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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.

    Bi-Pin-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bi-Pin-Base Miniature Light Bulbs, Pointed Bulb.

    Pointed

    Bulb

    These bulbs are small, but very bright, so they're often used in flashlights and optical instruments such as projectors and microscopes. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
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    G4 Base
     
    Pointed Bulb
    20T3/CL/24V24V AC/24V DC20 W260 lmHalogen2,000 hr.Clear1 1/4"0.38"GlassT312288K111000000
    7786V AC/6V DC20 W400 lmHalogen100 hr.Clear1.24"0.37"GlassT2 3/411997K380000
    78212V AC/12V DC20 W310 lmHalogen2,000 hr.Clear1.24"0.37"GlassT2 3/411997K360000
    7886V AC/6V DC20 W400 lmHalogen100 hr.Clear1.24"0.37"GlassT2 1/411997K310000
    ESB, FHE, JC206V AC/6V DC20 W450 lmHalogen100 hr.Clear1 3/16"0.35"GlassT311535K450000
     

    Bi-Pin-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Light Bulbs. Bi-Pin-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs, MR11 Bulb Shape.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bi-Pin-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs, MR16 Bulb Shape.

    MR11 Bulb Shape

    MR16 Bulb Shape

    Often used in display and landscape lighting, these small bulbs produce a focused beam of light. Bulbs that are 50W or higher are often used in overhead projectors and microscopes. They’re brightest at the center of their beam angle; the edges of the beam are about half as bright. The narrower the beam, the more concentrated the light.
    LED—LED bulbs last longer and are more efficient than halogen bulbs. They generate little heat and withstand vibration.
    Plastic Bulb—Plastic LED bulbs are shatterproof.
    Selectable Light Appearance—Bulbs with a selectable light appearance have a switch that lets you match other lights in your room.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Bulbs that cannot be sold to the regions listed do not meet local energy efficiency requirements.
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    MR11 Bulb Shape
     
    12V AC/12V DC
    20GU440°
    Warm (3,000 K)DimmableLED210FTDPlastic1 3/8"902.825,0001 5/8"11535K6200000248849N190000000
     
    MR16 Bulb Shape
     
    12V AC/12V DC
    20GU5.325°
    Warm (2,700 K)DimmableLED350BABPlastic2"80525,0001 3/4"California11732N19000061732N2100000
    20GU5.325°
    Warm (3,000 K)DimmableLED350BABPlastic2"80525,0001 3/4"California11732N11000061732N1200000
    20GU5.340°
    Warm (3,000 K)DimmableHalogen230BABGlass2"99203,0002"38849N130000188849N1400000
    20GU5.340°
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    DimmableLED200BABGlass2"902.625,0001 3/4"Selectable Light Appearance38849N1100000188849N1200000
     

    Bayonet-Base Exit Sign Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Light Bulbs. Bayonet-Base Exit Sign Light Bulbs.
    Replace incandescent bulbs in exit signs with longer-lasting, energy-efficient LEDs. These bulbs are compatible with exit signs that are viewable from one or both sides. A bulb’s estimated yearly cost is based on 3 hours of usage per day at $0.11 per kWh.
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    Tubular Bulb—Double Contact Small Bayonet Base (0.59" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    Red20Not RatedLEDPlastic0.51"T6 1/22.2100,000$0.274.85"Two Diffuser Panels
    Two Light Bulbs
    1557K15000000
     

    Screw-In-Base Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Light Bulbs, Flat-Top Bulb.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Light Bulbs, Tubular Bulb.

    Flat-Top

    Bulb

    Tubular

    Bulb

    Your go-to bulbs for everyday use in standard sockets.
    Use the light appearance to match older bulbs in your facility.
    Warm (3,000 K)—A 3,000K (warm) light appearance resembles halogen bulbs.
    Plastic Bulb—Plastic bulbs are shatterproof.
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    Flat-Top Bulb—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    20 WPlastic1 3/4"AmberNot DimmableLED40 lm2.4 W100,000 hr.3 1/2"16585T520000000
    20 WPlastic1 3/4"GreenNot DimmableLED90 lm2.8 W100,000 hr.3 1/2"16585T12000000
     
    Tubular Bulb—Intermediate Base (11/16" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    20 WT6Plastic1"FrostedWarm (3,000 K)Not DimmableLEDNot Rated150 lm1.5 W100,000 hr.4 1/4"11317T9100000
    22 WT6 1/2Glass7/8"FrostedWarm (2,850 K)DimmableIncandescent100165 lm20 W2,500 hr.5 1/2"11611K140000
     

    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. Front orientation. Ultraviolet Inspection Light Bulbs. Blacklight Inspection Bulbs, Tubular Bi-Pin Base, Fluorescent Blacklight .

