Ingco Lotus Lamp 105W HLLP171052 E27 Warm Light

Our review

The Ingco Lotus Lamp HLLP171052 is a 105W bulb built for 220-240V, 50-60Hz mains, the standard supply in Tanzania. It uses an E27 base, the common screw fitting found on most ceiling holders, table lamps and pendant sets, and it produces warm light, which tends to suit living rooms, bedrooms and corridors better than the whiter output of cooler bulbs. The triphosphor material and PBT plastic cover are worth noting: triphosphor coatings are used to keep colour rendering and brightness steadier over the bulb's life, while PBT is a heat-resistant plastic often chosen for lamp housings that warm up during long use. Before buying, check two things. First, confirm your fitting is E27 and not a bayonet or small E14 base, since that decides whether the bulb screws in at all. Second, think about brightness needs: 105W is a high-wattage lamp, so it makes more sense in a large room, workshop or outdoor holder than in a small bedside fixture where a lower-wattage bulb would do. Compare against other E27 warm-light bulbs on wattage, base type and cover material, and weigh whether you want one bright lamp or several dimmer ones. If your socket is E27 and you need strong warm light, this is a straightforward option; available on Sokonia.