Incandescent Bulbs

Your Source for Incandescent Lighting

From vintage ambiance to household essentials, 1000Bulbs.com offers a wide selection of incandescent light bulbs for residential, commercial, and decorative use. Whether you’re replacing a standard incandescent light bulb or looking for a specialty solution, our inventory spans every major shape, wattage, and style.

Popular Incandescent Bulb Types

• Antique and Vintage Bulbs: Reproductions of 19th-century bulbs, these add nostalgic charm to home restorations, restaurants, and retail displays.
• C7 and C9 Bulbs: Classic incandescent lighting for Christmas stringers, marquees, signs, and night lights.
• Code Beacon Bulbs: High-output, high-wattage bulbs used in radio towers, rooftops, and aviation warning systems.
• Decorative Chandelier Bulbs: Straight tip, flicker flame, and bent tip styles for chandeliers, sconces, and electric candles.
• Decorative Globe Bulbs: Ideal for vanities and outdoor stringers, globe bulbs offer soft, stylish illumination.
• Grow Lights: Simulate natural sunlight for greenhouses, seedlings, and indoor plants.
• Heat Lamps: Infrared incandescent bulbs for food warmers, buffets, and bathroom heat fixtures.
• Low Voltage Bulbs: Available in 12V and 24V for RVs, campers, and outdoor low-voltage landscape lighting.
• Microwave Bulbs: High-temperature bulbs specifically designed for microwaves and other appliances.
• Pool Light Bulbs: Waterproof, long-lasting incandescent lights for underwater pool fixtures.
• S6, S11, S14 Indicator Bulbs: Common in signage, control panels, amusement parks, and commercial machines.
• Shatter Resistant Bulbs: Protective-coated bulbs designed for food service, manufacturing, and safety-critical areas.
• Silver Bowl Bulbs: Reflective-top bulbs that redirect light to minimize glare—perfect for pendant lights and base-up fixtures.
• Flood and Spot Lights: Standard incandescent flood light bulbs and spotlights for recessed cans and outdoor fixtures.
• Standard A-Shapes (A21, A19, A15): Everyday incandescent light bulbs used in lamps, ceiling fans, and general-purpose lighting. Rough service and appliance-specific options available too.
• Traffic Signal Bulbs: Specialty bulbs for legacy traffic signal systems and industrial signal lights.
• Tubular Bulbs: Used in picture lamps, appliances, exit signs, and even vacuums—available in various lengths and wattages.
• Yellow Bug Lights: Minimize insect attraction with yellow-coated incandescent lighting, perfect for patios and outdoor fixtures.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is an incandescent light bulb?

An incandescent light bulb is a traditional lighting technology that uses a tungsten filament heated by an electric current until it glows, producing visible light. They offer warm color tones and instant illumination.

Are incandescent bulbs still available?

Yes, but with energy regulations in place, some general-use incandescent bulbs are being phased out or replaced by more efficient alternatives like halogen, CFL, or LED. Specialty and decorative incandescent bulbs are still widely available.

What are the advantages of incandescent lighting?

• Warm, natural light
• Instant-on with no warm-up
• Dimmable with most standard dimmers
• Inexpensive initial cost
• Broad compatibility with legacy fixtures

What is the difference between A15, A19, and A21 bulbs?

These refer to bulb sizes in the A-series (standard household shape):
A15 is smaller (used in ceiling fans and appliances),
A19 is the most common household size,
A21 is slightly larger and usually higher wattage.

Can I replace an incandescent bulb with an LED?

Yes, LEDs are compatible replacements for most incandescent fixtures. They use less energy, last longer, and come in similar brightness and color temperatures.

Do incandescent bulbs work in enclosed fixtures?

Most do, but always check the bulb’s rated application. Some high-wattage or specialty bulbs may overheat in enclosed fixtures.

Are incandescent bulbs dimmable?

Yes, nearly all incandescent light bulbs are fully dimmable and work with standard dimmer switches.

What’s the lifespan of an incandescent bulb?

Typical incandescent bulbs last about 750 to 2,000 hours, depending on usage and the specific bulb type.

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