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    14 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

    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.
    With Backup Battery—Bulbs with a backup battery stay lit for at least 90 minutes during a power outage in compliance with UL 924. Use their wire leads to hardwire them directly to a power source.
    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.
    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.)
     
    Fluorescent
    22"24 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,000 lm85GlassF24T5/HO, FP24/HO24 W20,000California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island21562K55000000
    22"24 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,000 lm85GlassF24T5/HO, FP24/HO24 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island401562K77000000
     
    T8 Bulb Shape (1" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Compatible (Type A)
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)2,000 lm82PlasticF32T8, FO3213 W70,00011619N2700000
    48"32 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,000 lm82PlasticF32T8, FO3213 W70,00011619N2800000
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass (Type B)
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)2,000 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214.5 W50,000259633N41000000
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)2,000 lm82PlasticF32T8, FO3213 W50,00019633N3500000
    48"32 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,000 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214.5 W50,000259633N42000000
     
    LED With Backup Battery—Ballast Bypass (Type B)
    48"32 WNeutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,100 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    2,000 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214.5 W50,000109633N39000000
     

    Recessed-Single-Contact-Base Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Recessed-Single-Contact-Base Tubular Light Bulbs.
    Replace the slender bulbs in lamps and task lights.
    Light
    Equiv. Halogen
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Operating Position
    Appearance
    Tech.
    Brightness,
    lm
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Bulb
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Color
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    T3 Bulb Shape (1/4" Base Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    150Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up
    Warm (3,000 K)Halogen2,00099150T3Q/CL1/2"3 1/8"Clear1504,00029392N1400000
     

    Terminal-Base Sealed-Beam Vehicle Headlamp Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Top View. Top orientation. Light Bulbs. Terminal-Base Sealed-Beam Vehicle Headlamp Light Bulbs.
    Image of Product. Screw-On Terminal Base. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Terminal-Base Sealed-Beam Vehicle Headlamp Light Bulbs, Screw-On Terminal Base.

    Top View

    Screw-On Terminal

    Base

    The sealed assembly withstands the rigors of outdoor use. In addition to using these bulbs in vehicles, they can be used for spot, flood, and emergency lighting. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
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    Bulb
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Wattage,
    W
    Appearance
    Tech.
    Intensity
    Setting
    Brightness,
    lm
    Material
    Dia.
    Color
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Screw-On Terminal Base
     
    PAR46 Bulb Shape
    404913150Warm (2,800 K)IncandescentNot Dimmable2,000Glass5 3/4"Clear153 3/4"8351K641000000
     

    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.
    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. To avoid future maintenance, you can also remove the ballast from your fixture and wire the socket directly to the power source.
    Equiv. Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Light Appearance
    Brightness,
    lm
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Each
    2G11 Base Number
     
    LED—Ballast-Bypass, Ballast Compatible (Type A, Type B)
    36Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)
    2,00082Plastic-Coated Glass16 5/16"1650,0001528K133000000
     

    Contact-Lug-Base Vehicle Headlamp Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Contact-Lug-Base Vehicle Headlamp Light Bulbs, Pointed Bulb, Style B.

    Style B

    Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
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    Bulb
    Style
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Color
    Voltage
    Wattage
    Brightness
    Tech.
    Intensity
    Setting
    Appearance
    Material
    Dia.
    Shape
    No.
    Rated
    Life
    Overall
    Lg.
    No. of Contact
    Lugs
    Each
     
    Pointed Bulb
    BH2 100WClear12V AC/12V DC100 W2,000 lmHalogenNot DimmableWarm (2,900 K)Glass3/8"T3200 hr.1 1/4"29613T104000000
     

    LED Light Bulbs for High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lights

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Light Bulbs. LED Light Bulbs for High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lights, Style A—For Bay, Bollard, Floodlight, Post Top, Wall Lights.

    Style A—For

    Bay,

    Bollard,

    Floodlight,

    Post Top,

    Wall Lights

    Change out the bulbs in your high-intensity discharge (HID) light fixture to lower energy costs. These LED bulbs last longer than other HID bulbs and achieve the same brightness with fewer lumens. They’re ballast bypass bulbs, so you can install them in a socket that’s wired directly to the power source. Match the wattage of the bulb you’re replacing.
    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.
    Style A—For Bay, Bollard, Floodlight, Post Top, Wall Lights
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Light Bulbs. LED Light Bulbs for High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lights, Style A—For Bay, Bollard, Floodlight, Post Top, Wall Lights.
    Style A look like traditional HID bulbs, so they’re often used in decorative fixtures.
    Adapters for Mogul Base Sockets—Add a socket adapter (sold separately) to use E26 medium base bulbs in fixtures with EX39 or E39 mogul base sockets.
    Bulbs
    Adapters for Mogul
    Base Sockets
    Equiv. Metal Halide
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Wattage
    Brightness
    Light
    Appearance
    Color
    Voltage, V AC
    Bulb
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Certification
    Each
    Each
    E26 Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
     
    80 CRI
    5014 W2,000 lmCool (5,000 K)Clear120/2773"7 1/16"25,000C-UL Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N820000001636N3200000
     
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