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    36 Products
    About Brightness and Light Appearance
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    Find the right lumen level to brighten your space. Then, compare the way warm, neutral, and cool lighting affect the appearance of everyday objects.

    Bayonet-Base Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Tapered Bulb. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bayonet-Base Light Bulbs, Tapered Bulb.

    Tapered

    Bulb

    Pins on the base lock these bulbs into sockets to withstand vibration. They're often used in machines and elevators. A bulb’s estimated yearly energy cost is based on 3 hours of usage per day at $0.11 per kWh.
    Light
    Bulb
    Voltage
    Wattage,
    W
    Appearance
    Tech.
    Brightness,
    lm
    Shape
    No.
    Dia.
    Color
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Est. Yearly
    Energy Cost
    Overall
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Double Contact—Small Bayonet Base (0.59" Dia.)
     
    Tapered Bulb
    24V AC/24V DC6Warm (2,400 K)Incandescent50S63/4"Clear1,400$0.801 7/8"101628K81000000
    120V AC/120V DC6Warm (2,400 K)Incandescent40S63/4"Clear1,400$0.801 7/8"101628K8200000
     

    Screw-In-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Miniature Light Bulbs, Tapered Bulb.

    Tapered

    Bulb

    These bulbs are sized to fit tight spaces such as signs, control panels, indicators, and flashlights. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
    Bulb
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Voltage
    Wattage
    Brightness
    Light
    Technology
    Rated
    Life
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Shape
    No.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    E12 Candelabra Base (1/2" Dia.)
     
    Tapered Bulb
    6S612V AC/12V DC6 W45 lmIncandescent1,400 hr.Clear1 7/8"3/4"GlassS6108357K25000000
    6S624V AC/24V DC6 W35 lmIncandescent1,500 hr.Clear1 7/8"3/4"GlassS6101628K7300000
    6S675V AC/75V DC6 W45 lmIncandescent1,500 hr.Clear1 7/8"3/4"GlassS6101628K7400000
    6S6120V AC/120V DC6 W40 lmIncandescent1,500 hr.Clear1 7/8"3/4"GlassS6101628K3400000
     

    Twist-and-Lock-Base Floodlight Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Twist-and-Lock-Base Floodlight Bulbs.
    Lock these bulbs into GU10 sockets with a twist. Often used in recessed can fixtures and track lighting, they provide a focused beam of light.
    Selectable Light Appearance—Bulbs with a selectable light appearance have a switch on the top, so you can match other lights in your room.
    Beam
    Light
    Bulb
    Small Pack
    Large Pack
    Equiv. Incandescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Bulb Base
    No.
    Pattern
    Angle
    Appearance
    Intensity
    Setting
    Tech.
    Brightness,
    lm
    Material
    Dia.
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Features
    Overall
    Lg.
    Color
    Environment
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    MR16 Bulb
     
    120V AC
    50GU10Flood40°
    		Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)    		DimmableLED450Plastic2"90625,000Selectable Light Appearance2"ClearWet38851N14000000188851N15000000
     
    PAR16 Bulb
     
    120V AC
    50GU10Flood40°
    		Warm (3,000 K)DimmableLED450Glass2"90625,000—2"ClearWet11732N129000061732N13100000
    50GU10Flood40°
    		Cool (5,000 K)DimmableLED450Glass2"90625,000—2"ClearWet18851N21000068851N2200000
     

    Bi-Pin-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bi-Pin-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs, MR16 Bulb Shape.

    MR16 Bulb Shape

    Often used in display and landscape lighting, these small bulbs produce a focused beam of light. Bulbs that are 50W or higher are often used in overhead projectors and microscopes. They’re brightest at the center of their beam angle; the edges of the beam are about half as bright. The narrower the beam, the more concentrated the light.
    LED—LED bulbs last longer and are more efficient than halogen bulbs. They generate little heat and withstand vibration.
    Plastic Bulb—Plastic LED bulbs are shatterproof.
    Light
    Bulb
    Pkg. of 1
    Pkg. of 6
    Equiv. Incandescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Bulb Base
    No.
    Beam
    Angle
    Appearance
    Intensity
    Setting
    Tech.
    Brightness,
    lm
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Material
    Dia.
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    MR16 Bulb Shape
     
    12V AC/12V DC
    35GU5.325°
    		Warm (3,000 K)DimmableLED450FMYPlastic2"80625,0001 3/4"1732N15000001732N16000000
    35GU5.335°Warm (3,000 K)DimmableLED450FMWPlastic2"80625,0001 3/4"1732N1700001732N1800000
     

    Screw-In-Base Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Light Bulbs, Standard Bulb.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Light Bulbs, Globe Bulb.

