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    35 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.

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

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

    Style C—For

    Bollard,

    Post Top

    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 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.
    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
    7018 W2,700 lmWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)    		Clear120/2772 5/16"5 13/16"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    		1638N3910000001636N32000001636N340000001636N35000000
    10012 W
    18 W
    27 W    		3,780 lm
    4,200 lm
    4,050 lm    		Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)    		Clear120/2772 5/16"6 3/4"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    		1638N339000001636N3200001636N34000001636N3500000
    15018 W
    27 W
    36 W    		5,040 lm
    5,600 lm
    5,400 lm    		Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)    		Clear120/2773 3/8"7 1/2"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    		1638N417000001636N3200001636N34000001636N3500000
     
    EX39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
     
    80 CRI
    10018 W2,610 lmWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)    		Clear120/2772 5/8"7"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    		1636N4200000———0———0———0
    12512 W
    18 W
    27 W    		1,740 lm
    2,610 lm
    3,910 lm    		Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)    		Clear120/2772 7/16"7 3/8"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    		1636N8900000———0———0———0
     

    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.
    CFL—CFL bulbs contain small amounts of mercury. For disposal information, visit www.epa.gov/cfl.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Bulbs that cannot be sold to the listed areas do not meet local regulations for mercury content or energy efficiency.
    Equiv. Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Light Appearance
    Brightness,
    lm
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    2G11 Base Number
     
    LED—Ballast-Bypass, Ballast Compatible (Type A, Type B)
    18Neutral (3,500 K)90082Plastic-Coated Glass8 15/16"850,000—1528K112000000
    18Neutral (4,100 K)1,00082Plastic-Coated Glass8 15/16"850,000—1528K11300000
     
    CFL
    18Warm (3,000 K)1,25082Glass8 7/8"1812,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island1528K11900000
    18Neutral (3,500 K)1,25082Glass8 7/8"1812,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island1528K1220000
    18Neutral (4,100 K)1,25082Glass8 7/8"1812,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island1528K12300000
     

    Bi-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. 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.

    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.
    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.
    Pkg. of 2
    Pkg. of 25
    Overall
    Lg.
    Equivalent Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage
    Light Appearance
    Brightness
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb
    Material
    Equiv. Fluorescent
    Bulb Trade No.
    Wattage
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    T8 Bulb Shape (1" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Compatible (Type A)
    48"32 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,800 lm82GlassF32T8, FO3218 W15,000———09633N250000000
    48"32 WNeutral (4,000 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3218 W35,000———09633N15000000
    48"32 WCool (5,000 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3218 W35,000———09633N16000000
    48"32 WDaylight (6,500 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3218 W35,0009633N170000009633N18000000
     

    Screw-In-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs

    Light up large areas or spotlight an object. These bulbs suit recessed cans and outdoor floodlights. Light is brightest at beam center and roughly half as bright at the edges. All are shatterproof plastic.
    Use the light appearance to match older bulbs in your facility.
    PAR30 Bulb Shape (Long Neck)—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs, PAR30 Bulb Shape.
    PAR bulbs throw tighter, farther-reaching spotlight beams, like those in outdoor security systems.
    Warm (3,000 K)—A 3,000K (warm) light appearance resembles halogen bulbs.
    Light
    Pkg. of 1
    Pkg. of 6
    Equiv. Incandescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Beam
    Angle
    Color
    Intensity
    Setting
    Appearance
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Brightness,
    lm
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Bulb
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    120V AC
     
    Plastic LED Bulb
    7515°
    		ClearNot DimmableWarm (3,000 K)901,8001825,0003 3/4"4 5/8"1732N2530000001732N2520000000
     
