{"product_id":"g40-e12-c7-bulb-smd-glass","title":"G40 E12 (C7) Globe Bulb SMD - Glass","description":"\u003c!-- PDP v1-clone — 2026-05-22 — g40-e12-c7-bulb-smd-glass cloned from c7-minleon-v2-pdp-v1 archetype --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 2: Quick-answer block --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clhq-quick-answer\" style=\"padding:24px;background:#f8f5f0;border-left:4px solid #c8102e;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0;font-size:1.25rem;\"\u003eThe 4-sentence answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe G40 E12 (C7) Bulb SMD — Glass is a 0.5W LED bulb on a G40 body (1.5″ diameter (smaller, classic patio look)) with an E12 candelabra base. Glass lens with SMD LED chip — softer light diffusion than plastic. It fits any E12 socket — standard C7 socket wire, patio string light sockets, custom-built socket sets. IP65 wet-rated; rated for outdoor cold-climate operation. Best for: patio string lights, indoor accents, café-style restaurants. Pick the glass version for premium aesthetic + 20,000-hour rated life; pick plastic for shatter-resistant commercial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 3: Verified specs --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerified specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"clhq-source-note\"\u003eEvery value below is pulled from the printed bag label and the C7 cluster spec source. No marketing inflation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"clhq-specs-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG40 (1.5″ diameter (smaller, classic patio look))\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLens material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage per bulb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V AC line voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE12 (candelabra)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000K (Warm White) — bestseller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLifespan rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,000 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIP rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65 (wet location rated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecETLus listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimmable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (use G40 for TRIAC dimming)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 4: Use-case scenarios --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this bulb is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clhq-best-for-grid\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"clhq-best-for-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003ePatio String Lights — primary use case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe G40 Glass bulb shape is the volume seller in patio string lights installs. Glass lens with SMD LED chip — softer light diffusion than plastic, designed for 0.5W of warm-white output per bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clhq-best-for-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCommercial bistro \/ patio installations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe G40 form factor pairs well with bulk E12 patio string socket sets. Wholesale by the 25-pack or case for restaurant patios, hotel pool decks, and outdoor event venues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clhq-best-for-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHybrid setups with C7 stringers and G40\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMix and match: run G40 Glass on the patio strings and step up to G40 on the dimmable feature lines. Both fit E12 sockets — the only differentiator is the dimming circuit and the lens form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 5: Compatibility --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this bulb works with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clhq-compat-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eSockets\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eC7 SPT-1 or SPT-2 socket wire. The socket is E12 candelabra (NOT the E17 used by C9). Don’t cross-mount a C7 into a C9 socket — the base diameters are different. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bulk-wire-zip-cord\"\u003eShop C7 socket wire\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eClips\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eC7 Wedge Tuff Clip (dual shingle + gutter), C7 Tuff Clip Original (Shingle Clip), C7 Tuff Clip Flex Clip (sealed enclosed design). Clip families mirror the C9 lineup but sized for the smaller C7 base. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-light-clips\"\u003eShop C7 clips\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003ePlugs\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eMatch the plug to the wire jacket (SPT-1 plug for SPT-1 wire; SPT-2 plug for SPT-2 wire). Don't cross-match — the slide-on plug must match the wire jacket spec. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plugs-connectors\"\u003eShop plugs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eTimers \/ controllers\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eAny 120V outdoor timer rated for LED loads. C7 Minleon V2’s TRIAC dimming requires a TRIAC-rated dimmer (not a generic ELV dimmer). Lutron Caseta and Insteon LED dimmers are confirmed compatible.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eWill NOT work with\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eC9 sockets (E17 base — different diameter). Mini-light strings (those use even smaller bases). Pre-2005 incandescent dimmer switches without LED retrofit.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 6: Comparison --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eG40 E12 (Glass) vs G40\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"clhq-compare-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eG40 (Glass)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eG40\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG40 (1.5″ diameter (smaller, classic patio look))\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC7 (1.25″ diameter, classic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLens material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLifespan rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,000 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15,000 hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimmable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (TRIAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epatio string lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimmable C7 roofline + accent installs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/c7-led-christmas-lights\"\u003eSee all C7 bulbs side by side →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 7: Install how-to --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to install\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col class=\"clhq-howto-steps\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick the spacing + lay out the C7 stringer wire.