    Standard

    Bulb

    Globe Bulb

    Your go-to bulbs for everyday use in standard sockets.
    Use the light appearance to match older bulbs in your facility.
    Warm (2,700 K)—A 2,700K (warm) light appearance resembles incandescent bulbs.
    Plastic Bulb—Plastic bulbs are shatterproof.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Bulbs that cannot be sold to the listed areas are restricted due to energy efficiency requirements, mercury regulations, and product registration requirements.
    Bulb
    Light
    Small Pack
    Large Pack
    Equivalent Incandescent
    Bulb Wattage
    Shape
    No.
    Material
    Dia.
    Color
    Appearance
    Intensity
    Setting
    Tech.
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Brightness
    Wattage
    Rated
    Life
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Standard Bulb—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    40 WA19Plastic2 3/8"FrostedWarm (2,700 K)Not DimmableLED80450 lm6 W11,000 hr.4 1/8"—49236N11100000249236N112000000
    40 WA19Plastic2 3/8"FrostedWarm (2,700 K)Not DimmableLED80480 lm6 W15,000 hr.4 3/8"California19236N1550000————0
    40 WA19Plastic2 3/8"FrostedNeutral (3,500 K)Not DimmableLED80450 lm6 W11,000 hr.4 3/8"California19236N1520000————0
    40 WA19Plastic2 3/8"FrostedCool (5,000 K)Not DimmableLED80480 lm6 W15,000 hr.4 3/8"California19236N1560000————0
     
    Globe Bulb—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    60 WG25Glass3 3/16"FrostedWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90500 lm6 W15,000 hr.4 1/2"—19236N2430000249236N24400000
    60 WG25Glass3 1/8"FrostedCool (5,000 K)DimmableLED90500 lm6 W15,000 hr.4 1/2"—19236N2450000249236N24600000
    60 WG25Glass3 1/8"ClearWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90500 lm6 W15,000 hr.4 1/2"—11721K3660000241721K36700000
    60 WG25Glass3 1/8"ClearCool (5,000 K)DimmableLED90500 lm6 W15,000 hr.4 1/2"—11721K3680000241721K36900000
     

    Two-Pin Wedge-Base Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Light Bulbs. Two-Pin Wedge-Base Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs, LED.

    LED

    Often used in can lights, these bulbs are comparable to PL, Dulux, and Biax bulbs. Change out your CFL bulbs or upgrade to LED. Select a light appearance to match your existing lighting. If you’re not sure what temperature you need, choose a bulb with more than one light appearance. You can adjust the temperature with a switch.
    LED—LED bulbs last longer and are more efficient than CFL bulbs. You can choose bulbs that work with or without a ballast—some bulbs can do both.
    Ballast-Bypass LED—Ballast-bypass bulbs work with sockets that are wired directly to the power source, which cuts down on maintenance. If your fixture has a ballast, you’ll need to remove it.
    Ballast Compatible LED—Ballast-compatible bulbs are a quick replacement for CFL bulbs, since they work with most magnetic ballasts. Check if your ballast is compatible by selecting a part number and clicking product detail.
    Equiv. Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Operating Position
    Light Appearance
    Brightness,
    lm
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb
    Material
    LED Installation Type
    LED Ballast Compatibility
    Type
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Each
    LED
     
    GX23 Base Number
    13HorizontalWarm (2,700 K)
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)    		65082PlasticBallast BypassType B7 1/8"650,0001647N45000000
    13Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up    		Warm (2,700 K)
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)    		72080PlasticBallast Bypass, Ballast CompatibleType A
    Type B    		5"650,0001647N3800000
     

    Bi-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bi-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs.
    Image of Specification. T5 Bulb Shape. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. T5 Bulb Shape. Bi-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs.

    T5 Bulb

    Shape

    Replace your fluorescent bulbs or upgrade to LED. These light bulbs are the most common tubular bulbs for fixtures inside plants, warehouses, and offices. Select a light appearance to match your existing lighting. If you’re not sure what temperature you need, choose a bulb with more than one light appearance. You can adjust the temperature with a switch.
    Fluorescent—Fluorescent bulbs contain small amounts of mercury. For disposal information, visit www.epa.gov/cfl.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Bulbs that cannot be sold to the listed areas do not meet local regulations for mercury content or energy efficiency.
    Pkg. of 1
    Pkg. of 24
    Overall
    Lg.
    Equivalent Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage
    Light Appearance
    Brightness
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb
    Material
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Wattage
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    T5 Bulb Shape (5/8" Dia.)
     
    Fluorescent
    9"6 WNeutral (4,000 K)260 lm80GlassF6T56 W7,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island1562K26000001562K27000000
     

    Blacklight Inspection Bulbs

    Illuminate fluorescent dyes, particles, and residues to spot defects. These bulbs shine UV light to reveal material that isn’t visible with standard lighting.
    Tubular Bi-Pin Base
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ultraviolet Inspection Light Bulbs. Blacklight Inspection Bulbs, Tubular Bi-Pin Base, Fluorescent Blacklight .

    Fluorescent

    Blacklight

    Overall
    Lg.
    Wattage,
    W
    Bulb
    Material
    Color
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Bulb Base
    No.
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Wavelength
    Type
    Wavelength,
    nm
    Each
    T5 Bulb Shape (5/8" Diameter Bulb)
     
    Fluorescent Blacklight
    9"6GlassBlueF6T5G55,000UV-A3508311K113000000
     

    Screw-In-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs

    Light up large areas or spotlight an object. These bulbs suit recessed cans and outdoor floodlights. Light is brightest at beam center and roughly half as bright at the edges. All are shatterproof plastic.
    Use the light appearance to match older bulbs in your facility.
    R20 Bulb Shape—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs, R20 Bulb Shape.
    BR and R bulbs cast broad beams, ideal for large can fixtures.
    Light
    Pkg. of 1
    Pkg. of 12
    Equiv. Incandescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Beam
    Angle
    Color
    Intensity
    Setting
    Appearance
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Brightness,
    lm
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Bulb
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    120V AC
     
    Plastic LED Bulb
    45110°
    		FrostedDimmableCool (5,000 K)90525625,0002 1/2"4"4074N115000004074N125000000
     
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