What color temperature options are available for light bulbs?

Choosing the right color temperature can significantly impact the feel of your space, so consider how each affects the mood you want to create. We offer temperature options such as <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Daylight-5000K/Enclosed-Fixture-Rated/60-Watt/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z17hnfZ1z1u6nlZ1z22yw5?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">daylight (5000k)</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Bright-White-3000K/Enclosed-Fixture-Rated/60-Watt/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z17hnfZ1z1u6nlZ1z22yx1?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">bright white (3000k)</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/True-White-3500K/Enclosed-Fixture-Rated/60-Watt/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z17hnfZ1z1u6nlZ1z22yt8?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">true white (3500k)</a>.

I want to upgrade to LED bulbs, but I'm unsure if the base will fit. What common base types might I encounter, and what should I consider?

Common bases for LED upgrades include the screw-in <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/E26/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0tp3j?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">E26</a> (standard medium base), smaller <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/E12/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0tp3i?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">E12</a> (candelabra), and bi-pin bases like <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/GU10/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0x2dl?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">GU10</a> or <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/G4/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0tlpo?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">G4</a>. When upgrading, always match your existing base code; however, some LEDs, such as the E26, are offered in other base types, such as the GU10, for use in many common fixtures. Be sure to double-check to ensure you select the correct base.

Are tube lights only used in commercial settings, or can I use them at home?

While commonly used in garages and basements, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs-Tube-Lights/N-5yc1vZbm3z?catStyle=ShowProducts?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">tube lights</a>, especially LED tube lights, are becoming increasingly popular for their energy efficiency and bright light in home workshops, under-cabinet lighting, and even for creating a modern, minimalist look in certain rooms. They offer a lot of options for different areas of the house.

What are bi-pin and 4-pin bases, and what are they used for?

<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Bi-Pin/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0tnc5?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">Bi-pin bases</a>, including the <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Miniature-Bi-Pin/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z21ms6?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">miniature</a> and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Medium-Bi-Pin/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z21luf?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">medium bi-pin</a>, have two small pins that push into a socket commonly used for halogen or some LED bulbs in undercabinet lighting or desk lamps. <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/4-Pin/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z21lyb?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">4-pin bases</a>, with their four pins, are often found in fluorescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs; they are designed for fixtures requiring a more secure connection and may need specific ballast compatibility.