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Bi-Pin Base Tubular Light Bulbs
Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb. Color rendering index (CRI) is a measurement on a scale of 0-100 of how accurately the light from a bulb represents an object's true colors; the higher the number, the more natural the colors appear. Any CRI value over 80 will show colors true to life. Bulbs with a warm light appearance have yellow tones. Bulbs with a neutral light appearance are often used in workspaces. Bulbs with a cool or daylight appearance have white/blue tones and are good for inspecting. A bulb’s estimated yearly cost is based on 3 hours of usage per day at $0.11 per kWh.
LED bulbs last longer and are more efficient than fluorescent bulbs. They generate little heat and withstand vibration. Plastic bulbs are shatterproof. Ballast bypass bulbs eliminate the need for a ballast so the socket must be wired directly to the power source.
Plastic-coated glass bulbs are shatter resistant; the coating retains glass shards if they break.
| O'all Lg. | Equiv. Fluorescent Bulb Wattage | Light Appearance | Brightness, lumens | CRI | Light Setting | Bulb Material | Light Technology | LED Installation Type | Wattage | Rated Life, hrs. | Est. Yearly Energy Cost, $ | Bulb Trade Number | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
T5 Bulb (5/8" Dia.) | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6" | 4W | Cool (4,000K) | 150 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 2W | 50,000 | 0.24 | F4T5 | 2 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6" | 4W | Cool (4,000K) | 150 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 2W | 50,000 | 0.24 | F4T5 | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
T5/HO Bulb (5/8" Dia.) | |||||||||||||||
| 46" | 54W | Neutral (3,500K) | 3,400 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 24W | 50,000 | 2.89 | __ | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 46" | 54W | Neutral (3,500K) | 3,400 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 24W | 50,000 | 2.89 | __ | 6 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 46" | 54W | Cool (4,100K) | 3,500 | 82 | Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 24W | 50,000 | 2.89 | __ | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 46" | 54W | Cool (4,100K) | 3,500 | 82 | Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 24W | 50,000 | 2.89 | __ | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 46" | 54W | Cool (5,000K) | 3,500 | 82 | Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 24W | 50,000 | 2.89 | __ | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 |
T8 Bulb (1" Dia.) | |||||||||||||||
| 24" | 17W | Warm (3,000K) | 1,100 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 9W | 50,000 | 1.08 | __ | 2 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 24" | 17W | Warm (3,000K) | 1,125 | 80 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 9W | 50,000 | 1.08 | __ | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 24" | 17W | Neutral (3,500K) | 1,125 | 80 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 9W | 50,000 | 1.08 | __ | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 24" | 17W | Neutral (4,000K) | 1,150 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 9W | 50,000 | 1.08 | __ | 2 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 24" | 17W | Cool (4,100K) | 1,200 | 80 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 9W | 50,000 | 1.08 | __ | 25 | 000000 | 000000 |
| 24" | 17W | Cool (5,000K) | 1,150 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 9W | 50,000 | 1.08 | __ | 2 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 24" | 17W | Cool (5,000K) | 1,250 | 80 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 9W | 50,000 | 1.08 | __ | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 36" | 25W | Warm (3,000K) | 1,200 | 80 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 12W | 50,000 | 1.45 | __ | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 36" | 25W | Warm (3,000K) | 1,400 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 12W | 50,000 | 1.45 | __ | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 36" | 25W | Neutral (3,500K) | 1,200 | 80 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 12W | 50,000 | 1.45 | __ | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 36" | 25W | Neutral (4,000K) | 1,450 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 12W | 50,000 | 1.45 | __ | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 36" | 25W | Cool (4,100K) | 1,200 | 80 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 12W | 50,000 | 1.45 | __ | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 36" | 25W | Cool (5,000K) | 1,200 | 80 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 12W | 50,000 | 1.45 | __ | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 36" | 25W | Cool (5,000K) | 1,450 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 12W | 50,000 | 1.45 | __ | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 48" | 32W | Warm (3,000K) | 1,700 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 14W | 50,000 | 1.69 | __ | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 48" | 32W | Warm (3,000K) | 1,800 | 80 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 13.5W | 50,000 | 1.63 | __ | 25 | 000000 | 000000 |
| 48" | 32W | Neutral (3,500K) | 1,800 | 80 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 13.5W | 50,000 | 1.63 | __ | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 48" | 32W | Neutral (3,500K) | 2,100 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 17W | 50,000 | 2.05 | __ | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 48" | 32W | Neutral (4,000K) | 1,800 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 14W | 50,000 | 1.69 | __ | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 48" | 32W | Cool (4,100K) | 1,900 | 80 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 13.5W | 50,000 | 1.63 | __ | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 48" | 32W | Cool (5,000K) | 1,800 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 14W | 50,000 | 1.69 | __ | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 48" | 32W | Cool (5,000K) | 2,000 | 80 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 13.5W | 50,000 | 1.63 | __ | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Single-Pin Base Tubular Light Bulbs
Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb. Color rendering index (CRI) is a measurement on a scale of 0-100 of how accurately the light from a bulb represents an object's true colors; the higher the number, the more natural the colors appear. Any CRI value over 80 will show colors true to life. Bulbs with a warm light appearance have yellow tones. Bulbs with a neutral light appearance are often used in workspaces. Bulbs with a cool light appearance have white/blue tones and are good for inspecting. A bulb’s estimated yearly cost is based on 3 hours of usage per day at $0.11 per kWh.
