It's generally considered to be the largest globe incandescent for general
lighting. One of the earliest forms of a decorative shape are globe
light bulbs. These are exactly the same as a regular light bulb except the
outer shape is different. But most people
when they have a decorative lighting situation, really like the G40 globe light
bulbs as an option because they dress up the situation without making it look
too unusual. Some of the shapes that are
available are everything from all 1 inch globe all the way up to a 5 inch globe
which is the G40 version,
and with all the various wattages within those subfamilies of globe lights.
In this case, the G40 is a 5 inch globe and because of it's larger size,
commands a certain attention within the design of the fixture.
Some of the common
applications for these bulbs are marquee lighting, bathroom lighting strips or
other kinds of exposed fixtures where there's no place to hide the bulb itself.
You'll find that there are so many choices of this type that can be a little
confusing, but there are just a few things to keep in mind when trying to
identify the bulb you have. When these bulbs are labeled or coded, it
refers to the number of eighths of an inch. For example, if you had a G40 globe
light bulb, the 40 would be divided by eight which would leave you five and that
is the number of inches of the bulb diameter. So what you have is a 5 inch
globe. That's probably the most important aspect of trying to figure out
what you need. Once you determine the size of the globe itself, it's very
easy to determine the wattage as it's usually stamped right on the bulb itself
or on the base. And the base itself could be one of several types but most
of the time it's a standard medium light bulb base, just like the ones you have
in a regular household light bulb. The
wattage is usually designated before that with something like 100G40, 60G40,
150G40, 25G40 or 40G40 with a clear or frosted designation.
Some and people are looking for ways to save energy and some of these older
style globe light bulbs really aren't that energy-efficient. So many
people are looking for compact fluorescent alternatives. Panasonic
globe compact fluorescent light bulbs
are the perfect choice to replace higher wattage incandescent lamps and save
energy. Just look for areas
where you might use incandescent light bulbs and find the right replacement on
our web site. You will find a great reduction in your electrical bill
while still getting the amount of light that you want. You can save as much as 75% in lighting
energy costs while maintaining the globe shape that people like in so many
lighting applications.
Remember that there are several wattages of G40 globe light bulbs, we describe some
of the most common used in home and commercial lighting here. We have a
large inventory of incandescent bulbs for nearly every type of light fixture in
the field. If you need help identifying a globe bulb, our customer
service representatives can help you determine what you have.
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