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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 Miniature Light Bulbs

    Replace bulbs in tight spaces, such as those in indicators and vehicle lights. Pins on either side of the base lock these bulbs into sockets.
    Bulb
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    Wattage
    Light
    Technology
    Rated
    Life
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Shape
    No.
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Single Contact—BA15s Small Base (0.59" Dia.)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bayonet-Base Miniature Light Bulbs, Tapered Bulb.

    Tapered

    Bulb

    Image of Specification. Small Bayonet Base. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Small Bayonet Base. Bayonet-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.

    Small

    Bayonet Base

     
    Tapered Bulb
    876.8V AC/6.8V DC13 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T10900000
    9312.8V AC/12.8V DC13.3 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear101505K110000
    19912.8V AC/12.8V DC28.8 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T230000
    2096.5V AC/6.5V DC11.6 WIncandescentNot Rated1 3/4"3/4"GlassB6Clear109527T0010000
    30528V AC/28V DC14.3 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T55500000
    30728V AC/28V DC18.8 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T55800000
    30928V AC/28V DC25.2 WIncandescentNot Rated2.38"1.38"GlassS11Clear109527T12300000
    31128V AC/28V DC36.1 WIncandescentNot Rated2.38"1.38"GlassS11Clear11505K3830000
    100312.8V AC/12.8V DC12 WIncandescentNot Rated1 3/4"3/4"GlassB6Clear109527T0060000
    107312.8V AC/12.8V DC23 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear101505K230000
    109312.8V AC/12.8V DC15.2 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T280000
    11296.4V AC/6.4V DC16.8 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T1050000
    11336.2V AC/6.2V DC24.2 WIncandescentNot Rated2 1/4"1.38"GlassRP11Clear51505K120000
    114112.8V AC/12.8V DC18.4 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear101505K4610000
    115612.8V AC/12.8V DC26.9 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear101505K710000
    1156LL12.8V AC/12.8V DC26.9 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T900000
    115912.8V AC/12.8V DC20.5 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T2040000
    11835.5V AC/5.5V DC34.4 WIncandescentNot Rated2 1/4"1.38"GlassRP11Clear11505K720000
    119512.5V AC/12.5V DC37.5 WIncandescentNot Rated2 1/4"1.38"GlassRP11Clear51505K44200000
    120328V AC/28V DC19.9 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T66400000
    129512.5V AC/12.5V DC37.5 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T1800000
    130828V AC/28V DC15.7 WIncandescentNot Rated1 3/4"3/4"GlassB6Clear109527T01100000
    130928V AC/28V DC14.6 WIncandescentNot Rated1 3/4"3/4"GlassB6Clear109527T0100000
    159128V AC/28V DC17.1 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T66800000
    16196.7V AC/6.7V DC12.7 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear19527T1080000
    16515V AC/5V DC3 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear101505K11300000
    166528V AC/28V DC22.4 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T77300000
    169128V AC/28V DC17.1 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T77600000
    17236.2V AC/6.2V DC27.9 WIncandescentNot Rated2.38"1.38"GlassS11Clear19527T1210000
    223228V AC/28V DC0.6 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T77900000
    223328V AC/28V DC22.4 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T88100000
    750612V AC/12V DC21 WIncandescentNot Rated2.07"1"GlassS8Clear101505K23800000
    751124V AC/24V DC21.1 WIncandescentNot Rated2.06"1"GlassS8Clear101505K23600000
    FMY12.8V AC/12.8V DC12.8 WIncandescentNot Rated1 3/4"3/4"GlassB6Clear101505K3740000
     
    Double Contact—BA15d Small Base (0.59" Dia.)
    Image of Specification. Small Bayonet Base. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Small Bayonet Base. Bayonet-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.