LED bulbs last longer and are more efficient than fluorescent bulbs. They generate little heat and withstand vibration. To install, bypass the ballast by wiring the socket directly to the power source.
Plastic-coated glass bulbs are shatter resistant; the coating retains glass shards if they break.
| O'all Lg. | Equiv. Fluorescent Bulb Wattage | Light Appearance | Brightness, lumens | CRI | Light Setting | Bulb Material | Light Technology | LED Installation Type | Wattage | Rated Life, hrs. | Est. Yearly Energy Cost, $ | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
T8 Bulb (1" Dia.) | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96" | 59W | Neutral (3,500K) | 5,500 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 40W | 50,000 | 5.18 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 96" | 59W | Neutral (4,000K) | 5,500 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 40W | 50,000 | 4.82 | 6 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 96" | 59W | Neutral (4,000K) | 5,500 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 40W | 50,000 | 4.82 | 10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 96" | 59W | Cool (5,000K) | 5,500 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 40W | 50,000 | 4.82 | 6 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 96" | 59W | Cool (5,000K) | 5,500 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 40W | 50,000 | 4.82 | 10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Recessed Double-Contact Base Tubular Light Bulbs
Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb. Color rendering index (CRI) is a measurement on a scale of 0-100 of how accurately the light from a bulb represents an object's true colors; the higher the number, the more natural the colors appear. Any CRI value over 80 will show colors true to life. Bulbs with a warm light appearance have yellow tones. Bulbs with a neutral light appearance are often used in workspaces. Bulbs with a cool or daylight appearance have white/blue tones and are good for inspecting. A bulb’s estimated yearly cost is based on 3 hours of usage per day at $0.11 per kWh.
LED bulbs last longer and are more efficient than fluorescent bulbs. They generate little heat and withstand vibration. To install, bypass the ballast by wiring the socket directly to the power source.Plastic-coated glass bulbs are shatter resistant; the coating retains glass shards if they break.
| O'all Lg. | Equiv. Fluorescent Bulb Wattage | Light Appearance | Brightness, lumens | CRI | Light Setting | Bulb Material | Light Technology | LED Installation Type | Wattage | Rated Life, hrs. | Est. Yearly Energy Cost, $ | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
T8 Bulb (1" Dia.) | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48" | 60W | Cool (4,000K) | 2,450 | 83 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 18W | 50,000 | 2.17 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 60" | 75W | Cool (4,000K) | 3,100 | 83 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 24W | 50,000 | 2.89 | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 96" | 59W | Cool (5,000K) | 5,500 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 40W | 50,000 | 4.82 | 6 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 96" | 59W | Cool (5,000K) | 5,500 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 40W | 50,000 | 4.82 | 10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 96" | 110W | Neutral (4,000K) | 5,500 | 82 | Not Dimmable | Plastic-Coated Glass | LED | Ballast Bypass | 40W | 50,000 | 4.82 | 10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
LED Light Bulbs for High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lights
Replace high-intensity discharge (HID) lights with the longer-lasting, energy-efficient LEDs. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb. LED lights are perceived as brighter at night than high-intensity discharge light technologies, so they require fewer lumens to provide the same brightness. Match your old light’s wattage to find the right LED bulb. A bulb’s estimated yearly cost is based on 3 hours of usage per day at $0.11 per kWh.
Ballast bypass bulbs eliminate the need for a ballast, so the socket must be wired directly to the power source.
