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    50 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.

    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, T12 Bulb Shape.

    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.
    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.
    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 Glass—F20T1214 W35,000—69633N19000000
    36"30 WWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)    		1,450 lm80Plastic-Coated Glass—F30T1216 W35,000—49633N2100000
    48"40 WWarm (3,000 K)
    Neutral (4,000 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)    		1,800 lm80Plastic-Coated Glass—F40T1220 W35,000—109633N22000000
     
    Fluorescent
    15"14 WNeutral (4,100 K)650 lm70GlassF14T12—14 W9,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island61501K600000
    18"15 WNeutral (4,100 K)650 lm80GlassF15T12—15 W8,000—61683K36700000
    24"20 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,200 lm60GlassF20T12—20 W10,000—301683K383000000
    24"20 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,200 lm62GlassF20T12—20 W10,000—21683K36800000
    24"20 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,200 lm62Plastic-Coated GlassF20T12—20 W11,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island151539K48000000
    36"30 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,900 lm62GlassF30T12—30 W10,000—21683K36900000
    36"30 WNeutral (4,100 K)1,900 lm62GlassF30T12—30 W16,000—301683K384000000
    48"40 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,550 lm88GlassF40T12—40 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington61683K7500000
    48"40 WNeutral (3,500 K)2,550 lm88GlassF40T12—40 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington301683K19000000
    48"40 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,550 lm90GlassF40T12—40 W24,000—301683K385000000
    48"40 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,600 lm89GlassF40T12—40 W20,000—21683K37100000
    48"40 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,600 lm89Plastic-Coated GlassF40T12—40 W24,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island61539K54000000
    48"40 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,600 lm89Plastic-Coated GlassF40T12—40 W24,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island301539K44000000
    48"40 WCool (5,000 K)2,500 lm90GlassF40T12—40 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington61683K5900000
    48"40 WCool (5,000 K)2,500 lm90GlassF40T12—40 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington301683K58000000
    48"40 WDaylight (6,500 K)2,325 lm80GlassF40T12—40 W20,000—21683K37200000
    48"40 WDaylight (6,500 K)2,325 lm90GlassF40T12—40 W20,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington301683K16000000
     

    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, T12 Bulb Shape.

    T12 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.
    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.
    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.
    Pkg. of 6
    Pkg. of 15
    Overall
    Lg.
    Equivalent Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage
    Light Appearance
    Brightness
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb Material
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Wattage
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    T12 Bulb Shape (1 1/2" Dia.)
     
    Fluorescent
    48"60 WNeutral (4,100 K)4,050 lm62GlassF48T12/HO60 W12,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont1504K6500000001504K670000000
    72"85 WNeutral (4,100 K)6,350 lm62GlassF72T12/HO85 W12,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont1504K160000001504K25000000
    96"110 WNeutral (4,100 K)8,800 lm62GlassF96T12/HO-O110 W12,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington1504K180000001504K87000000
    96"110 WNeutral (4,100 K)8,800 lm62Plastic-Coated GlassF96T12/HO-O110 W14,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island1539K240000001539K34000000
    96"110 WDaylight (6,500 K)7,800 lm79GlassF96T12/HO-O110 W12,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington1504K750000001504K74000000
     

    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, T12 Bulb Shape.

    T12 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.
    Fluorescent—Fluorescent bulbs contain small amounts of mercury. For disposal information, visit www.epa.gov/cfl.
    Ballast Compatible LED—Ballast compatible bulbs also 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 cannot be sold to the listed areas because they do not meet local regulations for mercury content or energy efficiency.
    Small Pack
    Large Pack
    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.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    T12 Bulb Shape (1 1/2" Dia.)
     
