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    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.

    Metal Halide Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Metal Halide Light Bulbs, Blown-Tubular Bulb.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Metal Halide Light Bulbs, Cone Bulb.

    Blown-Tubular

    Bulb

    Cone Bulb

    Replace the metal-halide light bulbs in your fixture.
    Open Fixture—Bulbs for open fixtures have a strong outer shell to keep them from shattering if they fail.
    EX39 Base Number—Bulbs with an EX39 base can also be used in E39 sockets.
    Cannot Be Sold to Canada—Bulbs that cannot be sold to Canada exceed local regulatory limits on mercury content.
    Bulb
    Wattage,
    W
    Light Appearance
    Brightness,
    lm
    Shape
    No.
    Material
    Dia.
    Operating Position
    Color Rendering
    Index
    For Ballast
    ANSI No.
    Ballast
    Start Type
    Restart Time,
    min.
    Color
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Each
    For Enclosed Fixtures
     
    Cone—E39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
    175Neutral (3,800 K)13,600ED28Glass3 1/2"Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up
    65M57Probe5 to 10Frosted10,0008 1/4"Canada1970K63000000
    175Neutral (4,200 K)14,000ED28Glass3 1/2"Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up
    65M57Probe5 to 10Clear10,0008 1/4"Canada1970K6400000
     
    For Enclosed, Open Fixtures
     
    Cone—E26 Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
    175Neutral (4,000 K)14,000ED17Glass2 1/8"Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up
    65M57Probe5 to 20Clear12,0005 7/16"Canada1970K5400000
     
    Blown Tubular—EX39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
    175Neutral (4,000 K)14,400BT28Glass3 1/2"Base Up65M57Probe15 to 20Clear10,0008 3/8"Canada8352K2700000
     

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

    Style A—For

    Bay,

    Bollard,

    Floodlight,

    Post Top,

    Wall Lights

    Style C—For

    Bollard,

    Post Top

    Lights

    Style D—For Floodlight, 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.
    EX39 Base Number—Bulbs with an EX39 mogul base can also be used in E39 mogul base sockets.
    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
    17532 W5,000 lmCool (5,000 K)Clear120/2773 9/16"9 1/2"25,000C-UL Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N830000001636N3200000
     
    EX39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
     
    80 CRI
    17532 W4,500 lmWarm (2,200 K)Clear120/2773 1/2"9 7/16"50,000C-ETL Listed
    DLC Listed
    ETL Listed
    1636N5500000———0
    17532 W5,000 lmCool (5,000 K)Clear120/2773 9/16"8 7/16"25,000C-UL Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N8500000———0
    17532 W5,500 lmNeutral (4,000 K)Clear120/2773 1/2"9 7/16"50,000C-ETL Listed
    DLC Listed
    ETL Listed
    1636N5600000———0
     
    Style C—For Bollard, Post Top Lights
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. LED Light Bulbs for High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lights, Style C—For Bollard, Post Top Lights.
    EX39 Base Number—Bulbs with an EX39 mogul base can also be used in E39 mogul base sockets.
    Frosted—Frosted bulbs cast softer light than clear bulbs. They help reduce glare in fixtures where the bulb is visible.
    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.
    Motion Sensors—Add a motion sensor (sold separately) to the end of a bulb to light up HID fixtures when they detect movement after dark.
    Remote Controls for Motion Sensors—To make changes to the reach and sensitivity of a motion sensor, you'll need a remote control (sold separately).
    Bulbs
    Adapters for Mogul
    Base Sockets
    Motion Sensors
    Remote Controls for
    Motion Sensors
    Equiv. Metal Halide
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Wattage
    Brightness
    Light Appearance
    Color
    Voltage, V AC
    Bulb
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Certification
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    E26 Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
     