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most C7 installs use 6″ or 12″ spacing — tighter than typical C9 because the C7 bulb is smaller and the eye reads a denser pattern. Measure the eave or tree-wrap length, cut the C7 socket wire to length, install the SPT plug at the supply end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwist a C7 LED bulb into each socket.\u003c\/strong\u003e E12 base into the C7 socket. Hand-tight only — over-tightening cracks the nickel-plated base over multiple seasons. Pre-bulb the stringer at the shop, NOT on the ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount and walk-test at dusk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap C7 clips onto each bulb base, snap the clips to the eave or branch. Plug into a GFCI outlet, walk back 30–40 ft, confirm the line is straight and every bulb lights. Mid-install bulb swaps cost 4x the time of pre-mount swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 8: Certifications --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertifications and compliance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUL Listed indoor\/outdoor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tested for both interior and exterior seasonal lighting use. Insurance carriers verify on denied-claim reviews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ecETLus mark\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tested as part of the cETLus-listed seasonal lighting system (Intertek file 5019711). Equivalent to UL Listed for code-compliant installations in the US + Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP65 wet location rating\u003c\/strong\u003e — Direct rain + sleet + snow contact. Not submersible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolycarbonate lens\u003c\/strong\u003e — Doesn't yellow, doesn't crack in freeze-thaw cycles. Acrylic lenses on cheap C7 LEDs yellow within 2 seasons of direct UV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 9: Warranty --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-year limited warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on C7 Minleon V2 LED bulbs from Christmas Lights HQ. Covers manufacturing defect and premature failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e dropped bulbs, cut socket wires, mis-wired AC (180V+ surges from generator over-voltage), running over the rated socket count per circuit, animal damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-policies\"\u003eFull warranty terms →\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eWarranty claim contact →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 10: V4 video — OMITTED (V4 C7 install demo not verified live as of 2026-05-20) --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 11: FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions contractors actually ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clhq-faq-grid\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the G40 Glass bulb fit a standard C7 socket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the E12 base on the G40 matches a standard C7 socket. Any C7 socket wire stringer, patio string socket, or custom E12 socket fixture accepts this bulb. The shape (1.5″ G40 \/ 2″ G50) is the visible difference vs a classic C7 (1.25″).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the Glass lens going to break in storage or transit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlass lenses are pre-tested for cold-resistance but require careful storage in dividers or fitted-foam boxes — same as wholesale C7s. Drops onto concrete will break a glass lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many of these bulbs can I run on one circuit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 0.5W per bulb, a standard 15A residential circuit (1800W usable) handles roughly 2880 bulbs per code (80% of capacity). Most installs split runs at 200-500 bulbs per line for serviceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this bulb work in cold weather (below freezing)?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — LED bulbs run BETTER in cold than warm because junction temperature stays lower. Glass lens material is rated for outdoor cold-climate. Glass tolerates extreme cold without cracking; the IP65 rating handles freezing rain and snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this bulb dimmable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the G40 E12 SMD bulbs in this collection are non-dimmable. For TRIAC-dimmable C7-base bulbs, step up to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c7-minleon-v2-led-christmas-light-bulb\"\u003eG40\u003c\/a\u003e which is the dimmable C7 in the Christmas Lights HQ lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 12: Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"judgeme-product-reviews\" class=\"judgeme-product-reviews\" data-product-id=\"9117295181998\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Judge.me OS 2.0 app embed renders the review widget here automatically --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 13: Related products --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild the complete G40 E12 line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clhq-related-grid\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c7-minleon-v2-led-christmas-light-bulb\" class=\"clhq-related-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eG40 (dimmable)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eStep up to dimmable C7 — TRIAC dimmer compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/c7-stringers-spools\" class=\"clhq-related-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eC7 Socket Wire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSPT-1 and SPT-2 wire spools with pre-cut E12 socket spacings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plugs-connectors\" class=\"clhq-related-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSPT Slide-on Plugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMale + female plugs for SPT-1 and SPT-2 wire (match the jacket spec).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/c7-light-clips\" class=\"clhq-related-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eC7 Light Clips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWedge, shingle, and flex clips sized for E12-base bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Christmas Lights HQ","offers":[{"title":"250\/Case","offer_id":47872319586478,"sku":"G40-E12-GLASS-SMD","price":494.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/christmaslightshq.com\/products\/g40-e12-c7-bulb-smd-glass","provider":"Christmas Lights HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}