Philips PL-Q Compact Fluorescent 2 Pin Light Bulb (GR8 16W) – Warm White [Energy Class G]


It also provides design freedom for flat ceiling or wall fixtures in particular, due to its low built-in height and uniform spread of light. The 2-pin version is designed for operation on electromagnetic gear.



Weight: 68 g
Dimensions: 14.1 x 14.1 x 13.79 cm; 68.04 Grams
Brand: Philips
Model: 927939083040
Part: 927939083040
Colour: White
Pack Quantity: 1
Batteries Required: No
Batteries Included: No
Manufacture: Signify
Colour: White
Dimensions: 14.1 x 14.1 x 13.79 cm; 68.04 Grams
Quantity: 1

73 Responses

  1. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The packaging didn’t not say ‘fragile’ but once opened I could see it was well packaged in bubble wrap/ box
    East to install ( says partner!).
    Great value. Hope it lasts as long as the previous one.

  2. Anya16Mhplaah says:

     United Kingdom

    Not as bright as I thought would be but fitted easily.

  3. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Wasn’t sure to order online, but was pleasantly surprised. Works perfect. Will definitely be ordering again.

  4. Alice Gilman says:

     United Kingdom

    I realise that it’s not the bulb’s fault, but I doubt there could be a more difficult and dangerous contraption, to fit. First I had to climb steps to try and remove 3 screws. Second twist and remove the shade – this required 2 hands, meaning I had to let go of the support. Third, push the bulb into the fitting, whilst being unable to see the holes it was supposed to fit into. Fourth, reverse second and first. Doesn’t sound too difficult, but I am 76 years old.
    As for the bulb, it gives reasonable light and comes with an 8 year guarantee. I do hope it lasts that long – I wouldn’t want to have change it again!!

  5. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    It was the correct brightness for the job and easy to install

  6. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Item arrived through the letterbox in a bubble wrapped envelope, secure in its original packing. All good.

  7. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    I’m not sure what I can add… It lights up nicely and doesn’t flicker like our last one. I hope this brightens up your day.

  8. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    It’s easy to install and gives a great brightness it also lasts for uears

  9. X. Alexander says:

     United Kingdom

    It takes like 3 seconds to turn on and it only lasts like 3 to 4 months

  10. GloriaEnjenw says:

     United Kingdom

    The package arrived quickly which was great as the bathroom at night with out light was rather grim. Installation was very easy, in my case needing a screw driver to remove the light cover (other lights and situations may not require tools) . Removed the old, now faulty unit and inserted the newly arrived unit and there was ‘light’. Note to self always check you have the unit switched off before tampering with it. Nocturnal visits to the bathroom are now bathed in glorious light.

  11. fanner says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Item was as described no issues. Very Happy and would buy agai

  12. ViolaSupple says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    And there. Shall be light when I switch it on and so far it’s working very good.

  13. CaseyHaight says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Great value for money, pleased with my purchase, serves it purpose well. The light is nice and bright .

  14. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Arrived quickly to replace a dud one in the bathroom. Very simple connection making it easy to replace.

  15. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Not so easy to install but managed to do it however it doesn’t sit flat.

  16. MableHaigh says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Brilliant replacement, saved my trip out by buying online, thanks.

  17. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Fitted it as soon as it arrived. Is the correct fit and luminosity for my bathroom.

  18. DavisChelmsford says:

     United Kingdom

    Bulb is as described, it’s hard to find two pin bulbs , all I could find in stores were the four pin, except Screwfix or Toolstation, but still had to order in ,Price was the same and could collect from locker.

  19. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Arrived quickly, packaged well. Easy peasy to install and very bright.

  20. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Excellent to light up a dark spot on the garage wall

  21. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Bathroom light nothing to dislike a ok for price could have got cheaper but not better quality !

  22. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    It does what one would expect a light bulb todo!

  23. CiaraCrossland says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    brightness, easy to install and value for money.I recommend to buy.