Equiv. Bulb Wattage | Bulb | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Halide | High-Pressure Sodium | Mercury Vapor | Light Appearance | Brightness, lumens | Operating Position | Bulb Dia. | Ht. | Wd. | O'all Lg. | Wattage | Rated Life, hrs. | Est. Yearly Energy Cost, $ | Specifications Met | Each | |
Ballast Bypass | |||||||||||||||
Rectangular Bulb—EX39 Mogul Base | |||||||||||||||
| 100W | 100W | 100W | Warm (3,000K) Neutral (4,000K) Cool (5,000K) | 3,500 4,200 4,300 | Base Down, Horizontal | __ | 6.9" | 3" | 6.9" | 30W | 50,000 | 3.28 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 250W | 250W | 250W | Neutral (4,000K) | 10,760 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | __ | 8.4" | 4.3" | 8 13/32" | 80W | 50,000 | 9.64 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 400W | 400W | 400W | Warm (3,000K) Neutral (4,000K) Cool (5,000K) | 14,500 15,400 15,700 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | __ | 11 13/32" | 4 5/16" | 11 3/8" | 110W | 50,000 | 13.25 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
Flat Top Bulb—E26 Medium (Standard Household) Base | |||||||||||||||
| 175W | 175W | 175W | Cool (5,000K) | 6,684 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 7 7/8" | __ | __ | 5 7/8" | 60W | 50,000 | 7.23 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 000000 | 000000 |
Flat Top Bulb—EX39 Mogul Base | |||||||||||||||
| 250W | 250W | 250W | Neutral (4,000K) | 12,400 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 8 11/16" | __ | __ | 9 11/32" | 90W | 50,000 | 10.84 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 400W | 400W | 400W | Warm (3,000K) Neutral (4,000K) Cool (5,000K) | 19,500 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 8 11/16" | __ | __ | 10 1/2" | 140W | 50,000 | 16.86 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 400W | 400W | 400W | Neutral (4,000K) | 20,900 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 8 3/4" | __ | __ | 10" | 150W | 50,000 | 18.07 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 400W | 400W | 400W | Cool (5,000K) | 21,200 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 8 11/16" | __ | __ | 10" | 150W | 50,000 | 18.07 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1,000W | 1,000W | 1,000W | Neutral (4,000K) | 34,415 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 10 5/16" | __ | __ | 12 1/2" | 270W | 50,000 | 32.53 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 000000 |
Tubular Bulb—E26 Medium (Standard Household) Base | |||||||||||||||
| 70W | __ | __ | Warm (3,000K) | 2,400 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 2 5/16" | __ | __ | 5 13/16" | 18W | 50,000 | 2.17 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 100W | 100W | 100W | Warm (3,000K) Neutral (4,000K) Cool (5,000K) | 2,450 2,560 2,610 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 2 5/8" | __ | __ | 7" | 18W | 50,000 | 1.97 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 100W | 100W | 100W | Warm (3,000K) Neutral (4,000K) Cool (5,000K) | 3,780 4,200 4,050 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 2 5/16" | __ | __ | 6 3/4" | 27W | 50,000 | 3.25 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 150W | 150W | 150W | Warm (3,000K) Neutral (4,000K) Cool (5,000K) | 3,170 3,333 3,360 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 3" | __ | __ | 6 5/8" | 24W | 50,000 | 2.89 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 150W | 150W | 150W | Warm (3,000K) Neutral (4,000K) Cool (5,000K) | 5,040 5,600 5,400 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 3 3/8" | __ | __ | 7 1/2" | 36W | 50,000 | 4.33 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 00000 |
Tubular Bulb—EX39 Mogul Base | |||||||||||||||
| 70W/100W/150W | 70W/100W/150W | 70W/100W/150W | Warm (3,000K) Neutral (4,000K) Cool (5,000K) | 3,170 3,333 3,360 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 3" | __ | __ | 7" | 12W, 18W, 24W | 50,000 | 2.89 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 150W | __ | __ | Warm (3,000K) Neutral (4,000K) Cool (5,000K) | 6,684 6,750 7,000 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 3 3/8" | __ | __ | 10" | 45W | 50,000 | 5.42 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 175W | __ | __ | Warm (3,000K) Neutral (4,000K) Cool (5,000K) | 7,560 8,100 8,400 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 3 3/8" | __ | __ | 10" | 54W | 50,000 | 6.50 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 250W | __ | __ | Warm (3,000K) Neutral (4,000K) Cool (5,000K) | 11,200 12,200 12,400 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 5" | __ | __ | 10" | 80W | 50,000 | 9.64 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 320W | __ | __ | Warm (3,000K) Neutral (4,000K) Cool (5,000K) | 14,000 15,000 15,500 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 5" | __ | __ | 10 3/8" | 100W | 50,000 | 12.05 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 500W | 500W | __ | Cool (5,000K) | 17,400 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 5 1/8" | __ | __ | 11 1/8" | 120W | 50,000 | 14.45 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 000000 |
Globe Bulb—EX39 Mogul Base | |||||||||||||||
| 250W | 250W | 250W | Neutral (4,000K) | 5,334 | Base Up, Base Down, Horizontal | 5 3/4" | __ | __ | 7 3/8" | 45W | 50,000 | 5.42 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 000000 | 000000 |
Two-Pin Wedge Base Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs
Often used in task lights, these bulbs are comparable to PL, Dulux, and Biax bulbs. Brightness is measured in lumens; the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb. Bulbs with a warm light appearance have yellow tones. Bulbs with a neutral light appearance are often used in workspaces. Bulbs with a cool light appearance have white/blue tones and are good for inspecting. A bulb’s estimated yearly cost is based on 3 hours of usage per day at $0.11 per kWh.
LED bulbs last longer and are more efficient than CFL bulbs. They generate little heat, withstand vibration, and are shatterproof. Ballast bypass bulbs eliminate the need for a ballast so the socket must be wired directly to the power source.
Up, Base Down
Operating Position
| Equiv. Fluorescent Bulb Wattage | Light Appearance | Brightness, lumens | Light Technology | Light Setting | Bulb Material | O'all Lg. | LED Installation Type | Wattage | Rated Life, hrs. | Est. Yearly Energy Cost, $ | Each | |
Horizontal, Base Up, Base Down Operating Position | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13W | Neutral (3,500K) | 600 | LED | Not Dimmable | Plastic | 7 1/8" | Ballast Bypass | 6W | 50,000 | 0.72 | 0000000 | 000000 |