    Small

    Bayonet Base

     
    Tapered Bulb
    886.8V AC/6.8V DC13 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T110000
    9412.8V AC/12.8V DC13.3 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T210000
    10412.8V AC/12.8V DC12.8 WIncandescentNot Rated1 3/4"3/4"GlassB6Clear109527T0090000
    30628V AC/28V DC14.3 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear51505K38200000
    30828V AC/28V DC18.8 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T66200000
    31028V AC/28V DC25.2 WIncandescentNot Rated2.38"1.38"GlassS11Clear109527T12400000
    31228V AC/28V DC36.1 WIncandescentNot Rated2.38"1.38"GlassS11Clear11505K450000
    100412.8V AC/12.8V DC12 WIncandescentNot Rated1 3/4"3/4"GlassB6Clear109527T0080000
    105432V AC/32V DC23.7 WIncandescentNot Rated2 1/4"1.38"GlassRP11Clear109527T100000
    106240V AC/40V DC36.8 WIncandescentNot Rated2 1/4"1.38"GlassRP11Clear11505K4800000
    107612.8V AC/12.8V DC23 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T260000
    11306.4V AC/6.4V DC16.8 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T1060000
    11346.2V AC/6.2V DC24.2 WIncandescentNot Rated2 1/4"1.38"GlassRP11Clear109527T09200000
    114212.8V AC/12.8V DC18.4 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T50000
    1156DC12.8V AC/12.8V DC26.9 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T80000
    11845.5V AC/5.5V DC34.4 WIncandescentNot Rated2 1/4"1.38"GlassRP11Clear11505K560000
    119612.5V AC/12.5V DC37.5 WIncandescentNot Rated2 1/4"1.38"GlassRP11Clear51505K44300000
    120428V AC/28V DC19.9 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T66500000
    122832V AC/32V DC14.4 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T66600000
    122940V AC/40V DC15.2 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T66700000
    14936.5V AC/6.5V DC17.9 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear11505K610000
    163828V AC/28V DC28.6 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T77100000
    169228V AC/28V DC17.1 WIncandescentNot Rated2"1"GlassS8Clear109527T77800000
    17246.2V AC/6.2V DC27.9 WIncandescentNot Rated2.38"1.38"GlassS11Clear109527T12200000
     

    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
    3S6120V AC/120V DC3 W10 lmIncandescent1,000 hr.Clear1 7/8"3/4"GlassS611628K2600000
    6S612V AC/12V DC6 W45 lmIncandescent1,400 hr.Clear1 7/8"3/4"GlassS6108357K2500000
    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
    10S6120V AC/120V DC10 W70 lmIncandescent1,500 hr.Clear1 7/8"3/4"GlassS611628K1890000
    10S6220V AC/220V DC10 W30 lmIncandescent1,500 hr.Clear1 7/8"3/4"GlassS618358K110000
     

    Bayonet-Base Light Bulbs

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

    Dual-Filament Bayonet-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front View. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Dual-Filament Bayonet-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.
    Image of Product. Side View. Side1 orientation. Light Bulbs. Dual-Filament Bayonet-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.

    Front

    View

    Side View

    Often used in taillights and brake lights. These bulbs have two filaments that operate at different brightness levels, with the second filament shining brighter when activated. Pins on either side of the base lock these bulbs into sockets. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
    Light
    Bulb
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Voltage
    Wattage
    Brightness
    Tech.
    Intensity
    Setting
    Rated
    Life
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Shape
    No.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Double Contact—BA15d Small Base (0.59" Dia.)
     
    Tapered Bulb
    11586.4V AC
    6.4V DC
    7V AC
    7V DC
    5.25 W
    16.83 W
    38 lm
    264 lm
    Incandescent2 Way1,000 hr.
    200 hr.
    Clear2"1"GlassS8109527T10700000
    117612.8V AC
    12.8V DC
    14V AC
    14V DC
    8.26 W
    17.15 W
    75 lm
    264 lm
    Incandescent2 Way1,500 hr.
    300 hr.
    Clear2"1"GlassS8109527T2050000
     

    Index-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Side View. Side1 orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Light Bulbs. Index-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.
    Image of Product. Tapered Bulb (Front View). Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Index-Base Miniature Light Bulbs, Double Contact, Tapered Bulb.

    Side View

    Tapered

    Bulb

    (Front

    View)

    Often used in taillights, brake lights, indicators, and other vehicle lights. These bulbs have two filaments that operate at different brightness levels, with the second filament shining brighter when activated. They lock into sockets in tight spaces with offset pins on the base; one pin is slightly higher on the base than the other pin. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
    Light
    Bulb
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Voltage
    Wattage
    Brightness
    Tech.
    Intensity
    Setting
    Rated
    Life
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Shape
    No.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Double Contact—BAY15d (0.6" Dia.)
     
