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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. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Bi-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs, T8 Bulb Shape.

    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.
    Fluorescent—Fluorescent bulbs contain small amounts of mercury. For disposal information, visit www.epa.gov/cfl.
    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 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.
    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.
    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.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Bulbs that cannot be sold to the listed areas do not meet local regulations for mercury content or energy efficiency.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Equivalent Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage
    Light Appearance
    Brightness
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb Material
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Equiv. Fluorescent
    Bulb Trade No.
    Wattage
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    T8 Bulb Shape (1" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Compatible (Type A)
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)2,000 lm82PlasticF32T8, FO3213 W70,00011619N27000000
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)2,200 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214 W50,000259633N51000000
    48"32 WNeutral (3,500 K)1,800 lm82GlassF32T8, FO3218 W15,000259633N25000000
    48"32 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,000 lm82PlasticF32T8, FO3213 W70,00011619N2800000
    48"32 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,200 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214 W50,000259633N52000000
    48"32 WNeutral (4,000 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3218 W35,000259633N15000000
    48"32 WNeutral (4,000 K)2,100 lm82PlasticF32T8, FO3213 W70,00011619N2900000
    48"32 WNeutral (4,000 K)2,200 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214 W50,000259633N53000000
    48"32 WCool (5,000 K)1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3218 W35,000259633N16000000
    48"32 WCool (5,000 K)2,100 lm82PlasticF32T8, FO3213 W70,00011619N3100000
    48"32 WCool (5,000 K)2,200 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214 W50,000259633N54000000
    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)
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)1,700 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214 W50,000251627N31000000
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)2,000 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214.5 W50,000259633N41000000
    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)2,000 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214.5 W50,000259633N42000000
    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 (4,000 K)2,100 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214.5 W50,000259633N43000000
    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 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3214.5 W50,000259633N44000000
    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
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass, Ballast Compatible (Type A, Type B)
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)
    1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3212 W50,00069633N6200000
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)
    1,800 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3212 W50,000259633N47000000
     
    Fluorescent
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)2,635 lm90GlassF32T8, FO3232 W30,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington61683K3200000
    48"32 WWarm (3,000 K)2,950 lm85GlassF32T8, FO3232 W24,000301683K377000000
    48"32 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,500 lm90GlassF32T8, FO3232 W30,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington61683K7100000
    48"32 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,950 lm85GlassF32T8, FO3232 W24,000301683K378000000
    48"32 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,470 lm90GlassF32T8, FO3232 W30,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington61683K1400000
    48"32 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,600 lm90Plastic-Coated GlassF32T8, FO3232 W36,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont61539K21000000
    48"32 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,600 lm90Plastic-Coated GlassF32T8, FO3232 W36,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont301539K45000000
    48"32 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,950 lm85GlassF32T8, FO3232 W24,000301683K379000000
    48"32 WCool (5,000 K)2,900 lm85GlassF32T8, FO3232 W24,00061683K38600000
    48"32 WCool (5,000 K)2,900 lm85GlassF32T8, FO3232 W24,000301683K381000000
    48"32 WDaylight (6,500 K)2,850 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3232 W24,00061683K38700000
    48"32 WDaylight (6,500 K)2,850 lm80GlassF32T8, FO3232 W24,000301683K382000000
     

    U-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Light Bulbs. U-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. U-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs, T8 Bulb Shape.

    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.
    Fluorescent—Fluorescent bulbs contain small amounts of mercury. For disposal information, visit www.epa.gov/cfl.
    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
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    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
    22 1/2"32 WWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)
    1 5/8"2,200 lm80GlassFB32T8, FBO3215 W50,0008315K5100000———0
     
    Fluorescent
    22 1/2"32 WNeutral (4,100 K)6"2,800 lm80GlassFB32T8, FBO3232 W24,0008315K4100000———0
     

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

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

    LED (Horizontal

    Operating Position)

    LED (Base

    Up and Base

    Down Operating

    Position)

