Light Bulbs and Lamps for Facility Relamping
Light bulbs and lamps for facility relamping - LED A-line, PAR, BR and tube lamps, linear T8 and T5 fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent, incandescent, halogen and HID lamps from GE, Philips and Sylvania. Available in common bases and shapes, wattages and LED equivalents, and color temperatures from warm white through daylight. LED retrofits are listed with the lamp they replace, and ballast-compatible and ballast-bypass tubes are identified for fluorescent fixtures. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, plant operations and licensed distributors.
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Light Bulbs and Lamps for Facility Relamping
Light bulbs and lamps cover the replaceable light sources for facility fixtures - LED, fluorescent, incandescent and halogen lamps in the bases and shapes used across buildings. This category stocks lamps from lines such as GE, Philips and Sylvania so facility maintenance can relamp fixtures with the correct base, shape, wattage and color temperature.
Lamp Types Stocked
- LED lamps - A-line, PAR, BR, MR, tube and specialty LED lamps as direct replacements for incandescent, halogen and fluorescent fixtures, in common color temperatures.
- Fluorescent lamps - Linear T8 and T5 tubes, compact fluorescent (CFL) and U-bend lamps for existing fluorescent fixtures.
- Incandescent and halogen lamps - General service, decorative and halogen lamps in standard bases where still in use.
- High-intensity discharge (HID) - Metal halide and high-pressure sodium lamps for high-bay and exterior fixtures.
- Specialty and appliance lamps - Appliance, indicator, exit sign and equipment lamps in low-wattage formats.
Lamp Type Reference
| Lamp Type | Common Bases / Shapes | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| LED A-line / PAR / BR | E26 medium, GU10, PAR shapes | General and directional relamp |
| LED tube | T8 and T5, G13 and G5 | Fluorescent fixture retrofit |
| Linear fluorescent | T8, T5, G13 and G5 | Existing fluorescent fixtures |
| Compact fluorescent | GU24, pin base, medium | Downlights and fixtures |
| Halogen / incandescent | E26, candelabra, bi-pin | Decorative and legacy fixtures |
| HID | Mogul and medium | High-bay and exterior |
Base, Shape and Color Temperature
Lamps are identified by base type, bulb shape and size, wattage or LED wattage equivalent, and color temperature stated in kelvin. Base and shape determine physical fit in the fixture, while color temperature affects the appearance of the light from warm (around 2700K) to cool and daylight (5000K and above). LED replacements are listed with the incandescent or fluorescent equivalent they replace so a facility can match a retrofit during relamping. Ballast-compatible and ballast-bypass LED tubes are identified so buyers select the correct fluorescent retrofit.
Lamps are a continuous relamping consumable across a facility, so maintenance standardizes on the bases, shapes and color temperatures the buildings use and standing-orders the high-turnover lamps. Holding the full lamp range under one catalog keeps relamping consistent and pricing predictable for materials management. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an LED tube and a linear fluorescent tube?
A linear fluorescent tube, such as a T8 or T5, produces light through a gas discharge and requires a ballast in the fixture. An LED tube is a solid-state replacement in the same T8 or T5 form factor that draws less power and lasts longer. LED tubes come as ballast-compatible types that run on the existing ballast, and ballast-bypass types that require rewiring the fixture. The catalog identifies which type each LED tube is so the retrofit matches the fixture.
How are lamp bases and shapes identified?
Lamps are identified by base code and bulb shape and size, such as an E26 medium screw base on an A19 shape, a GU10 twist base on a PAR16, or a G13 bi-pin base on a T8 tube. Base and shape determine physical fit in the fixture. The catalog lists lamps by base, shape and wattage or LED equivalent so a facility can match a replacement to the fixture being relamped.
What does color temperature mean when selecting lamps?
Color temperature, stated in kelvin, describes the appearance of the light. Lower values around 2700K to 3000K produce warm white light, 3500K to 4100K produce neutral white, and 5000K and above produce cool white and daylight. Facilities usually standardize a color temperature by area for consistency. The catalog lists color temperature for each lamp so relamping keeps a space uniform.
Can facilities order light bulbs and lamps in bulk?
Yes. LED, fluorescent, incandescent, halogen and HID lamps are stocked in case and bulk quantities for hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, plant operations and licensed distributors. Standing order programs are available for the highest-turnover lamps used in routine relamping. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What lamps should be in a facility formulary?
A standardized lamp formulary, or approved product list, typically covers the LED A-line and directional lamps for general fixtures, LED or linear fluorescent tubes for the T8 and T5 fixtures in service, compact and specialty lamps for downlights and equipment, and any HID lamps for high-bay and exterior fixtures, all in the facility standard color temperatures. MAP Medical builds consolidated lamp packages matched to a facility fixture inventory - contact our team for an assessment.