General Purpose Light Bulbs

General Purpose Light Bulbs power everyday lighting tasks in homes, shops, and job sites, delivering reliable illumination where you need it most. This collection spans modern LED bulbs, classic incandescent and halogen options, and CFLs, covering common shapes like A19/A60 and A21 with E26, E27, and B22 bases. Choose LEDs for the best energy savings and long life—often 15,000–25,000 hours—while halogen and incandescent provide familiar dim-to-warm glow at the cost of higher energy use. Look for lumens, not watts: 800 lumens roughly equals a 60W incandescent, 1100 lumens a 75W, and 1600 lumens a 100W replacement.

Color temperature sets the mood. Warm white (2700K–3000K) suits living areas, neutral white (3500K–4100K) fits kitchens and workshops, and daylight (5000K–6500K) sharpens task visibility. A high Color Rendering Index (CRI 90+) helps tools, finishes, and paint colors appear accurate. Check CRI specs on product pages for color-critical tasks and photography work. Dimmable models support smoother control, and smart bulbs add app and voice automation for schedules, scenes, and remote access.

Quick selection tips:
- Match base and shape to your fixture; check space for A19 vs A21.
- Verify voltage (120V or 220–240V) and enclosed-fixture rating.
- Choose the right lumen output, beam angle, and color temperature.
- For outdoor or bath use, pick damp or wet rated bulbs.
- Use ENERGY STAR LEDs to cut bills and heat, reducing HVAC load.
- Pick shatter-resistant or rough-service bulbs for job sites.
- For three-way lamps, buy dedicated three-way bulbs.

Installation is simple: switch off power, allow hot bulbs to cool, and screw in the new lamp snugly without over-tightening. Recycle CFLs and certain LEDs; halogen/incandescent disposal follows local rules. With the right general purpose light bulb, you’ll improve visibility, reduce energy costs, and upgrade the comfort and productivity of any space—whether lighting a workbench, brightening a hallway, or refreshing rental units.