    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.
    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.
    CFL—CFL bulbs contain small amounts of mercury. For disposal information, visit www.epa.gov/cfl.
    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.
    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.
    LED—Ballast Compatible (Type A)
     
    G24q-1, G24q-2, G24q-3, GX24q-1, GX24q-2, GX24q-3, GX24q-4 Base
    32HorizontalWarm (3,000 K)1,35082Plastic6 1/2"1250,00011647N53000000
    32HorizontalNeutral (3,500 K)1,40082Plastic6 7/16"1250,00011647N5400000
    32HorizontalNeutral (4,000 K)1,45082Plastic6 1/2"1250,00011647N5500000
    32Base Down
    Base Up
    Warm (3,000 K)1,40082Plastic4 15/16"1250,00011647N5700000
    32Base Down
    Base Up
    Neutral (3,500 K)1,45082Plastic4 15/16"1250,00011647N5800000
    32Base Down
    Base Up
    Neutral (4,000 K)1,50082Plastic4 15/16"1250,00011647N5900000
     
    LED—Ballast-Bypass (Type B)
     
    G24q-1, G24q-2, G24q-3, GX24q-1, GX24q-2, GX24q-3, GX24q-4 Base
    32HorizontalWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    1,50083Plastic5 5/16"1130,00011619N9600000
    32Base Down
    Base Up
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    1,50083Plastic4 1/8"1130,00011619N9800000
     
    CFL
     
    GX24q-3 Four-Pin Wedge
    32Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up
    Warm (2,700 K)2,03080Glass5 5/8"3210,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island11528K2210000
    32Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up
    Neutral (3,500 K)2,03080Glass5 5/8"3210,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island11528K2220000
    32Horizontal
    Base Down
    Base Up
    Neutral (4,100 K)2,03080Glass5 5/8"3210,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island11528K2230000
     

    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.

    Style A—For

    Bay,

    Bollard,

    Floodlight,

    Post Top,

    Wall 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 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.
    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
    10032 W4,320 lmNeutral (4,000 K)Frosted120/2773 3/16"7 3/16"25,000C-UL Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N160000001636N3200000
    10032 W4,320 lmCool (5,000 K)Frosted120/2773 3/16"7 3/16"25,000C-UL Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N17000001636N320000
     
    EX39 Mogul Base (1 9/16" Dia.)
     
    80 CRI
    25032 W
    65 W
    4,420 lm
    8,450 lm
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Frosted120/2774 5/8"8.03125"50,000C-UL Listed
    DLC Listed
    UL Listed
    1636N7500000———0
     

    Recessed-Double-Contact-Base Tubular Light Bulbs

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

    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)
    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
    50,000101504K370000000
     

    Single-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Single-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Single-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs, T8 Bulb Shape.

    T8 Bulb

    Shape

    Swap new fluorescent light bulbs into your single-pin base fixture, or upgrade them to LED. 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.
    T8 Bulb Shape—T8 bulbs can be used in T12 sockets that are wired directly to a power source.
    LED—LED bulbs last longer and are more efficient than fluorescent bulbs. They work with sockets that are wired directly to the power source.
    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)
    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
    82Plastic-Coated GlassF96T8, FO9624 W
    32 W
    40 W
    50,000108355K650000000
     

    O-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Light Bulbs. O-Shaped Tubular Light Bulbs, T9 Bulb Shape.

    T9 Bulb Shape

    Swap new circular CFL bulbs into your fixture or upgrade to LED. These bulbs are often used in illuminated workstation magnifiers. Select a light appearance to match your existing lighting. Bulbs with more than one light appearance have a switch that allows you to match other lights in the room.
    CFL—CFL bulbs contain small amounts of mercury. For disposal information, visit www.epa.gov/cfl.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Equivalent Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage
    Light Appearance
    Brightness
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb
    Material
    Equiv. Fluorescent
    Bulb Trade No.
    Wattage
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    T9 Bulb Shape (1 1/8" Dia.)
     
    CFL
    12"32 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,800 lm62GlassFC12T932 W12,00011614K3700000
     
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