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    General purpose 60-watt equivalent bulbs (16)
    RATINGS
    SPECS
     
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    General purpose 75-watt equivalent bulbs (1)
    RATINGS
    SPECS
     
     
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    General purpose 100-watt equivalent bulbs (3)
    RATINGS
    SPECS
     
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Flood/reflector 65- to 90-watt equivalent bulbs (12)
    RATINGS
    SPECS
     
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
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    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Flood/reflector 90- to 120-watt PAR38 equivalent bulbs (2)
    RATINGS
    SPECS
     
     
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Chandelier 40 to 60 watt equivalent bulbs (6)
    RATINGS
    SPECS
     
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Globe 40 to 60 watt equivalent bulbs (6)
    RATINGS
    SPECS
     
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor
    Type
    Light color
    Claimed life
    Brightness
    Efficiency
    Light distribution
    Frequent on and off performance
    Life testing
    Color accuracy
    Warm-up time
    Works with dimmer
    Works with fully enclosed fixtures
    Works with electronic timer
    Outdoor not exposed to moisture
    Outdoor use when used base up
    Works with photo cell
    Works with motion sensor