    PAR38 Bulb Shape—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs, PAR38 Bulb Shape.
    PAR bulbs throw tighter, farther-reaching spotlight beams, like those in outdoor security systems.
    Dim-to-Warm—Dim-to-warm bulbs mimic museum-quality halogen bulbs—they make colors appear vibrant, won’t flicker, and reduce eye strain.
    Light
    Pkg. of 1
    Pkg. of 4
    Equiv. Incandescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Beam
    Angle
    Color
    Intensity
    Setting
    Appearance
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Brightness,
    lm
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Bulb
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Features
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    120V AC
     
    Plastic LED Bulb
    12015°
    		FrostedDimmableWarm (1,800 K to 3,000 K)989001825,0004 3/4"5 5/16"Dim-to-Warm
    No Flicker    		1509K650000001509K660000000
    12015°
    		FrostedDimmableDaylight (6,500 K)911,3001825,0004 3/4"5 5/16"No Flicker1509K67000001509K68000000
    12036°
    		FrostedDimmableWarm (1,800 K to 3,000 K)981,2001825,0004 3/4"5 5/16"Dim-to-Warm
    No Flicker    		4074N87000004074N88000000
    12036°
    		FrostedDimmableDaylight (6,500 K)911,2001825,0004 3/4"5 5/16"No Flicker4074N89000004074N91000000
     

    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
     

    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.
    Light
    Bulb
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Voltage
    Wattage,
    W
    Appearance
    Tech.
    Intensity
    Setting
    Brightness
    Material
    Dia.
    Color
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Screw-On Terminal Base
     
    PAR36 Bulb Shape
    40146.4V AC/6.4V DC18Warm (3,000 K)IncandescentNot DimmableNot RatedGlass4 1/2"Clear2002 3/4"8351K53000000
     

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

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

    CFL

    (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.
    CFL—CFL bulbs contain small amounts of mercury. For disposal information, visit www.epa.gov/cfl.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Bulbs cannot be sold to the listed areas because they do not meet local regulations for mercury content or energy efficiency.
    Equiv. Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Operating Position
    Light Appearance
    Brightness,
    lm
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    CFL
     
    G24q-2 Four-Pin Wedge
    18Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up    		Warm (2,700 K)1,05080Glass5 3/4"1810,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island11528K21400000
    18Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up    		Neutral (3,500 K)1,05080Glass5 3/4"1810,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island11528K2150000
    18Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up    		Neutral (4,100 K)1,05080Glass5 3/4"1810,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island11528K2160000
     

    Blacklight Inspection Bulbs

    Illuminate fluorescent dyes, particles, and residues to spot defects. These bulbs shine UV light to reveal material that isn’t visible with standard lighting.
    Tubular Bi-Pin Base
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Ultraviolet Inspection Light Bulbs. Blacklight Inspection Bulbs, Tubular Bi-Pin Base, LED, Blacklight.

    Blacklight

    LED

    LED Blacklight—Ballast Compatible LED (Type A)—Install into fluorescent fixtures without rewiring the socket. Check if your ballast is compatible by selecting a part number and clicking product detail.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wattage,
    W
    Bulb Material
    Color
    Bulb Base
    No.
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Wavelength
    Type
    Wavelength,
    nm
    Each
    T8 Bulb Shape (1" Diameter Bulb)
     
    LED Blacklight—Ballast Compatible LED (Type A)
    48"18Plastic-Coated GlassFrostedG1350,000UV-A4008311K111000000
     

    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.
    Bi-Pin Base
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grow Light Bulbs. T8 Tubular Bulb.

    T8 Tubular Bulb

    LED-Ballast Compatible (Type A)—Install into fluorescent fixtures without rewiring the socket. Check if your ballast is compatible by selecting a part number and clicking product detail.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Bulb
    Dia.
    Wattage,
    W
    Brightness,
    lm
    Bulb
    Material
    Light
    Appearance
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Bulb Base
    No.
    Each
    LED-Ballast Compatible (Type A)
     
    T8 Tubular Bulb
    48"1 1/8"181,600PlasticCool (5,000 K)50,000G139735N13000000
     
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