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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.

    Landscape Lights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Landscape Lights. Landscape Lights, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Landscape Lights. Landscape Lights, Style E.

    Style B

    Style E

    Aim these lights up at entrance signs, trees, and other outdoor features. They pivot, so you can direct the beam where you need it. All are rated for wet locations.
    Select a light appearance to match your existing lighting. If you’re not sure what light appearance your existing fixtures have, choose a light with a selectable light appearance. Use the switch to adjust its appearance and brightness.
    Styles B and E—Styles B and E work with medium (standard household) screw-in base spotlight or floodlight bulbs (not included).
    Thread In—Thread-in lights mount into outdoor-rated outlet boxes. You can also add a ground stake (sold separately) to plant them directly in the earth.
    NEMA 3R Enclosure Rating—Lights rated NEMA 3R are sealed against dirt, rain, snow, and sprinklers.
    Overall
    Housing
    Style
    Max. Wattage
    per Bulb, W
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Location
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Material
    Color
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Each
    3 Straight-Blade Connection
     
    For CFL, Halogen, Incandescent, LED (Bulbs Not Included)
    B150In Ground, StakeYes2 1/8"11 5/8"120AluminumGrayNEMA 3R
    C-UL Listed, UL Listed
    8301K11000000
     
    Wire Lead Connection
     
    For CFL, Halogen, Incandescent, LED (Bulbs Not Included)
    E150Thread InIn Ground, Outlet Box, PoleYes2"3 1/2"120Zinc AlloySilverC-UL Listed, UL Listed
    1700K1400000
     
    Ground Stakes for Thread-In Lights

    Plug-In Portable Work Lights with Retractable Cord Reels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Plug-In Portable Work Lights with Retractable Cord Reels, Style F.

    Style F

    Keep excess cords out of your way—the reel locks the cord at any length and retracts it when not in use. All of these lights have a hook for hanging when you need both hands for other work.
    Style F—Style F run on just 6 volts between the cord reel and the light, so they’re safe for wet locations and other areas where 120 volts could be dangerous. Because of this, they comply with OSHA 29 1926.401 for safety in wet locations. They use an incandescent bulb, so they show the full spectrum of colors better than lights with LEDs. That means they’re ideal for dark spaces where color recognition is critical, such as when working with wiring.
    Overall
    Electrical
    Style
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Reel
    Dia.
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Brightness
    Wattage,
    W
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Outlet
    Included
    AWG
    Mount
    Type
    Color
    Each
    Replaceable Incandescent Bulbs
    F9 1/2"4 1/2"9"25Not Rated30Straight Blade3No18
    HookBlack/White8424K110000000
    F9 1/2"4 1/2"9"42Not Rated30Straight Blade3No18
    HookBlack/White8424K12000000
     
    Replacement Bulbs

    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.
    Image of Product. Slip-On Terminal Base. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Terminal-Base Sealed-Beam Vehicle Headlamp Light Bulbs, Slip-On Terminal Base.

    Top View

    Screw-On Terminal

    Base

    Slip-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
    440612.8V AC/12.8V DC35Warm (2,700 K)IncandescentNot DimmableNot RatedGlass4 1/2"Clear3002 3/4"8351K95100000
    441112.8V AC/12.8V DC35Warm (2,700 K)IncandescentNot DimmableNot RatedGlass4 1/2"Clear3002 3/4"8351K68100000
    441512.8V AC/12.8V DC35Warm (2,700 K)IncandescentDimmableNot RatedGlass4 1/2"Clear3002 3/4"8351K7100000
    441612.8V AC/12.8V DC30Warm (2,700 K)IncandescentNot DimmableNot RatedGlass4 1/2"Clear3002 3/4"8351K16100000
    450913V AC/13V DC100Warm (2,700 K)IncandescentNot DimmableNot RatedGlass4 1/2"Clear252 3/4"8351K23300000
    45106V AC/6V DC25Warm (3,000 K)IncandescentDimmableNot RatedGlass4 1/2"Clear3002 3/4"8351K9100000
    45156.4V AC/6.4V DC30Warm (2,700 K)IncandescentNot DimmableNot RatedGlass4 1/2"Clear1002 3/4"8351K21100000
    458928V AC/28V DC50Warm (2,700 K)IncandescentNot DimmableNot RatedGlass4 1/2"Clear4002 3/4"8351K77100000
    76136V AC/6V DC8Warm (2,700 K)IncandescentNot DimmableNot RatedGlass4 1/2"Clear2 3/4"8351K87100000
    H75506V AC/6V DC8Warm (3,000 K)IncandescentDimmableNot RatedGlass4 1/2"Clear502 3/4"8351K9800000
     