    Tapered Bulb
    19812.8V AC
    12.8V DC
    14V AC
    14V DC
    9.52 W
    28.8 W
    38 lm
    402 lm
    Incandescent2 Way5,000 hr.
    1,200 hr.
    Clear2"1"GlassS8109527T2200000
    101612.8V AC
    12.8V DC
    14V AC
    14V DC
    8.26 W
    17.15 W
    75 lm
    264 lm
    Incandescent2 Way1,500 hr.
    300 hr.
    Clear2"1"GlassS8109527T240000
    103412.8V AC
    12.8V DC
    14V AC
    14V DC
    8.59 W
    23 W
    38 lm
    402 lm
    Incandescent2 Way5,000 hr.
    200 hr.
    Clear2"1"GlassS8101505K570000
    11546.3V AC
    6.3V DC
    7V AC
    7V DC
    5.25 W
    16.57 W
    38 lm
    264 lm
    Incandescent2 Way1,000 hr.
    200 hr.
    Clear2"1"GlassS8109527T1030000
    115712.8V AC
    12.8V DC
    14V AC
    14V DC
    8.26 W
    26.9 W
    38 lm
    402 lm
    Incandescent2 Way5,000 hr.
    1,200 hr.
    Clear2"1"GlassS8101505K580000
    1157A12.8V AC
    12.8V DC
    14V AC
    14V DC
    8.26 W
    26.88 W
    28 lm
    302 lm
    Incandescent2 Way5,000 hr.
    1,200 hr.
    Amber2"1"GlassS8109527T1160000
    1157LL12.8V AC
    12.8V DC
    14V AC
    14V DC
    8.26 W
    26.88 W
    38 lm
    402 lm
    Incandescent2 Way10,000 hr.
    2,400 hr.
    Clear2"1"GlassS8109527T11700000
    166228V AC
    28V DC
    9.52 W
    25.2 W
    75 lm
    402 lm
    Incandescent2 Way1,000 hr.
    400 hr.
    Clear2"1"GlassS8109527T77200000
    205712.8V AC
    12.8V DC
    14V AC
    14V DC
    6.72 W
    26.9 W
    25 lm
    402 lm
    Incandescent2 Way5,000 hr.
    1,200 hr.
    Clear2"1"GlassS8101505K870000
    235712.8V AC
    12.8V DC
    14V AC
    14V DC
    8.26 W
    28.16 W
    38 lm
    503 lm
    Incandescent2 Way5,000 hr.
    400 hr.
    Clear2"1"GlassS8101505K2150000
     

    Dual-Filament Wedge-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Tapered. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Dual-Filament Wedge-Base Miniature Light Bulbs, Tapered Bulb.
    Image of Specification. Wide Wedge Base. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Wide Wedge Base. Dual-Filament Wedge-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.

    Tapered

    Wide Wedge

    Base

    Often used in taillights and brake lights. These bulbs have two filaments that operate at different brightness levels, with the second filament shining brighter when activated. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
    Light
    Bulb
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Voltage
    Wattage
    Brightness
    Tech.
    Intensity
    Setting
    Rated
    Life
    Overall
    Lg.
    Color
    Material
    Dia.
    Shape
    No.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Wide Base (0.63" Wd.)
     