    Fluorescent

    Blacklight

    Cannot Be Sold To—Bulbs cannot be sold to Canada because they exceed local regulatory limits on mercury. Those that cannot be sold to Vermont are restricted by product regulations.
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    T8 Bulb Shape (1" Diameter Bulb)
     
    Fluorescent Blacklight
    24"20GlassBlueF20T8G137,500UV-A365Canada8311K44000000
     

    Bayonet-Base Light Bulbs

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

    Tubular

    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.
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    Double Contact—Small Bayonet Base (0.59" Dia.)
     
    Tubular Bulb
    120V AC/120V DC20Warm (2,400 K)Incandescent125T6 1/27/8"Clear5,000$2.505 1/2"11611K7200000
    120V AC/120V DC20Warm (2,850 K)Incandescent110T6 1/27/8"Frosted1,300$2.505 1/2"11611K310000
     

    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.
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    Double Contact—P15d Candelabra Base (0.59" Dia.)
     
    Tapered Bulb
    163420V AC/20V DC20 W302 lmHorizontalIncandescent200 hr.Clear2"1"GlassS81505K25900000
     

    Bayonet-Base Floodlight Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bayonet-Base Floodlight Bulbs.
    Pins on the base lock these bulbs into sockets to withstand vibration. Often used in recessed can fixtures and track lighting, they produce a focused beam of light. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb. A bulb’s estimated yearly energy cost is based on 3 hours of usage per day at $0.11 per kWh.
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    Single Contact—Small Bayonet Base (0.59" Dia.)
     
    R12 Bulb Shape
    13V AC/13V DC20Not RatedIncandescentNot RatedNot Rated1383GlassFrosted19.5300$2.501 1/2"2 5/8"9527T0900000
    28V AC/28V DC20Not RatedIncandescentNot RatedNot Rated1385GlassFrosted20300$2.501 1/2"2 5/8"9527T0910000
     

    Bi-Pin-Base Vehicle Headlamp Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bi-Pin-Base Vehicle Headlamp Light Bulbs.
    Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
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    Pointed Bulb
    JC20Clear12V AC/12V DC20 W350 lmHalogenNot DimmableWarm (2,650 K)Glass3/8"T31,000 hr.1 1/4"9613T12500000
     

    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.
    Fluorescent—Fluorescent bulbs contain small amounts of mercury. For disposal information, visit www.epa.gov/cfl.
    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.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Bulbs that cannot be sold to the listed areas do not meet local regulations for mercury content or energy efficiency.
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    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 W35,00069633N19000000
    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
     
    Fluorescent
    24"20 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,200 lm60GlassF20T1220 W10,000301683K383000000
    24"20 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,200 lm62GlassF20T1220 W10,00021683K36800000
    24"20 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,200 lm62Plastic-Coated GlassF20T1220 W11,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island151539K48000000
     

    Screw-In-Base Exit Sign Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Exit Sign Light Bulbs.
    Image of Specification. Intermediate Base. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Intermediate Base. Screw-In-Base Exit Sign Light Bulbs.

    Intermediate

    Base

    Replace incandescent bulbs in exit signs with longer-lasting, energy-efficient LEDs. These bulbs are compatible with exit signs that are viewable from one or both sides. A bulb’s estimated yearly cost is based on 3 hours of usage per day at $0.11 per kWh.
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    Tubular Bulb—Intermediate Base (11/16" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    Red20Not RatedLEDPlastic0.51"T6 1/22.2100,000$0.274.85"Two Diffuser Panels
    Two Light Bulbs
    1557K35000000
     

    Contact-Lug-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Light Bulbs. Contact-Lug-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs.
    Create a focused beam in displays. These bulbs are LED replacements for halogen bulbs, so they use a fraction of the energy and generate less heat. They also have museum-quality color accuracy, so colors appear as accurate and vibrant as they would in natural sunlight. The narrower the beam, the more concentrated the light. To install them, press the lugs into your socket or use the screw terminals at the base for hardwiring.
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    AR111 Spotlight/Floodlight Bulb
     
    12V DC
    100G53Flood25°
    Warm (3,000 K)DimmableLED1,200552398Plastic4 3/8"912025,0002 1/2"ClearWet8922N1130000008922N1140000000
     

    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 D—For Floodlight, Wall 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 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.
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    EX39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
     
    80 CRI
    25020 W
    40 W
    60 W
    3,200 lm
    6,500 lm
    9,000 lm
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Clear120/2773 5/8"10 5/8"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N81000000
     
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