Lumens (light output)
This refers to the literal measure of the light-output of a particular light bulb, measured in the number of lumens.
Watts (Energy Used)
"Watts" is the term applied to the amount of energy required and used by a particular light bulb. It is an international system unit of power equal to one joule per second. Contrary to popular belief, the wattage of a bulb does not directly measure the brightness; the "lumens" of a light is what defines the actual light output.
Average Lifetime
This refers to an average lifetime rating based on large quantities in test groups. This testing takes into account usage of 3 hours per start for fluorescent lamps and 10 hours per start for HID lamps.
Volts
Voltage is a measure of electrical potential.
Bulb Type
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The "Bulb Type" is typically a combination of the style of bulb as well as the width of the bulb. Usually, the first couple letters will indicate the type; "G" would indicate "Globe", "PAR" would indicate "Parabolic Reflector"... The numbers indicate the diameter of the light bulb in eighths of an inch; a "G40" would be a "Globe" style that is "5 inches" in diameter.
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Base Type
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The "Base" of a light bulb is the part that either screws or snaps into a receptacle. Base Type terminology may indicate common descriptive words like "Medium" or "Candelabra", or may even contain numeric codes that signify size and variety, like "E26" or "2GX13".
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Filament Type
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The filament is the style of fine wire that is heated electrically inside of an incandescent light bulb.
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Color Temperature
Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) is a specification of the color appearance of a light bulb, relating its color to that of a reference source heated to a particular temperature, measured in degrees Kelvin (K). It generally measures the "warmth" or "coolness" of light source appearance.
CRI (Color Rendering Index)
CRI refers to the "Color Rendering Index" of a light bulb. CRI measures a light source and grades its ability to render the color of objects "correctly," as compared with a reference source with comparable color temperature. 100 is perfect rendering.
Length
This is sometimes referred to as MOL, or "Maximum Overall Length". It measures the absolute length of a light bulb, from the top of the bulb to the bottom of the base and is typically expressed in inches.
Width
Width refers to the complete diameter of the widest point of the light bulb.
Beam Angle
The beam angle refers to the width of the light beam coming from a reflector light bulb. The higher the number, the wider the beam spread.
# of Lamps
This refers to the number of Fluorescent or HID light bulbs that this particular ballast can light.
Bulb Type Used in Ballast
This refers to the style of light bulb that this particular ballast can light.
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These bulbs are the perfect choice for my Sputnik light fixture!
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3/14/13 (Gainesville, FL)
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These bulbs look fabulous in my original solid brass 1956 Sputnik chandelier! The comments when people see the chandelier is always WOW! on the light itself and then another WOW! for these Mid-Century Modern-correct light bulbs. Please continue to stock these hard to find products. You have built company loyalty from me with having available these obscure but fabulous light bulbs.
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2/15/13 (La Grange, IL)
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This bulb is for electrifying art nouveau Newel post lights with multiple lights
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Great product, happy to find them for my old light fixture. Great service and quick shipping. Thanks!
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The bulb is exactly what I was looking for. I used it in a nativty creche above the manger.
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Terrific product. Price is right. Service excellent!
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Very nice bulb. It is very similar to the old ones just a little shorter prongs.
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These are the bulbs that came with my reproduction Sputnik chandelier, which I have two of...they look so much better than the round ones people use. Well worth the extra few cents...and they last a long time.
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7/05/12 (Marina Del Rey, CA)
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I have a "Sputnik" chandelier and needed replacement bulbs. Although these don't match the original bulbs when I purchased the repo lamp (they were "stubbier"), they are a fine replacement and burn at the same wattage, so no noticeable difference.
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I love these light bulbs. My only regret is that I did't buy more with my first order. They are just so interesting to look at in my dining room chandelier.
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6/02/12 (Valley Center, CA)
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These retro light bulbs are perfect for my 1950 atomic retro sputnik lamp. The price of these light bulbs beat any others that I have found on the market.
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Thank you so much SOOO Pleased. FAST shipping and these bulbs are just perfect. I purchased 24 of them for my starburst light fixture and there are no words to describe it.. GORGEOUS! You will not be disappointed.
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Like it! Was looking for a deco bulb for top of an Antique Art Deco fixture. Looks nice. It is kind of petite in size, but finishes the look.
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7/15/11 (Greenfield Center, NY)
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Looks great! No one has ever seen a bulb like this one...not to mention 24 of them in one fixture.
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4/18/11 (Fountain Valley, CA)
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