  24. Gordon Kelly says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Arrived damaged but not damaged in the post it was damaged before dispatch as no broken glass was not in the packaging. URGHHH

  25. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    There’s no problem with product, company purchased from or being delivered earlier than expected. But the delivery person posted through letter box. Luckily the lamp did not break. Thing is if they had knocked we were in. But still 5 star as product was as advertised.

  26. DedraArcher says:

     United Kingdom

    After reading all the reviews I had no choice but to order this bulb could not get one anywhere else. Was a bit worried as it was smaller then my original one but fitted okay.
    Just make sure you have something soft on the floor by your letter box so the bulb has a soft landing.

  27. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    This light bulb for my kitchen was just under 7 at time of purchase and has a supposed shelf life of over eight thousand hours or eight years, I am still buying them even though my last one was bought just after moving into my flat less than seven years ago and died with nowhere near eight thousand hours use.

    However the fit is perfect and it is the right level of light for the kitchen being bright but not overpowering and allowing full visibility which not all fluorescent lights can manage.

    Not a definite recommendation but certainly better than most of its rivals, and the price is at least very good and allows me some degree of forgiveness for not lasting the full eight years.

  28. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    It was delivered very quickly and was packed very carefully to avoid any damage. Obviously it was used to replace bulbs that had blown. Nice and bright and easy to install. The description was spot on as to which type I actually needed.

  29. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    It lights perfectly as it’s day time I’m so satisfied with i

  30. Meredith L. says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    First time replacing one of these lightbulbs and so wasn’t sure what pin size to get. Images made it easy to figure out this was the right bulb! Thanks

  31. IWCA Web Editor says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    It worked right away. Could have done with a brighter one but this was the only I could find from Phillips on Amazon. Delivery prompt and in an undamaged box as well.

  32. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I have not used the toucan bulb once I will I will give a review.

  33. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I recognised that product missed some sort of clicking point on sitting position. So you might basically feel it’s loose.
    But if you tighten it’s pins firmly, it eorks as well as original one.
    I recommend you to buy it.

  34. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersI have a love/hate relationship with these lights in my house; I feel they take longer to turn on and I hate it when the flicker, BUT they are very bright and the bulbs last much much longer than standard bulbs.
    This particular bulb I found to be cheap in price and was delivered very quickly. Very easy to install (I’d not actually done this particular lights before). Had it in and working in minutes. Very bright and high quality. Will order again!

  35. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I think this item was a good replacement for my old bulb

  36. Scott Learn The Oregonian says:

     United Kingdom

    Exactly as ordered to replace a similar lamp that had failed after twenty-eight years!

  37. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Perfect replacement for the one in my bathroom after long service.
    Easy to install
    So far no problems

  38. LorenCBRIkgflzs says:

     United Kingdom

    I’ve had these twice now they last years!!!!! Like 5 years!! Brillia

  39. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The product has turned up on 12 October so you have to take money from me.
    now.

  40. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    So easy to install in my bathroom light fitting , took seconds to replace old bulb. Works fine up to now hopefully will last longer than my old cheap Wilko one overall pleased

  41. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Only thing need to do is to pin it in, very easy to install.

  42. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The bulb was efficiently packaged to avoid breakage in transit and fitted instantly.
    Good light. Swift delivery. Can now visit the bathroom in comfort.

  43. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great for lighting up outside give lots of light when in the dark nights.

  44. PaulinaSchindle says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Soft white is o.k but could be brighter.value for money good easy to plug in ,but hard to put on the glass shade.

  45. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    It is what it is… Buy one if you need one. Make sure you get the right 2 pin or 4 pin fitting.

  46. Garland26M says:

     United Kingdom

    OK so I have one of these bulbs as a bathroom light apart from my bulb from before was bigger. This is compact. But it still fits and works. I saw how small it was compared to the old bulb and worried it wouldn’t fit. But oh my days I fi ally have a bathroom ligh

  47. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Trusted make o prime ordered, collected and installed the following weekend.
    Just what you need when the porch light dies after 5 years

  48. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Just what I needed to replace a faulty bulb, couldn’t seem to get one anywhere local to where I live. Good price too.

