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    55 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.
    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.
    Plastic-Coated Glass Bulb—Plastic-coated glass bulbs are shatter resistant. If the glass breaks, the coating keeps shards from falling.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Equivalent Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage
    Light Appearance
    Brightness
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb Material
    Equiv. Fluorescent
    Bulb Trade No.
    Wattage
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    T5 Bulb Shape (5/8" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass (Type B)
    6"4 WNeutral (4,000 K)150 lm82Plastic-Coated GlassF4T52 W50,00021562K84000000
    6"4 WNeutral (4,000 K)150 lm82Plastic-Coated GlassF4T52 W50,000101562K8500000
    12"8 WNeutral (4,000 K)400 lm80GlassF8T54 W50,00011665N330000
    12"8 WNeutral (4,000 K)400 lm80GlassF8T54 W50,000101665N3400000
    21"13 WNeutral (4,000 K)700 lm80GlassF13T57 W50,000101665N3500000
    22"14 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,000 lm82GlassF14T5, FP148 W50,00021665N2900000
    22"14 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,000 lm82GlassF14T5, FP148 W50,000251665N15000000
    34"21 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,400 lm82GlassF21T5, FP2111 W50,00061665N3100000
    34"21 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,400 lm82GlassF21T5, FP2111 W50,000251665N16000000
    34"21 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,500 lm82GlassF21T5, FP2111 W50,00061665N3200000
    34"21 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,500 lm82GlassF21T5, FP2111 W50,000251665N17000000
    46"54 WNeutral (3,500 K)3,400 lm82GlassF54T5/HO, FP54/HO24 W50,00061665N2200000
    46"54 WNeutral (3,500 K)3,400 lm82GlassF54T5/HO, FP54/HO24 W50,000251665N18000000
    46"54 WNeutral (4,100 K)3,500 lm82GlassF54T5/HO, FP54/HO24 W50,00061665N5100000
    46"54 WNeutral (4,100 K)3,500 lm82GlassF54T5/HO, FP54/HO24 W50,000251665N19000000
     
    T8 Bulb Shape (1" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Compatible (Type A)
    18"15 WWarm (3,000 K)1,000 lm80Plastic-Coated GlassF15T812 W35,00019633N1100000
    18"15 WWarm (3,000 K)1,000 lm80Plastic-Coated GlassF15T812 W35,000129633N12000000
    18"15 WNeutral (4,000 K)1,000 lm80Plastic-Coated GlassF15T812 W35,00019633N1300000
    18"15 WNeutral (4,000 K)1,000 lm80Plastic-Coated GlassF15T812 W35,000129633N14000000
    18"15 WCool (5,000 K)1,000 lm80Plastic-Coated GlassF15T812 W35,00011501K1410000
    18"15 WCool (5,000 K)1,000 lm80Plastic-Coated GlassF15T812 W35,000121501K511000000
    48"32 WNeutral (4,000 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3218 W35,000259633N15000000
    48"32 WCool (5,000 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3218 W35,000259633N16000000
    48"32 WDaylight (6,500 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3218 W35,00029633N1700000
    48"32 WDaylight (6,500 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3218 W35,000259633N18000000
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass (Type B)
    24"17 WWarm (3,000 K)1,100 lm82GlassF17T8, FO179 W50,000259633N55000000
    24"17 WWarm (3,000 K)1,150 lm82PlasticF17T8, FO178 W50,00019633N260000
    24"17 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,100 lm82GlassF17T8, FO179 W50,000259633N56000000
    24"17 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,250 lm82PlasticF17T8, FO178 W50,00019633N270000
    24"17 WNeutral (4,000 K)1,150 lm82GlassF17T8, FO179 W50,000259633N57000000
    24"17 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,250 lm82PlasticF17T8, FO178 W50,00019633N280000
    24"17 WCool (5,000 K)1,150 lm82GlassF17T8, FO179 W50,000259633N58000000
    24"17 WCool (5,000 K)1,250 lm82PlasticF17T8, FO178 W50,00019633N290000
    36"25 WWarm (3,000 K)1,400 lm80GlassF25T8, FO2512 W50,000251627N35000000
    36"25 WWarm (3,000 K)1,550 lm82PlasticF25T8, FO2511 W50,00019633N310000
    36"25 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,400 lm80GlassF25T8, FO2512 W50,000251627N36000000
    36"25 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,650 lm82PlasticF25T8, FO2511 W50,00019633N320000
    36"25 WNeutral (4,000 K)1,450 lm80GlassF25T8, FO2512 W50,000251627N37000000
    36"25 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,650 lm82PlasticF25T8, FO2511 W50,00019633N330000
    36"25 WCool (5,000 K)1,450 lm80GlassF25T8, FO2512 W50,000251627N38000000
    36"25 WCool (5,000 K)1,650 lm82PlasticF25T8, FO2511 W50,00019633N340000
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)1,700 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214 W50,000251627N31000000
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)2,000 lm82PlasticF32T8, FO3213 W50,00019633N3500000
    48"32 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,700 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214 W50,000251627N32000000
    48"32 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,100 lm82PlasticF32T8, FO3213 W50,00019633N3600000
    48"32 WNeutral (4,000 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214 W50,000251627N33000000
    48"32 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,100 lm82PlasticF32T8, FO3213 W50,00019633N3700000
    48"32 WCool (5,000 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214 W50,000251627N34000000
    48"32 WCool (5,000 K)2,100 lm82PlasticF32T8, FO3213 W50,00019633N3800000
     
    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
     
    T12 Bulb Shape (1 1/2" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Compatible (Type A)
    24"20 WWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)    		1,200 lm80Plastic-Coated GlassF20T1214 W35,00069633N1900000
    36"30 WWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)    		1,450 lm80Plastic-Coated GlassF30T1216 W35,00049633N2100000
    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
     

    Recessed-Double-Contact-Base Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Recessed-Double-Contact-Base Tubular Light Bulbs.
    Image of Specification. T8 Bulb Shape. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. T8 Bulb Shape. Recessed-Double-Contact-Base Tubular Light Bulbs.

    T8 Bulb

    Shape

    Replace existing fluorescent light bulbs that have recessed contacts or upgrade them to LED. Select a light appearance to match your existing lighting. Bulbs with more than one light appearance have a switch so you can match other lights in the room.
    LED—LED bulbs last longer and are more efficient than fluorescent bulbs. To install these bulbs, bypass the ballast by wiring the socket directly to the power source. Use them in fixtures with double-ended wiring, where the power is wired to both sockets.
    Plastic-Coated Glass Bulb—Plastic-coated glass bulbs are shatter resistant. If the glass breaks, the coating keeps shards from falling.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Equivalent Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage
    Light Appearance
    Brightness
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb Material
    Equiv. Fluorescent
    Bulb Trade No.
    Wattage
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    T8 Bulb Shape (1" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass (Type B)
    48"63 WNeutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)    		2,600 lm80Plastic-Coated GlassF48T8/HO18 W50,000101504K360000000
    96"59 W
    86 W
    96 W    		Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)    		3,500 lm
    4,400 lm
    5,500 lm    		80Plastic-Coated GlassF96T8/HO24 W
    32 W
    40 W    		50,000101504K37000000
     
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