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    42 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, Bent Tip Bulb.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Light Bulbs, Cone Bulb.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Light Bulbs, Tubular Bulb.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Light Bulbs, Globe Bulb.

    Bent

    Tip

    Bulb

    Cone

    Bulb

    Tubular

    Bulb

    Globe 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.
    Warm (3,000 K)—A 3,000K (warm) light appearance resembles halogen bulbs.
    Bulb
    Light
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    Large Pack
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    Wattage
    Rated
    Life
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    Bent Tip Bulb—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    40 WCA10Glass1 3/8"FrostedWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90350 lm4 W15,000 hr.4 3/8"19236N19200000249236N193000000
    40 WCA10Glass1 3/8"ClearWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90350 lm4 W15,000 hr.4 3/8"11721K2780000241721K27900000
     
    Bent Tip Bulb—Candelabra Base (1/2" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    40 WCA10Glass1 3/8"FrostedWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90350 lm4 W15,000 hr.4 3/4"19236N1980000249236N19900000
    40 WCA10Glass1 3/8"ClearWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90350 lm4 W15,000 hr.4 3/4"11721K2850000241721K28600000
     
    Cone Bulb—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    40 WB11Glass1 3/8"FrostedWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90350 lm4 W15,000 hr.3 5/8"19236N2150000249236N21600000
    40 WB11Glass1 3/8"ClearCool (5,000 K)DimmableLED92350 lm4 W15,000 hr.3 5/8"11721K2960000241721K29700000
     
    Cone Bulb—Candelabra Base (1/2" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    4 WC7Glass7/8"ClearWarm (2,400 K)DimmableIncandescent10015 lm4 W3,000 hr.2 1/8"101628K17500000———0
    40 WB11Glass1 3/8"FrostedWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90350 lm4 W15,000 hr.4"19236N2190000249236N22100000
    40 WB11Glass1 3/8"FrostedCool (5,000 K)DimmableLED90350 lm4 W15,000 hr.4"19236N2220000249236N22300000
    40 WB11Glass1 3/8"ClearWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90350 lm4 W15,000 hr.4"11721K3430000241721K34400000
    40 WB11Glass1 3/8"ClearCool (5,000 K)DimmableLED90350 lm4 W15,000 hr.4"11721K3450000241721K34600000
     
    Globe Bulb—Medium (Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    40 WG16 1/2Glass2"ClearWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90350 lm4 W15,000 hr.3 1/8"11721K3520000241721K35300000
    40 WG16 1/2Glass2"ClearCool (5,000 K)DimmableLED92350 lm4 W15,000 hr.3 1/8"11721K3540000241721K35500000
    40 WG40Glass4 7/8"ClearWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90350 lm4 W15,000 hr.5 1/2"11449T490000———0
    40 WG40Glass4 7/8"ClearWarm (2,700 K)DimmableLED90350 lm4 W15,000 hr.6 1/2"———0241721K361000000
     
    Tubular Bulb—Intermediate Base (11/16" Dia.)
     
    120V AC
    40 WT6 1/2Glass13/16"ClearWarm (3,000 K)DimmableLED90400 lm4 W15,000 hr.5 1/8"19039N1280000249039N12900000
     

    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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    T5 Bulb Shape (5/8" Diameter Bulb)
     
    Fluorescent Blacklight
    6"4GlassBlueF4T5G55,000UV-A350Canada, Vermont8311K41000000
     

    Bi-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bi-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs.
    Image of Specification. T5 Bulb Shape. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. T5 Bulb Shape. Bi-Pin-Base Tubular Light Bulbs.

