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    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.

    Metal Halide Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Metal Halide Light Bulbs, Blown-Tubular Bulb.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Metal Halide Light Bulbs, Cone Bulb.

    Blown-Tubular

    Bulb

    Cone Bulb

    Replace the metal-halide light bulbs in your fixture.
    Open Fixture—Bulbs for open fixtures have a strong outer shell to keep them from shattering if they fail.
    EX39 Base Number—Bulbs with an EX39 base can also be used in E39 sockets.
    Pulse Start Ballast—Pulse-start bulbs restart nearly twice as fast as probe-start bulbs.
    Cannot Be Sold to Canada—Bulbs that cannot be sold to Canada exceed local regulatory limits on mercury content.
    Bulb
    Wattage,
    W
    Light Appearance
    Brightness,
    lm
    Shape
    No.
    Material
    Dia.
    Operating Position
    Color Rendering
    Index
    For Ballast
    ANSI No.
    Ballast
    Start Type
    Restart Time,
    min.
    Color
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Each
    For Enclosed Fixtures
     
    Cone—E39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
    320Neutral (4,200 K)32,000ED28Glass3 1/2"Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up    		65M132, M154Pulse3 to 5Clear20,0008 3/8"Canada1970K67000000
    360Neutral (4,000 K)36,000ED37Glass4 5/8"Base Up65M59, M165Probe15 to 20Clear20,00011 1/2"Canada8352K1200000
    400Neutral (3,600 K)36,000ED28Glass3 1/2"Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up    		70M59Probe15 to 20Frosted20,0008 3/8"Canada8352K1300000
    400Neutral (3,700 K)36,000ED37Glass4 5/8"Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up    		70M59Probe15 to 20Frosted20,00011 1/2"Canada8352K7700000
    400Neutral (4,000 K)36,000ED18Glass2 1/4"Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up    		65M59Probe15 to 20Clear20,0009 3/4"Canada8352K7900000
    400Neutral (4,000 K)36,000ED37Glass4 5/8"Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up    		65M135, M155Pulse10 to 15Clear20,00011 1/2"Canada1970K2800000
    400Neutral (4,000 K)42,000ED37Glass4 5/8"Base Up65M59Probe15 to 20Clear20,00011 1/2"Canada8352K7300000
    400Neutral (4,000 K)42,000ED37Glass4 5/8"Base Up65M135, M155Pulse10 to 15Clear20,00011 1/2"Canada1970K2400000
    400Neutral (4,200 K)36,000ED37Glass4 5/8"Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up    		65M59Probe3 to 5Clear20,00011 1/2"Canada1970K6900000
    400Neutral (4,200 K)44,000ED28Glass3 1/2"Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up    		68M155Pulse3 to 5Clear20,0008 3/8"—1970K7100000
     
    Blown Tubular—E39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
    750Neutral (4,000 K)78,000BT37Glass4 5/8"Base Up65M149Pulse5 to 10Clear20,00011 1/2"Canada1970K1700000
     
    For Enclosed, Open Fixtures
     
    Cone—EX39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
    400Neutral (4,200 K)42,000ED28Glass3 1/2"Base Up65M155Pulse3 to 5Clear20,0008 3/8"—1970K7300000
    400Neutral (4,200 K)42,000ED37Glass4 5/8"Base Up65M155Pulse3 to 5Clear20,00011 1/2"—1970K7400000
     
    Blown Tubular—EX39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
    400Neutral (3,400 K)38,500BT37Glass4 5/8"Base Up70M59Probe15 to 20Frosted20,00011 1/2"Canada8352K3700000
    400Neutral (3,600 K)40,000BT37Glass4 5/8"Base Up65M59Probe15 to 20Clear20,00011 1/2"Canada8352K3600000
     

    Four-Pin-Base Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Light Bulbs. Four-Pin-Base Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs.
    Swap out the four-pin base fluorescent bulbs in your fixture or upgrade them to LED. Often used in recessed ceiling lights and wall sconces, these bulbs are comparable to PL, Dulux, and Biax bulbs. 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. All bulbs can be used in horizontal or vertical operating positions.
    CFL—CFL 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.
    Equiv. Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Light Appearance
    Brightness,
    lm
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    2G7 Base Number
     
    CFL
    9Neutral (4,100 K)58082Glass5 11/16"920,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island1528K5400000
     
    2G11 Base Number
     
    CFL
    40Warm (3,000 K)3,15082Glass22 3/8"4020,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island1528K12800000
    40Neutral (3,500 K)3,15082Glass22 3/8"4020,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island1528K12900000
    40Neutral (4,100 K)3,15082Glass22 3/8"4020,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island1528K13100000
     

    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

    Cannot Be Sold To—Bulbs cannot be sold to Canada because they exceed local regulatory limits on mercury. Those that cannot be sold to Vermont are restricted by product regulations.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wattage,
    W
    Bulb
    Material
    Color
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Bulb Base
    No.
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Wavelength
    Type
    Wavelength,
    nm
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Each
    T12 Bulb Shape (1 1/2" Diameter Bulb)
     
    Fluorescent Blacklight
    48"40GlassBlueF40T12G1320,000UV-A365Canada, Vermont8311K37000000
     

    Bottom-Flanged-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Tubular Bulb with Midget Flanged Base. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bottom-Flanged-Base Miniature Light Bulbs, Midget Base, Tubular Bulb.
    Image of Specification. Midget Base. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Midget Base. Bottom-Flanged-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.