  49. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Straight forward replacement of old bulb.
    Has lasted longer than original one too.

  50. jeanelle says:

     United Kingdom

    I never had to buy this type of lighting before and wondered where I could get one from. Of course Amazon sold them! The light arrived on time as I was in darkness in the bathroom. It was easy to fit and I would recommend this product to everyone.

  51. Chris Lockwood says:

     United Kingdom

    Not much to say. It does what is expected to do. Was easy enough to install.

  52. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Mum & Dads bathroom light went after years of use and typically at the weekend. Got next day delivery from amazon and normal service resumed. Very easy to fit.

  53. Tim Goodman says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Very pleased with product and the speed of the delivery too

  54. TamaraKearns says:

     United Kingdom

    Ordered and it was here next day easy to fit and bright once fitted at a reasonable price

  55. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Exactly what it says on the box. Packaged in bubble warpath. Perfec

  56. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Replaced warn out identical lamp works fine as expected. Always make sure pins and holes match your socket or original lamp before ordering. Delivered following morning as a bonus, thankyou.

  57. StephanieDocker says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    I didn’t find it easy but my partner did. They work grea

  58. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Very small but could of been me not reading it right great item tho

  59. Donna59Uhwywze says:

     United Kingdom

    Great product, fast delivery easy to assemble into the bathroom light fitting. I would have liked one a little less bright but just glad I now have light!

  60. GwendolynPia says:

     United Kingdom

    The product arrived promptly, in fact faster than I expected. In good condition, it was easy to install in an external light fitting. No problems at all.

  61. Jon Devo says:

     United Kingdom

    Quick to arrive and cheap enough. Packaging could have been a little bit better to avoid damage but mine arrived ok.

  62. DemetraRohu says:

     United Kingdom

    Easy to replace and can tell the difference between this new bulb and the older one. Adds more brightness to the bathroom

  63. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Couldnt find in any shops, found this one for bath room, fits and works perfectly, so happy. Great price and easy to fit in.

  64. DanialPeek says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Perfect
    I needed to replace my nans toilet light and this came quickly and was easy to install.

  65. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Ideal light for the bath room and longer lasting. The last fluorescent tube last for three years. Excellent quality

  66. DeanHammack says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 41 From Our UsersI bought this because I thought it was a flux capacitor for my Delorian. Turns out it’s a light bulb. Won’t be time travelling any time soon. Sorry Marty.

  67. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Bought this for my elderly mother’s bathroom, she loves the product and it helps her see in the bathroom in the early hours of the morning.

  68. EulahAlbrecht says:

     United Kingdom

    Great value as branded Philips light bulb; although the brightness is not as good as cold white.

    Be aware, Some flashing happened occasionally(acceptable)

  69. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Before buying this bulb, my bathroom was pitch black, which made it very difficult to navigate. So I bought this bulb and inserted it into my bathroom light. Now, all I need to do is switch on the bathroom light, and I can see inside the bathroom, and navigate with ease.

  70. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    What can you say about a bulb, was easy to fit swapping out with the old one so knew what I would be getting. Gives off the ‘warm’ yellow type of light, would have prefered a much crisper white but was in a rush so had to purchase this one which does the job just as well as the old one which lasted for five years.

  71. ZelmaRatliff says:

     United Kingdom

    Great items, I have 3 or 4 of these lights that are always going down, it’s an old building and I’m sure there are power surges. Anyway came on time and all in good solid packaging so brilliant all round.

  72. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Brought 2 from same seller first one lasted a year and 2nd lasted 8 months (doesn’t stay on just flickers) not used often as its fitted in the bathroom definitely doesn’t last anywhere near how long stated will try another seller and see for the money you can’t moan but maybe if i spend slightly more i will save in a long ru

  73. Siobhan says:

     United Kingdom

    Great product, haven’t needed to change for a few years. Very easy to install and when I need to will purchase again.