I.9
Traditional light bulbs are being phased
out and modern light technologies use
different amounts of power to achieve the
same amount of light . Instead of referring
to watts, we now need to measure and
compare light in terms of lumens.
Quick guide to GE Lighting packaging
Switching from Watts to Lumens
Our LEDs can be used everywhere,
from general to mood lighting and
spotlighting. To assist in selecting the
appropriate LED replacement for your
existing Incandescent or halogen bulb,
GE packaging shows relevant product
lumens compared to the old wattages.
Lumens
Incandescent
LED
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
210
Lumen
25W
400
Lumen
40W
700
Lumen
60W
250
Lumen
4.5W
470
Lumen
8W
810
Lumen
12W
Clear image of
lamp and base
Product symbol
Product information box
Energy rating
illustration
Rated life in hours
Wattage
Lumen
value
Rated
lamp life
in years
Application
category
colour code
panel
Energy
consumption