    Tubular

    Bulb

    with

    Midget

    Flanged

    Base

    Midget

    Base

    Use these bulbs in small instruments, such as microscopes, projectors, and inspection lights. A raised rim on the base holds the bulb at a fixed depth to keep light properly focused. Also known as midget flange-base bulbs, they’re sized to fit tight spaces.
    The trade number, printed on the bulb or in an instruction manual, makes it easy to find exact replacements.
    Bulb
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Voltage
    Wattage
    Light
    Technology
    Rated
    Life
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Shape
    No.
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Single-Contact—SX6s Midget Base (0.28" Dia.)
     
    Tubular Bulb
    3816.3V AC/6.3V DC1.3 WIncandescent20,000 hr.0.63"0.22"GlassT1 3/4Clear109527T131000000
     

    Grooved-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Incandescent. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Grooved-Base Miniature Light Bulbs, Tubular Bulb, Incandescent.
    Image of Specification. Midget S5.7 Base. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Midget Base. Grooved-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.

    Incandescent

    Midget

    S5.7 Base

    Often used in control panels to illuminate switches, status icons, and indicators. A grooved base holds these bulbs securely in their sockets. 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.
    Single Contact—S5.7s Midget Base (0.23" Dia.)
     
    Tubular Bulb
    3796.3V AC/6.3V DC1.3 W5 lmIncandescent20,000 hr.Clear0.63"0.22"GlassT1 3/4109527T12900000
     

    High-Pressure Sodium Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. High-Pressure Sodium Light Bulbs, Tubular Bulb.

    Tubular

    Bulb

    Replace the high-pressure sodium light bulbs in your fixture.
    Noncycling—Non-cycling bulbs remain off at the end of their service life instead of repeatedly switching on and off, which helps prevent damage to ballasts and starters.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Bulbs cannot be sold to the listed areas because they do not meet local regulatory limits on mercury.
    Bulb
    Wattage,
    W
    Light
    Appearance
    Brightness,
    lm
    Shape
    No.
    Material
    Dia.
    Color Rendering
    Index
    For Ballast
    ANSI No.
    Restart
    Time, min.
    End-of-Life
    Operation
    Color
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Each
    For Fully Enclosed Fixture
     
    Tubular—E39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
    400Warm (2,100 K)50,000ET18Glass2 1/4"25S513 to 5NoncyclingClear20,0009 7/16"Canada8135K11000000
    1,000Warm (2,100 K)130,000ET25Glass3 1/8"25S523 to 5NoncyclingClear20,00015"Canada8135K1500000
     

    Wedge-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Light Bulbs. Wedge-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.
    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. ZoomedIn view. Subminiature Wedge Base. Wedge-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.

    Subminiature

    Wedge Base

    Often used in automotive dashboards, instrument panels, appliances, and indicators. A flat, pinched base presses directly into the socket to hold these bulbs in place. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
    Bulb
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Wattage
    Brightness
    Light
    Technology
    Rated
    Life
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Shape
    No.
    Bulb Base
    No.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Subminiature Base (0.2" Wd.)
     
    Tubular Bulb
    866.31.3 W5 lmIncandescent20,000 hr.Clear0.8"0.22"GlassT1 3/4W2.1x4.9d101505K37200000
    E866.31.3 W5 lmIncandescent20,000 hr.Clear0.8"0.19"GlassT1 1/2W2.1x4.9d109527T8870000
     

    Screw-In-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

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

    Tubular

    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.
    LED—Last longer and are more efficient than other technologies.
    Bulb
    Bulb Trade No.
    Voltage
    Wattage
    Brightness
    Light
    Technology
    Rated
    Life
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Shape
    No.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    E5 Midget Base (0.23" Dia.)
     
    Tubular Bulb
    3786.3V AC/6.3V DC1.3 W5 lmIncandescent20,000 hr.Clear0.72"0.22"GlassT1 3/4109527T12800000
     
    E10 Miniature Base (0.39" Dia.)
     
    Tubular Bulb
    40, 46, 50, 133, 134, 401, 438, 502, 14826V AC/6V DC0.47 W20 lmLED20,000 hr.Clear1.06"0.38"PlasticT3 1/418607K620000
     
    E12 Candelabra Base (1/2" Dia.)
     