    Tapered Bulb
    305714V AC
    12.8V AC
    6.72 W
    26.88 W
    25 lm
    402 lm
    Incandescent2 Way5,000 hr.
    1,200 hr.
    2.09"ClearGlass1"S8109527T217000000
    3057LL14V AC
    12.8V AC
    6.72 W
    26.88 W
    25 lm
    402 lm
    Incandescent2 Way10,000 hr.
    2,000 hr.
    2.09"ClearGlass1"S8109527T21800000
    315714V AC
    12.8V AC
    8.3 W
    26.9 W
    38 lm
    400 lm
    Incandescent2 Way5,000 hr.
    1,200 hr.
    2.09"ClearGlass1"S8101505K21600000
    3157LL14V AC
    12.8V AC
    8.26 W
    26.88 W
    38 lm
    402 lm
    Incandescent2 Way10,000 hr.
    2,000 hr.
    2.09"ClearGlass1"S8109527T22900000
    3157NA14V AC
    12.8V AC
    8.26 W
    26.88 W
    28 lm
    302 lm
    Incandescent2 Way5,000 hr.
    1,200 hr.
    2.09"AmberGlass1"S8109527T33600000
    3157NALL14V AC
    12.8V AC
    8.26 W
    26.88 W
    28 lm
    302 lm
    Incandescent2 Way10,000 hr.
    2,000 hr.
    2.09"AmberGlass1"S8109527T33700000
    345714V AC
    12.8V AC
    8.26 W
    28.16 W
    38 lm
    503 lm
    Incandescent2 Way5,000 hr.
    400 hr.
    2.09"ClearGlass1"S8109527T44500000
    4114LL14V AC8.26 W
    31.2 W
    38 lm
    402 lm
    Incandescent2 Way10,000 hr.
    4,000 hr.
    2.09"ClearGlass1"S8109527T28200000
    4157LL14V AC
    12.8V AC
    8.26 W
    28.54 W
    38 lm
    402 lm
    Incandescent2 Way10,000 hr.
    3,600 hr.
    2.09"ClearGlass1"S8109527T55100000
    4157NALL14V AC
    12.8V AC
    8.26 W
    28.54 W
    25 lm
    302 lm
    Incandescent2 Way10,000 hr.
    4,000 hr.
    2.09"AmberGlass1"S8109527T55200000
     

    Screw-In-Base Light Bulbs

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

    Tapered 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.
    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.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Tapered Bulb—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
     
    130V AC
    11 WS14Glass1 3/4"ClearWarm (2,850 K)DimmableIncandescent10070 lm11 W3,000 hr.3 1/2"11628K62300000———0
     
    120V AC
    11 WS14Plastic1 3/4"ClearWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED9070 lm1 W15,000 hr.3 5/16"41721K1720000241721K173000000
    11 WS14Glass1 3/4"ClearWarm (2,850 K)DimmableIncandescent10070 lm11 W3,000 hr.3 1/2"61721K2540000———0
    40 WST19Glass2 1/2"ClearWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90450 lm5 W15,000 hr.5 5/16"41721K17400000161721K17500000
    60 WST19Glass2 1/2"ClearWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90800 lm8.8 W15,000 hr.5 5/16"41721K17600000161721K17700000
    100 WST19Glass2 1/2"ClearWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED901,100 lm12 W15,000 hr.5 1/2"41721K17800000161721K17900000
     

    Prefocus-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Prefocus-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.
    Often used as the light source in microscopes, inspection instruments, and industrial testing equipment. A prefocus collar fixes the bulb in place for accurate beam focus. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
    Bulb
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Voltage
    Wattage
    Brightness
    Operating
    Position
    Light
    Technology
    Rated
    Life
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Shape
    No.
    Each
    Double Contact—P15d Candelabra Base (0.59" Dia.)
     
    Tapered Bulb
    14606.5V AC/6.5V DC17.9 W289 lmHorizontalIncandescent100 hr.Clear2"1"GlassS81505K59000000
    1460X6.5V AC/6.5V DC17.9 W289 lmHorizontalIncandescent100 hr.Clear2"1"GlassS81505K7900000
    16306.5V AC/6.5V DC17.9 W289 lmHorizontalIncandescent100 hr.Clear2"1"GlassS81505K620000
    1631X6.5V AC/6.5V DC17.9 W289 lmHorizontalIncandescent100 hr.Clear2"1"GlassS81505K630000
    163420V AC/20V DC20 W302 lmHorizontalIncandescent200 hr.Clear2"1"GlassS81505K2590000
     

    Wedge-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Wedge-Base Miniature Light Bulbs, Tapered Bulb.
    Image of Specification. Wide Wedge Base. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Wide Wedge Base. Wedge-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.

    Tapered

    Bulb

    Wide 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.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Wide Base (0.63" Wd.)
     
    Tapered Bulb
    315512.820.5 W264 lmIncandescentNot RatedClear2.09"1"GlassS8109527T226000000
    315612.826.9 W402 lmIncandescentNot RatedClear2.09"1"GlassS8109527T22700000
    3156LL12.826.9 W402 lmIncandescentNot RatedClear2.09"1"GlassS8109527T22800000
     
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