle globes, fancy round globes, filament globes, and specialty forms across the full colour temperature range from Ultra Warm 2000K to Natural White 4000K, with CRI 90 to 97+, rendering colours and warm tones with an accuracy that standard CRI 80 globes cannot match throughout and smooth dimming from 1 to 100 per cent on the dimmable lines. Pair with a quality LED Light Dimmer Switch for complete atmospheric control, explore creative lighting ideas using B22 globes across every room Creative Lighting Ideas with E14, G9, and B22 LED Globes for Every Room, or browse the full Dimmable GLS LED Bulbs range for B22 GLS options. Trusted by Australian homes since 2010 and backed by More than two thousand verified customer reviews. SAA certified with a three-year warranty.

B22 Globes: The Standard Bayonet Cap That Powers Most Australian Homes

The B22 standard bayonet cap is the fitting base most Australian homes are built around. It appears in ceiling roses, pendant lights, floor lamps, and table lamps across virtually every room, and because it is so ubiquitous it is also the fitting where the quality of the globe makes the biggest cumulative difference to how a home looks and feels.

What is a B22 base?

The B22 standard bayonet cap has a 22mm diameter base with two side pins and uses the push-and-twist action common to all bayonet fittings. It is the larger sibling of the B15 small bayonet cap and the bayonet equivalent of the E27 standard Edison screw. B22 fittings are found in ceiling roses, pendant lights, floor lamps, table lamps, and most general-purpose luminaires throughout Australian homes.

The full range of B22 globe forms

The B22 base accepts every major globe form in the Dulora range. The GLS A60 is the standard choice for ceiling pendants, floor lamps, and table lamps in everyday applications. The candle globe suits chandeliers and decorative fittings with candle-style lamp holders. The fancy round G45 works well in exposed decorative pendants where the rounded form contributes to the aesthetic. The filament globe in ST64, G95, and G125 forms suits statement pendants and feature applications where the exposed filament is part of the design. For creative ways to use B22 globes across different rooms and applications, see our guide Creative Lighting Ideas with E14, G9, and B22 LED Globes for Every Room.

Choosing the right colour temperature for B22 fittings

Because B22 fittings appear in every room of the home, the right colour temperature depends on the specific fitting and how it is used. Warm White 2700K is the most versatile default for most general-purpose B22 fittings across living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways. Extra Warm 2200K suits dining pendants and feature fittings where a deeper amber warmth creates a more considered atmosphere. Soft White 3000K and Natural White 4000K are appropriate for kitchens, bathrooms, and home offices where clarity is as important as comfort.

Dimming with B22

All dimmable B22 globes in the Dulora range dim smoothly from 1 to 100 per cent, compatible with most leading-edge and trailing-edge dimmers including DimEzy. Paired with a quality LED Light Dimmer Switch, a dimmable B22 globe gives a single ceiling fitting or floor lamp the full range of brightness from functional working light to a gentle ambient glow.

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Frequently Asked Questions: B22 Globes

• What does B22 stand for and where are these fittings found?
• B22 stands for bayonet cap with a 22mm diameter base, also known as the BC or standard bayonet cap. It is the most common light fitting base in Australian homes, found in ceiling roses, pendant lights, floor lamps, and table lamps throughout the house.
• What is the difference between B22 and B15 globes?
• B22 has a 22mm diameter bayonet base and B15 has a 15mm diameter bayonet base. They are not interchangeable. B22 is the standard bayonet found in most ceiling and general-purpose fittings; B15 is the small bayonet found in bedside lamps and compact decorative fittings.
• Are Dulora B22 globes dimmable?
• Yes. All dimmable B22 globes in the Dulora range dim smoothly from 1 to 100 per cent, compatible with most leading-edge and trailing-edge dimmers, including Dulora's own DimEzy range.
• What CRI rating do Dulora b22 globes have?
• Dulora b22 globes are built to CRI 90 to 97+ across the range, with select premium models reaching CRI 97+ for near-perfect colour rendering. At the CRI 90 floor, warm tones and colours appear natural and accurate compared to standard CRI 80 globes; at the premium end, the rendering is essentially indistinguishable from natural daylight.
• Why is flicker-free technology important for your home?
• Invisible flicker from low-quality LED drivers causes eye strain, headaches, and fatigue even when you cannot consciously detect it, because the human nervous system responds to rapid light fluctuations below the threshold of conscious perception. Dulora B22 LED globes use premium constant-current drivers that eliminate flicker entirely, meeting IEC flicker guidance standards with Pst LM below 1 and SVM below 0.4, at every dimming level from 1 to 100 per cent. At low dimming levels used for pre-sleep and wind-down routines, this is where flicker is most disruptive: the nervous system is primed to detect it precisely when you need calm, stable light most.
• Are Dulora B22 globes SAA certified?
• Yes. All Dulora B22 globes are SAA certified for Australian mains voltage and backed by a three-year warranty across the dimmable range.