    Tubular Bulb
    4C7, 6S6120V AC1.2 W1 lmLED20,000 hr.Frosted2.13"0.83"PlasticT618607K600000
    4C7, 6S6120V AC1.2 W2 lmLED20,000 hr.Green2.13"0.83"PlasticT618607K3200000
    4C7, 6S6120V AC1.2 W2 lmLED20,000 hr.Red2.13"0.83"PlasticT618607K3300000
     

    Screw-In-Base Light Bulbs

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

    Standard

    Bulb

    Your go-to bulbs for everyday use in standard sockets.
    Use the light appearance to match older bulbs in your facility.
    Bulb
    Light
    Pkg. of 1
    Pkg. of 12
    Equivalent Incandescent
    Bulb Wattage
    Shape
    No.
    Material
    Dia.
    Color
    Appearance
    Intensity
    Setting
    Tech.
    Brightness
    Wattage
    Rated
    Life
    Overall
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Standard Bulb—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    60 WA19Glass2 3/8"BlueNot RatedDimmableLED90 lm4.5 W20,000 hr.4 1/4"1473K419000001473K421000000
    60 WA19Glass2 3/8"GreenNot RatedDimmableLEDNot Rated4.5 W20,000 hr.4 1/4"1473K41300001473K41400000
    60 WA19Glass2 3/8"RedNot RatedDimmableLEDNot Rated4.5 W20,000 hr.4 1/4"1473K41500001473K41600000
    60 WA19Glass2 3/8"YellowNot RatedDimmableLED600 lm4.5 W20,000 hr.4 1/8"1473K41700001473K41800000
     

    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.
    Image of Specification. T12 Bulb Shape. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. T12 Bulb Shape. Bi-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs.

    T5 Bulb

    Shape

    T12 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.
    LED—LED bulbs last longer and are more efficient than fluorescent bulbs. You can choose bulbs that work with or without a ballast—some bulbs can do both.
    Fluorescent—Fluorescent bulbs contain small amounts of mercury. For disposal information, visit www.epa.gov/cfl.
    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.
    Plastic Bulb—Plastic bulbs are shatterproof.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Bulbs that cannot be sold to the listed areas do not meet local regulations for mercury content or energy efficiency.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Equivalent Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage
    Light Appearance
    Brightness
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb
    Material
    Bulb Trade No.
    Equiv. Fluorescent
    Bulb Trade No.
    Wattage
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    T5 Bulb Shape (5/8" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass (Type B)
    46"54 WCool (5,000 K)3,000 lm80Plastic—F54T5/HO, FP54/HO24 W20,000—11562K39000000
    46"54 WCool (5,000 K)3,000 lm80Plastic—F54T5/HO, FP54/HO24 W20,000—101562K49000000
     
    Fluorescent
    22"14 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,350 lm85GlassF14T5, FP14—14 W20,000California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island21562K2200000
    22"14 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,350 lm85GlassF14T5, FP14—14 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island401562K71000000
    22"14 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,350 lm85GlassF14T5, FP14—14 W20,000California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island21562K5100000
    22"14 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,350 lm85GlassF14T5, FP14—14 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island401562K72000000
    22"24 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,000 lm85GlassF24T5/HO, FP24/HO—24 W20,000California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island21562K5500000
    22"24 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,000 lm85GlassF24T5/HO, FP24/HO—24 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island401562K77000000
    34"21 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,100 lm85GlassF21T5, FP21—21 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island61562K2300000
    34"21 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,100 lm85GlassF21T5, FP21—21 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island401562K73000000
    34"21 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,100 lm85GlassF21T5, FP21—21 W20,000California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island61562K5200000
    34"39 WNeutral (4,100 K)3,500 lm85GlassF39T5/HO, FP39/HO—39 W20,000California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island61562K5600000
    34"39 WNeutral (4,100 K)3,500 lm85GlassF39T5/HO, FP39/HO—39 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island401562K78000000
    46"28 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,900 lm85GlassF28T5, FP28—28 W20,000California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island61562K2400000
    46"28 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,900 lm85GlassF28T5, FP28—28 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island401562K75000000
    46"28 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,900 lm85GlassF28T5, FP28—28 W20,000California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island61562K5300000
    46"28 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,900 lm85GlassF28T5, FP28—28 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island401562K76000000
     
    T12 Bulb Shape (1 1/2" Dia.)
     
    Fluorescent
    48"40 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,550 lm88GlassF40T12—40 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington61683K7500000
    48"40 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,550 lm88GlassF40T12—40 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington301683K19000000
    48"40 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,600 lm89GlassF40T12—40 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island21683K37100000
    48"40 WCool (5,000 K)2,500 lm90GlassF40T12—40 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington61683K5900000
    48"40 WCool (5,000 K)2,500 lm90GlassF40T12—40 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington301683K58000000
    48"40 WDaylight (6,500 K)2,325 lm80GlassF40T12—40 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island21683K37200000
    48"40 WDaylight (6,500 K)2,325 lm90GlassF40T12—40 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington301683K16000000
     
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