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    22 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.

    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

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

    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.
    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.
    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-Coated Glass Bulb—Plastic-coated glass bulbs are shatter resistant. If the glass breaks, the coating keeps shards from falling.
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    T5 Bulb Shape (5/8" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass (Type B)
    46"28 WWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)    		1,800 lm80GlassF28T5, FP2813 W50,00061665N39000000251665N250000000
     
    T8 Bulb Shape (1" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Compatible (Type A)
    48"32 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,800 lm82GlassF32T8, FO3218 W15,000————0259633N25000000
    48"32 WNeutral (4,000 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3218 W35,000————0259633N15000000
    48"32 WCool (5,000 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3218 W35,000————0259633N16000000
    48"32 WDaylight (6,500 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3218 W35,00029633N1700000259633N18000000
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass (Type B)
    48"32 WNeutral (4,000 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214 W50,000————0251627N33000000
    48"32 WCool (5,000 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214 W50,000————0251627N34000000
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass, Ballast Compatible (Type A, Type B)
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)    		1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3212 W50,00069633N6200000259633N47000000
     
    T12 Bulb Shape (1 1/2" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Compatible (Type A)
    48"40 WWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)    		1,800 lm80Plastic-Coated GlassF40T1220 W35,000109633N22000000————0
     

    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.
    PAR30 Bulb Shape (Long Neck)—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs, PAR30 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.
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    120V AC
     
    Plastic LED Bulb
    7515°
    		ClearNot DimmableWarm (3,000 K)901,8001825,0003 3/4"4 5/8"—11732N25300000061732N2520000000
    10040°
    		FrostedDimmableWarm (2,700 K)
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)    		901,8001525,0003 3/4"4 5/8"Selectable Light Appearance14074N26300000124074N273000000
     

    U-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Light Bulbs. U-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs.
    Image of Specification. T8 Bulb Shape. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. T8 Bulb Shape. U-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs.

    T8 Bulb

    Shape

    Replace the U-shaped fluorescent bulbs in your fixture or upgrade to LED. These bulbs are often used in 2'×2' ceiling lights. Select a light appearance to match your existing lighting. Bulbs with more than one light appearance have a switch which allows you to match other lights in the room.
    LED—LED bulbs last longer and are more efficient than fluorescent bulbs. They’re compatible with most instant-start electronic ballasts, or you can use them in sockets wired directly to the power source. Check if your ballast is compatible by selecting a part number and clicking product detail. These bulbs are made for T8 sockets, but can be used in T12 sockets that are wired directly to a power source.
    Plastic-Coated Glass Bulb—Plastic-coated glass bulbs are shatter resistant. If the glass breaks, the coating keeps shards from falling.
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    T8 Bulb Shape (1" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass, Ballast Compatible (Type A, Type B)
    22 1/2"32 WWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,100 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)    		6"1,800 lm82Plastic-Coated GlassFB32T8, FBO3216 W36,0008315K210000008315K2110000000
     

    O-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Light Bulbs. O-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs, T5 Bulb Shape.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Light Bulbs. O-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs, T9 Bulb Shape.

    T5 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.
    CFL—CFL bulbs contain small amounts of mercury. For disposal information, visit www.epa.gov/cfl.
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    T5 Bulb Shape (5/8" Dia.)
     
    CFL
    9"22 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,800 lm82GlassFC22T522 W12,00011614K3900000
     
    T9 Bulb Shape (1 1/8" Dia.)
     
    CFL
    12"32 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,800 lm62GlassFC12T932 W12,00011614K370000
     

    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.
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    2G11 Base Number
     
    CFL
    24Neutral (3,500 K)1,80082Glass12 7/8"2412,0001528K12400000
    24Neutral (4,100 K)1,80082Glass12 7/8"2412,0001528K1250000
     
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