Q: What does Value Brand, Major Brand and Extended Life mean?
A: Major brand bulbs are shipped from our available stock of major suppliers such as Philips, GE or Osram/Sylvania. Extended Life brand bulbs are 130V bulbs that on average last twice as long. Value Brand bulbs are Generic or High-Quality Grade-A import bulbs.
Q: What is the difference between 120 Volt and 130V light bulbs?
A: If you use a 130 Volt Extended Life, 130 Volt Major or 130 Volt Value brand light bulb with typical 120 Volt power found in homes & most businesses, you could see the average hours the bulb works go up by 50% to 100% but the light output of the bulb will 8% to 10% dimmer.
| Cross Reference (Also Known As) |
| Type |
PHILIPS |
Osram/Sylvania |
GE |
Satco |
Other |
| 120PAR38/CAP/SP 130V |
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S |
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| 120PAR38/CAP/SP 120V |
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41632 |
S4974 |
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| Average Hours depend on voltage used |
| Value 120V |
Value 130V |
Extended 130V |
Major 130V |
Major 120V |
| 2,000 |
Used@130V 2,000
Used@120V 4,000 |
Used@130V 2,500
Used@120V 5,000 |
Used@130V 2,500
Used@120V 5,000 |
2,500 |