    T5 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-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-Coated Glass Bulb—Plastic-coated glass bulbs are shatter resistant. If the glass breaks, the coating keeps shards from falling.
    Small Pack
    Large Pack
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    T5 Bulb Shape (5/8" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass (Type B)
    6"4 WNeutral (4,000 K)150 lm82Plastic-Coated GlassF4T52 W50,00021562K84000000101562K85000000
    12"8 WNeutral (4,000 K)400 lm80GlassF8T54 W50,00011665N330000101665N3400000
     

    Twist-and-Lock-Base Floodlight Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Twist-and-Lock-Base Floodlight Bulbs.
    Lock these bulbs into GU10 sockets with a twist. Often used in recessed can fixtures and track lighting, they provide a focused beam of light.
    Selectable Light Appearance—Bulbs with a selectable light appearance have a switch on the top, so you can match other lights in your room.
    Beam
    Light
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    Pkg. of 18
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    Features
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    MR16 Bulb
     
    120V AC
    35GU10Flood40°
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    DimmableLED300Plastic2"90425,000Selectable Light Appearance2"ClearWet8851N120000008851N13000000
     

    Wedge-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Light Bulbs. Wedge-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.
    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. ZoomedIn view. Miniature Wedge Base. Wedge-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.

    Miniature

    Wedge Base

    Often used in automotive dashboards, instrument panels, appliances, and indicators. A flat, pinched base presses directly into the socket to hold these bulbs in place. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
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    Miniature Base (0.37" Wd.)
     
    Tubular Bulb
    90112.84 W47 lmIncandescent500 hr.Clear1.49"0.63"GlassT5W2.1x9.2d101505K21700000
     

    Bi-Pin-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bi-Pin-Base Floodlight and Spotlight Bulbs, MR16 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.
    Selectable Light Appearance—Bulbs with a selectable light appearance have a switch that lets you match other lights in your room.
    Light
    Bulb
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    Pkg. of 18
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    MR16 Bulb Shape
     
    12V AC/12V DC
    35GU5.340°
    Warm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    DimmableLED300FMWGlass2"90425,0001 3/4"Selectable Light Appearance8849N170000008849N18000000
     

    Bi-Pin-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Bi-Pin-Base Miniature Light Bulbs, Tubular Bulb.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Light Bulbs. Bi-Pin-Base Miniature Light Bulbs.

    Tubular

    Bulb

    Often used for general task lighting and in flashlights, projectors, and microscopes, these bulbs are small but very bright. To replace a bi-pin bulb without a trade number, match the base number, voltage, and wattage. The base number reflects the pin spacing from center to center in millimeters—for example, G4 base pins are 4 mm apart. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
    LED—Last longer and are more efficient than other technologies.
    Bulb
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    G4 Base (4 mm Pin Center-to-Center)
     
    Tubular Bulb
    JC3512V AC/12V DC4 W35300 lmLED10,000 hr.Clear1.7"1/2"PlasticT412288K1900000
     

    Screw-In-Base Miniature Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Screw-In-Base Miniature Light Bulbs, Tubular Bulb.

    Tubular

    Bulb

    These bulbs are sized to fit tight spaces such as signs, control panels, indicators, and flashlights. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb.
    Bulb
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    E12 Candelabra Base (1/2" Dia.)
     
    Tubular Bulb
    184124V AC/24V DC4 W21 lmIncandescent250 hr.Clear1.5"0.5"GlassT4108607K6400000
     

    Ultraviolet Disinfecting Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Disinfecting Light Bulbs. Ultraviolet Disinfecting Light Bulbs, Tubular Bi-Pin Base.

    Tubular Bi-Pin Base

    Disinfect air, water, and surfaces without chemical cleaners. These light bulbs use shortwave ultraviolet radiation, also called UV-C, to kill viruses and bacteria. They’re often used in surface cleaning lights, air purifiers, and water treatment systems.
    Ultraviolet radiation can harm your skin and eyes. For safety, install these bulbs in fixtures with UV protection or wear UV-protective gear while using them.
    Rated Life—The length of time these bulbs will effectively kill germs. Replace them after the listed period, even if they still light up.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Bulbs cannot be sold to Canada due to import regulations. Those that cannot be sold to outside the United States are due to pesticide regulations.
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    Tubular Bi-Pin Base
     
    T5 Bulb (5/8" Bulb Dia.)
    5 1/4"4GlassG4T5G56,000UV-C254Outside United States9188K22000000
     
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