    PAR46 Bulb Shape
    404913V DC150Warm (2,800 K)IncandescentNot Dimmable2,000 lmGlass5 3/4"Clear153 3/4"8351K64100000
    43456V DC30Warm (3,000 K)IncandescentDimmableNot RatedGlass5 3/4"Clear1003 3/4"8351K5100000
    441212.8V AC/12.8V DC35Warm (2,700 K)IncandescentNot DimmableNot RatedGlass5 3/4"Clear3004"8351K54100000
    453713V AC/13V DC100Warm (2,700 K)IncandescentNot DimmableNot RatedGlass5 3/4"Clear253 1/8"8351K74100000
     
    Slip-On Terminal Base
     
    PAR36 Bulb Shape
    434048V AC/48V DC80Warm (2,700 K)IncandescentNot DimmableNot RatedGlass4 1/2"Clear4002 3/4"8351K65100000
    435036V DC60Warm (3,000 K)IncandescentDimmable175 lmGlass4 1/2"Clear4002 3/4"8351K6600000
     

    Heat Lamp Bulbs

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Heat Lamp Bulbs. Heat Lamp Bulbs, R40 Bulb Shape.
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Heat Lamp Bulbs. Heat Lamp Bulbs, BR40 Bulb Shape.
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Heat Lamp Bulbs. Heat Lamp Bulbs, BR38 Bulb Shape.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heat Lamp Bulbs. Heat Lamp Bulbs, PAR38 Bulb Shape.

    R40 Bulb Shape

    BR40 Bulb Shape

    BR38 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, BR40 Bulb Shape, and R40 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
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Glass Bulb
     
    R40 Bulb Shape—Medium-(Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Diameter)
    250RedNo5"6 1/2"12011547K3400000
    250RedNo5"6 1/2"120121547K34100000
    375ClearNo5"7 5/8"12011547K3500000
    375ClearNo5"7 5/8"120121547K351000000
     
    BR40 Bulb Shape—Medium-(Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Diameter)
    125ClearNo5"6 5/8"12011547K210000
    250ClearNo5"6 5/8"12011547K230000
    250RedNo5"6 5/8"12011547K2400000
     
    BR38 Bulb Shape—Medium-(Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Diameter)
    175ClearYes4 3/4"5 3/8"12011547K430000
    175RedYes4 3/4"5 3/8"12011547K440000
     
    PAR38 Bulb Shape—Medium-(Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Diameter)
    125ClearYes4 3/4"5 1/4"12011547K5100000
    175ClearYes4 3/4"5 1/4"12011547K5300000
     
    Shatter-Resistant Plastic-Coated Glass Bulb
     
    R40 Bulb Shape—Medium-(Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Diameter)
    250ClearNoNSF/ANSI 2
    5"6 1/2"12012300K1500000
    250RedNoNSF/ANSI 4
    5"6 1/2"12011547K1500000
    250RedNoNSF/ANSI 4
    5"6 1/2"120122300K221000000
     
    BR40 Bulb Shape—Medium-(Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Diameter)
    125ClearNoNSF/ANSI 2
    5"6 1/2"12012300K1100000
    250ClearNoNSF/ANSI 4
    5"6 1/2"12012300K1300000
    250ClearNoNSF/ANSI 4
    5"6 1/2"120122300K131000000
     
    PAR38 Bulb Shape—Medium-(Standard Household) Base (1 1/16" Diameter)
    175ClearNoNSF/ANSI 2
    4 3/4"5 3/8"12011532K69100000
     

    Contact-Lug-Base Sealed-Beam Vehicle Headlamp Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Top View REC142X200. Top orientation. REC142×200 Bulb Shape. Contact-Lug-Base Sealed-Beam Vehicle Headlamp Light Bulbs.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulbs. Contact-Lug-Base Sealed-Beam Vehicle Headlamp Light Bulbs, REC142×200 Bulb with 3 Contact Lugs.

    Top View REC142X200

    REC142×200 Bulb with 3

    Contact Lugs

    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.
    2 Way—2-way bulbs operate at two brightness levels, as in high and low beam headlights.
    Light
    Bulb
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Voltage
    Wattage
    Appearance
    Tech.
    Intensity
    Setting
    Brightness
    Material
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Color
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    REC142×200 Bulb with 3 Contact Lugs
    605212.8V AC/12.8V DC65 W
    55 W
    Warm (2,700 K)Incandescent2 WayNot RatedGlass7 7/8"5 1/4"Clear2005 5/8"8351K38000000
     

    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.
    Light
    Voltage
    Equiv. Incandescent
    Bulb Wattage, W
    Appearance
    Tech.
    Brightness
    Beam
    Angle
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Bulb
    Material
    Color
    Wattage,
    W
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Est. Yearly
    Energy Cost
    Bulb
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    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
     
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