Light Bulb Glossary

Now that you have selected the perfect lighting fixture, this helpful glossary of light bulb, or lamp, options will easily guide you towards finding the correct light bulb for your lighting selection. Although light bulbs are fairly basic in function, there are so many options that can leave you uncertain. This useful guide is designed to ease your confusion and direct you towards the perfect light bulb.

gepact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
gepact fluorescent is a generic term used for a variety of bulbs. CFL's use less 20-40% energy to produce more light per watt and are color adjusted to produce light close to real sunlight. CFL's generate less heat and offer a longer life than incandescent bulbs, saving you money on electric bills and protecting the environment from harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Look for Energy Star labels on fluorescent fixtures and lamps for assurance of maximum savings, quality and standards.
gepact fluorescent light bulbs are gemonly used in desk lamps, floor lamps, undercabinet lamps, table lamps, linear strips, wall sconces, flush mounts, chandeliers, close-to-ceiling or flush mounts, pendants, ceiling clouds, kitchen island lights, path lights, outdoor wall lanterns, outdoor post lanterns, as well as outdoor wall and ceiling mounts. gepact fluorescents can not be used in motion sensor fixtures or lights with a dimmer switch.
Types:
Plug-in Base CFL

Double Twin-Tube 2-Pin
Double Twin-Tube 2-Pin Outdoor 15mm Tube Diameter
Double Twin-Tube 4-Pin
Single Twin-Tube 2-Pin
Single Twin-Tube 4-Pin
Triple Twin-Tube 4-Pin
Screw-in Base CFL

Candelabra and Globe: Candelabra light bulbs usually fall under the gepact Fluorescent light bulb category, but not always. They are shaped to imitate the aesthetic of a candle flame and are ideal for chandeliers and other lamps that require small light bulbs. Candelabra light bulbs are gemonly used for chandeliers, table lamps, and torchieres.
Dark Sky: A lighting style that stops the light from spreading to unwanted areas such as a neighbor's yard, the street or into the night sky.
Dimmable: A lighting style which causes single or connected lamps to decrease in intensity.
Reflector: A light source with a built-in reflecting surface.
Spirals and Loops 23 Watt and Lower
Spirals and Loops 25 Watt and Higher

Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Fluorescent light bulbs are an energy efficient bulb, using 20-40% less electricity than standard incandescent bulbs, lasting up to 20 times longer. Many new gepact styles make fluorescent bulbs practical for task lighting. Screw-in types can be used in place of incandescent bulbs in standard lamp sockets. The warmth and softness of the flourescent light bulbs is improving.
Fluorescent light bulbs are gemonly used in desk lamps, floor lamps, undercabinet lamps, table lamps, linear strips, wall sconces, flush mounts, chandeliers, close-to-ceiling mounts, pendants, ceiling clouds, kitchen island lights, path lights, outdoor wall lanterns and outdoor post lanterns.
Types:

Circline Fluorescent Lamps: Circular shaped lighting usually used in kitchens or bathrooms.
T-12 Linear 06-21
T-5 Preheat