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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.

    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.
    BR30 Bulb Shape—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs, BR30 Bulb Shape.
    BR and R bulbs cast broad beams, ideal for large can fixtures.
    Light
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    Pkg. of 4
    Equiv. Incandescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Beam
    Angle
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    Intensity
    Setting
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    W
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    Pkg.
    120V AC
     
    Plastic LED Bulb
    100110°
    		FrostedDimmableCool (5,000 K)901,4001515,0003 3/4"5 1/8"4074N920000004074N93000000
     
    BR40 Bulb Shape—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs, BR40 Bulb Shape.
    BR and R bulbs cast broad beams, ideal for large can fixtures.
    Warm (2,700 K)—A 2,700K (warm) light appearance resembles incandescent bulbs.
    Selectable Light Appearance—If you aren't sure what you need, pick a bulb with a selectable light appearance.
    Light
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    Large Pack
    Equiv. Incandescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Beam
    Angle
    Color
    Intensity
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    Appearance
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    lm
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    W
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    Features
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    120V AC
     
    Plastic LED Bulb
    100110°
    		FrostedDimmableWarm (2,700 K)
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)    		901,40015.525,0005"6 5/16"Selectable Light Appearance24074N27000000124074N280000000
    120110°
    		FrostedDimmableWarm (2,700 K)901,40015.525,0004 13/16"6 3/8"—————0121732N115000000
    120110°
    		FrostedDimmableWarm (2,700 K)901,40015.525,0005"6 5/16"—11732N11400000————0
    120110°
    		FrostedDimmableCool (5,000 K)901,40015.525,0005"6 5/16"—24074N3400000124074N35000000
     
    PAR38 Bulb Shape—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs, PAR38 Bulb Shape.
    PAR bulbs throw tighter, farther-reaching spotlight beams, like those in outdoor security systems.
    Warm (3,000 K)—A 3,000K (warm) light appearance resembles halogen bulbs.
    Selectable Light Appearance—If you aren't sure what you need, pick a bulb with a selectable light appearance.
    Light
    Small Pack
    Large Pack
    Equiv. Incandescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Beam
    Angle
    Color
    Intensity
    Setting
    Appearance
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Brightness,
    lm
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
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    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Features
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    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    120V AC
     
    Plastic LED Bulb
    10040°
    		ClearDimmableWarm (3,000 K)901,40017.525,0004 3/4"5"—14074N292000000124074N2130000000
    10040°
    		ClearDimmableNeutral (4,000 K)901,40017.525,0004 3/4"5"—14074N22300000124074N233000000
    12040°
    		FrostedDimmableWarm (3,000 K)901,40015.525,0004 3/4"5"—18715K66300000————0
    12040°
    		FrostedDimmableWarm (3,000 K)901,40015.525,0004 3/4"5 1/8"—————0121732N781000000
    12040°
    		FrostedDimmableCool (5,000 K)901,40015.525,0004 3/4"5"—18715K1700000————0
    12040°
    		FrostedDimmableCool (5,000 K)901,40015.525,0004 3/4"5 1/8"—————0121732N811000000
    12040°
    		FrostedDimmableWarm (2,700 K)
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)    		901,40015.525,0004 3/4"5 1/4"Selectable Light Appearance24074N4300000244074N44000000
     

    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. T8 Bulb Shape. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. T8 Bulb Shape. Bi-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs.

    T5 Bulb

    Shape

    T8 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.
    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 fluorescent bulbs, since they work with most instant-start electronic ballasts. Check if your ballast is compatible by selecting a part number and clicking product detail.
    Plastic Bulb—Plastic bulbs are shatterproof.
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    T5 Bulb Shape (5/8" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass (Type B)
    34"21 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,400 lm82GlassF21T5, FP2111 W50,00061665N31000000251665N160000000
     
    T8 Bulb Shape (1" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Compatible (Type A)
    36"25 WNeutral (4,000 K)1,400 lm80PlasticF25T8, FO258.5 W70,00011619N1700000101619N57000000
    36"25 WCool (5,000 K)1,400 lm80PlasticF25T8, FO258.5 W70,00011619N1800000101619N58000000
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass (Type B)
    36"25 WWarm (3,000 K)1,400 lm80GlassF25T8, FO2512 W50,000————0251627N35000000
    36"25 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,400 lm80GlassF25T8, FO2512 W50,000————0251627N36000000
     

    O-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Light Bulbs. O-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs, T9 Bulb Shape.

    T9 Bulb Shape

    Swap new circular CFL bulbs into your fixture or upgrade to LED. These bulbs are often used in illuminated workstation magnifiers. Select a light appearance to match your existing lighting. Bulbs with more than one light appearance have a switch that allows you to match other lights in the room.
    LED—LED bulbs last longer and are more efficient than CFL bulbs. They work with most electronic ballasts, so you can use them in existing fixtures without rewiring the socket. Check if your ballast is compatible by selecting a part number and clicking product detail.
    Pkg. of 1
    Pkg. of 12
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    Dia.
    Equivalent Fluorescent
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    Light Appearance
    Brightness
    Color Rendering
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    Bulb
    Material
    Equiv. Fluorescent
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    Wattage
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    hr.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    T9 Bulb Shape (1 1/8" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Compatible (Type A)
    8 3/8"22 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,400 lm80PlasticFC8T915 W25,0001614K420000001614K430000000
    8 3/8"22 WDaylight (6,500 K)1,400 lm80PlasticFC8T915 W25,0001614K44000001614K45000000
     

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

    Image of Product. LED (Horizontal Operating Position). Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Four-Pin Wedge-Base Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs, LED, Horizontal.
    Image of Product. LED (Base Up and Base Down Operating Position). Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Four-Pin Wedge-Base Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs, LED, Base Up, Base Down.

    LED (Horizontal

    Operating Position)

    LED (Base

    Up and Base

    Down Operating

    Position)

    Change out the four-pin wedge base CFL bulbs in your fixture, or upgrade to LED. Often used in can lights, 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.
    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 Compatible LED—Ballast-compatible bulbs are a quick replacement for CFL bulbs, since they work with most electronic 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
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    Material
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    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
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    Qty.
    Pkg.
    LED—Ballast Compatible (Type A)
     
    G24q-1, G24q-2, G24q-3, GX24q-1, GX24q-2, GX24q-3, GX24q-4 Base
    32HorizontalNeutral (3,500 K)1,40082Plastic6 7/16"1250,00011647N54000000
    32Base Down
    Base Up    		Warm (3,000 K)1,40082Plastic4 15/16"1250,00011647N5700000
     
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