    Fluorescent
    48"39 WNeutral (4,100 K)2,950 lm62GlassF48T12—39 W9,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont68355K43000000158355K720000000
    72"56 WNeutral (4,100 K)4,450 lm59GlassF72T12—56 W12,000California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont68355K5200000158355K75000000
    96"75 WNeutral (4,100 K)5,000 lm89GlassF96T12—75 W12,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington68355K54000000158355K37000000
    96"75 WNeutral (4,100 K)5,000 lm89Plastic-Coated GlassF96T12—75 W14,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island61539K56000000151539K46000000
    96"75 WCool (5,000 K)5,000 lm90GlassF96T12—75 W12,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington68355K46000000158355K81000000
     
    T8, T12 Bulb Shape (1" Dia.)
     
    LED—Ballast Bypass, Ballast Compatible (Type A, Type B)
    96"75 WNeutral (3,500 K)
    Neutral (4,100 K)
    Cool (5,000 K)
    Daylight (6,500 K)    		5,000 lm82Plastic-Coated Glass—F96T1242 W50,000—————0128355K64000000
     

    Light Socket Locking Clips

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Light Bulb Holders. Light Socket Locking Clips.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Bulb Holders. Light Socket Locking Clips.
    Stop vibration from shaking tubular fluorescent and LED bulbs loose.
    For Bulb
    Base Type
    Shape
    Shape
    No.
    Material
    Certification
    Each
    For Fluorescent and LED Bulbs
    Single Pin, Recessed Double ContactTubularT12PlasticCSA Certified, UL Listed
    		8364K1400000
     

    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.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wattage,
    W
    Bulb
    Material
    Color
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Bulb Base
    No.
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Wavelength
    Type
    Wavelength,
    nm
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Each
    T12 Bulb Shape (1 1/2" Diameter Bulb)
     
    Fluorescent Blacklight
    48"40GlassBlueF40T12G1320,000UV-A365Canada, Vermont8311K37000000
     

    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, T12 Bulb Shape.

    T12 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.
    Fluorescent—Fluorescent 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.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Equivalent Fluorescent
    Bulb Wattage
    Light Appearance
    Base
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Brightness
    Color Rendering
    Index
    Bulb
    Material
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Wattage
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    T12 Bulb Shape (1 1/2" Dia.)
     
    Fluorescent
    22 1/2"40 WNeutral (3,500 K)6"2,700 lm80GlassFB4040 W18,000—18315K42000000
    22 1/2"40 WNeutral (4,100 K)6"2,700 lm87GlassFB4040 W18,000—18315K4300000
    22 1/2"40 WDaylight (6,500 K)6"2,250 lm90GlassFB4040 W18,000California, Canada, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington18315K3900000
     

    Ultraviolet Disinfecting Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Disinfecting Light Bulbs. Ultraviolet Disinfecting Light Bulbs, Twin Tube Two-Pin Wedge Base.

    Twin Tube Two-Pin

    Wedge 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.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wattage,
    W
    Bulb
    Material
    Bulb Trade
    No.
    Bulb Base
    No.
    Rated Life,
    hr.
    Wavelength
    Type
    Wavelength,
    nm
    Each
    Twin Tube Two-Pin Wedge Base
     
    T12 Bulb
    4 5/8"9GlassG9T12G239,000UV-C2549188K15000000
     

    Glass-Retaining Tubular Light Guards

    Image of ProductInUse. Guard Shown with Light Bulb (Sold Separately). Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Light Guards. Glass-Retaining Tubular Light Guards.
    Image of Product. Guard. Front orientation. Light Guards. Glass-Retaining Tubular Light Guards.

    Guard Shown with Light Bulb

    (Sold Separately)

    Guard

    Contain glass if accidental impact breaks a tubular glass bulb. These guards are required in most food-processing facilities to comply with OSHA, FDA, and USDA regulations. Slide your bulb into the guard, snap on the end caps, and reinstall your bulb into your fixture.
    Guards
    Replacement Light
    Guard End Caps
    For
    Bulb
    Trade
    No.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    For Bi-Pin and Single-Pin Bulb Bases
     
    For T12 Bulb Shape
    F40T121 1/2"48"PolycarbonateClearTwo End Caps1626K31000001626K1300000
    F96T121 1/2"96"PolycarbonateClearTwo End Caps1626K3200001626K130000
     
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