    80 CRI
    17545 W5,850 lmWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Frosted120/2773 7/8"7 1/16"50,000C-UL Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N690000001636N3200000———0———0
    17545 W6,165 lmNeutral (4,000 K)Clear120/2773 3/8"7.78125"35,000C-UL Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N71000001636N320000———0———0
    17545 W6,210 lmCool (5,000 K)Clear120/2773 3/8"7.78125"35,000C-UL Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N72000001636N320000———0———0
    17545 W6,975 lmCool (5,000 K)Clear120/2772 7/16"9 5/8"50,000C-UL Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N92000001636N320000———0———0
     
    EX39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
     
    80 CRI
    17522 W
    45 W
    3,060 lm
    5,850 lm
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Frosted120/2773 7/8"7.34375"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N7400000———0———0———0
    17536 W
    45 W
    54 W
    7,560 lm
    8,400 lm
    8,100 lm
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Clear120/2773 3/8"10"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    1638N36600000———01636N340000001636N35000000
     
    Style D—For Floodlight, Wall Lights
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. LED Light Bulbs for High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lights, Style D—For Floodlight, Wall Lights.
    Style D have a rotating base, so you can aim the beam where you need it.
    EX39 Base Number—Bulbs with an EX39 mogul base can also be used in E39 mogul base sockets.
    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.
    Motion Sensors—Add a motion sensor (sold separately) to the end of a bulb to light up HID fixtures when they detect movement after dark.
    Remote Controls for Motion Sensors—To make changes to the reach and sensitivity of a motion sensor, you'll need a remote control (sold separately).
    Bulbs
    Adapters for Mogul
    Base Sockets
    Motion Sensors
    Remote Controls for
    Motion Sensors
    Equiv. Metal Halide
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Wattage
    Brightness
    Light Appearance
    Color
    Voltage, V AC
    Bulb
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Certification
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    E26 Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
     
    80 CRI
    17550 W7,200 lmWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Clear120/2773 3/4"8"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N450000001636N3200000———0———0
     
    EX39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
     
    80 CRI
    17545 W6,750 lmNeutral (4,000 K)Clear120/2773 1/2"8 1/2"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N2800000———01636N340000001636N35000000
    17545 W6,975 lmCool (5,000 K)Clear120/2773 3/8"8 1/2"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N2900000———01636N34000001636N3500000
    17550 W7,200 lmWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Clear120/2773 3/4"8 1/2"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N4600000———0———0———0
     

    Heat Lamp Bulbs

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Heat Lamp Bulbs. Heat Lamp Bulbs, BR38 Bulb Shape.

    BR38 Bulb Shape

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heat Lamp Bulbs. Heat Lamp Bulbs, PAR38 Bulb Shape.

    PAR38 Bulb Shape

    Keep food warm, speed up drying, or make chilly workstations comfortable. These bulbs radiate infrared heat that penetrates and warms the surfaces they shine on. The higher the wattage, the more warmth they give.
    Shatter-Resistant Plastic-Coated Glass Bulb—A plastic coating helps contain glass shards if the bulb breaks.
    BR38 Bulb Shape—Cast a wide beam to warm large surfaces. They’re often used in hanging heat lamps and other large fixtures. These bulbs are made of blown glass.
    PAR38 Bulb Shape—A narrow beam focuses heat on a small area. These bulbs are made of thick, hardened glass for added durability.
    Wattage,
    W
    Color
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Bulb
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Each
    Glass Bulb
     
    BR38 Bulb Shape—Medium-(Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Diameter)
    175ClearYes4 3/4"5 3/8"1201547K4300000
    175RedYes4 3/4"5 3/8"1201547K440000
     
    PAR38 Bulb Shape—Medium-(Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Diameter)
    175ClearYes4 3/4"5 1/4"1201547K5300000
     
    Shatter-Resistant Plastic-Coated Glass Bulb
     
    PAR38 Bulb Shape—Medium-(Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Diameter)
    175ClearNoNSF/ANSI 2
    4 3/4"5 3/8"1201532K69100000
     
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