{"product_id":"giant-edison-screw-e40","title":"Philips Giant Edison Screw E40 LED 36W","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReplace Large 'E40' Bulbs With LED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhilips TForce Core LED HPL 36W E40\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces outdated incandescent, halogen, mercury-vapour (MV), high-pressure sodium (HPS\/SON) and metal-halide (HPL\/MH) globes. At 36 watts, it delivers up to 6,000 lumens of clean, bright light from the moment you flip the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassive energy savings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses over 70% less energy than the 125W metal-halide globes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant full brightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e No warm-up delay; unlike old discharge lamps, it reaches 100% brightness instantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong service life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated for 25,000 hours, or over 8 years running 8 hours a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains-powered retrofit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bypass the existing ballast (if present) and connect directly to mains voltage (240V). An electrician must disconnect the old ballast, capacitor, and ignitor if present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for tough environments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass oval body rated IP65, suitable for dusty, humid or outdoor locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colour options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm White (3000K) for hospitality and retail; Cool White (4000K) for warehouses, workshops and general industrial use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere E40 Globes Are Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiant Edison Screw (GES \/ E40)\u003c\/strong\u003e globes are found in many commercial and industrial light fittings. You'll find them across a wide range of spaces, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarehouses, factories and logistics facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail stores, showrooms and shopping centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarpark entrances, loading docks, and outdoor canopies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParks, pedestrian walkways and street lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgricultural sheds and large outbuildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports halls and recreational centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/2930\/files\/E40-HID-LED-Lamps-Example-Applications-1050.jpg?v=1783061607\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing Between Warm White (3000K) and Cool White (4000K)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth variants deliver much better light quality than the E40 lights they replace. The difference lies in the tone of the light:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,500 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHospitality venues, retail showrooms, reception areas, restaurants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,000 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses, workshops, carparks, factories, general commercial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure, Cool White (4000K) is the more popular choice for industrial and commercial work environments. Warm White (3000K) is preferred wherever you want a more welcoming or inviting atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guide: Philips E40 LED Globe (Direct Mains)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis globe is for mains only; it connects directly to 240V. There are two installation scenarios: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Existing 'HID' fitting with ballast.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the standard setup for most fittings running old High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps. A licensed electrician must remove or bypass the ballast and wire the lampholder directly to mains. After this one-time modification, the globe screws in like any other bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Fitting already wired to mains.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're replacing an old incandescent, halogen, or LED bulb where there's no ballast, or it's already been bypassed, this globe is a straight swap. Simply unscrew the old globe and screw in the new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E40 base on this globe also fits E39 'Mogul' sockets (common in some older imported fittings). It can be installed in any orientation: base up, base down, or horizontal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications - Philips TForce E40 LED 36W\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\"\u003eFitting Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE40 GES (Giant Edison Screw)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220–240V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Usage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquivalent To\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125W+ HPL (Mercury Vapour \/ Metal Halide) or 70W+ SON (High Pressure Sodium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000K (Warm White) or 4000K (Cool White)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,500 lumens (3000K) or 6,000 lumens (4000K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300° (omnidirectional, like a traditional globe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25,000 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstant (0.5 seconds to full brightness)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimmable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65 dust-tight and weatherproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulb Shape \/ Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval \/ Frosted Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91.5mm diameter × 234mm overall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Identifiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhilips TrueForce Core LED HPL 36W E40 FR 830 (for 3000K) or 840 (for 4000K); 929002481402 \u0026amp; 929002481502 (part numbers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurther Details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpec Sheets: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/2930\/files\/929002481402-Philips-E40-3000K-36W-RR.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3000K\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/2930\/files\/929002481502-Philips-E40-4000K-36W-RR.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4000K\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/2930\/files\/Philips-TrueForce-Core-LED-Installation-Instructions-RR.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstall Guide\u003c\/a\u003e (PDF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need an electrician to install this E40 globe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're replacing a mains-voltage \u003cstrong\u003eincandescent\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehalogen\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eLED\u003c\/strong\u003e bulb with an E40 base, then no. You can just screw it in like a normal globe. You can identify these lights as they switch on instantly at full brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-intensity discharge lamps, on the other hand, will need their control gear removed by an electrician. These lights take a while to 'warm up' to full brightness when switched on each day, and include \u003cstrong\u003emetal-halide\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emercury-vapour,\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003esodium\u003c\/strong\u003e lamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product ships with a sticker that your electrician can place inside the fitting once converted. It states that the fitting has been modified and now requires this Philips LED or similar to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I replace a higher wattage than 125W?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Philips states this globe delivers equivalent brightness to a 125W HPL (metal halide) or 70W SON (high-pressure sodium) lamp. However, as old 'discharge lamps' degrade severely over time, we've had some customers report equivalent brightness to old 450W metal halide lamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install this globe in any orientation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlike some older HID lamps that required a specific burning position (horizontal, vertical base-up, etc.), this globe can be installed in any orientation - base up, base down, or horizontal - without affecting its performance or lifespan.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between an E40 and an E27?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE40 and E27 refer to the diameter of the screw thread on the base of the globe. \u003cstrong\u003eE40 (this item) has a 40mm diameter thread\u003c\/strong\u003e, and E27 has a 27mm diameter thread. The \"E\" stands for Edison (the screw-base system invented by Thomas Edison), and the number is simply the width in millimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/e27\"\u003eE27 is the standard household screw base\u003c\/a\u003e. It's used in most table lamps, floor lamps, and other domestic light fittings. It's sometimes called a Medium Edison Screw (MES).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE40 is roughly 50% wider and is used in large commercial and industrial fittings, such as high-bays, street lights, and carpark luminaires. It's called a \u003cstrong\u003eGiant Edison Screw (GES)\u003c\/strong\u003e or 'Goliath Edison Screw' in some documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two bases are not interchangeable unless you have an E27 to E40 adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philips","offers":[{"title":"Warm White 3000K","offer_id":52318160159002,"sku":"929002481402","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cool White 4000K","offer_id":52318160191770,"sku":"929002481502","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/2930\/files\/Philips-E40-LED-Bulb.jpg?v=1780647506","url":"https:\/\/reductionrevolution.com.au\/products\/giant-edison-screw-e40","provider":"Reduction Revolution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}