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    18 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.

    Screw-In-Base Light Bulbs

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

    Standard

    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.
    Selectable Light Appearance—If you aren't sure what you need, pick a bulb with a selectable light appearance.
    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.
    Features
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Standard Bulb—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    30 W
    70 W
    100 W
    A19Plastic2 3/8"FrostedCool (5,000 K)3 WayLED90500 lm
    1,050 lm
    1,600 lm
    5 W
    10 W
    16 W
    25,000 hr.4 3/4"11595N26000000121595N660000000
    100 WA19Glass2 3/8"ClearWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED901,600 lm16 W17,000 hr.4 1/2"41721K13600000161721K13700000
    100 WA19Glass2 3/8"ClearNeutral (3,500 K)DimmableLED901,600 lm16 W17,000 hr.4 3/8"41721K13800000161721K13900000
    100 WA19Glass2 5/16"ClearCool (5,000 K)DimmableLED901,600 lm16 W17,000 hr.4 1/2"41721K14100000161721K14200000
    100 WA21Glass2 5/8"ClearWarm (2,700 K)
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    DimmableLED901,600 lm16 W17,000 hr.5 1/8"Selectable Light Appearance21721K14300000241721K144000000
     

    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.
    Pkg. of 1
    Pkg. of 6
    Overall
    Lg.
    Equivalent Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage
    Light Appearance
    Base
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Brightness
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb Material
    Equiv. Fluorescent
    Bulb Trade No.
    Wattage
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    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
     

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

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

    LED (Horizontal, 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-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 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
    Bulb
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    LED—Ballast-Bypass, Ballast Compatible (Type A, Type B)
     
    G24q-1, G24q-2, G24q-3, GX24q-1, GX24q-2, GX24q-3, GX24q-4 Base
    42Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up
    Warm (2,700 K)
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    1,85082Plastic6 1/8"1650,00011619N99000000
     

    Bi-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bi-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs.
    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.
    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.
    T12 Bulb Shape (1 1/2" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Compatible (Type A)
    36"30 WWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)
    1,450 lm80Plastic-Coated GlassF30T1216 W35,00049633N21000000
     

    Socket-Base Vehicle Headlamp Light Bulbs

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

    Style B

    Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
    Light
    Bulb
    Style
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Color
    Voltage
    Wattage
    Brightness
    Tech.
    Intensity
    Setting
    Appearance
    Material
    Dia.
    Shape
    No.
    Rated
    Life
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
     
    Pointed Bulb
    B892Clear12V AC/12V DC16 W350 lmHalogenNot DimmableWarm (2,650 K)Glass7/16"T3 1/4300 hr.2 11/16"9613T14400000
     

    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
     

    Grow Light Bulbs

    Grow plants in areas with limited natural light. Designed to mimic the sun, these full-spectrum LED bulbs nourish plants at every stage, from seedling to flowering. They’re safe to use in wet environments, such as hydroponic gardens.
    Screw-In Base
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grow Light Bulbs. PAR38 Spotlight/Floodlight Bulb.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights.

    PAR38

    Spotlight/Floodlight

    Bulb

    Optional Plug-In

    Clip-On Fixtures

    Bulbs
    Optional Plug-In
    Clip-On Fixtures
    Wattage,
    W
    Screw-In Base Size
    Brightness,
    lm
    Bulb
    Material
    Light Appearance
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Each
    Each
    LED
     
    PAR38 Spotlight/Floodlight Bulb
    16Medium (Standard Household)900PlasticNeutral (3,500 K)25,0009735N120000001627K13000000
     
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