G E Lighting 84081 40W T8 Microwave Appliance Bulb 6-pack

Product Description

The G E LIGHTING 84081 is a 40-watt T8 incandescent appliance bulb designed for use in microwave ovens and similar household appliances. It produces 200 lumens of soft white light at 2700 Kelvin color temperature with a CRI of 100, delivering accurate, warm illumination inside the appliance cavity. The clear glass T8 envelope measures 2.50 inches in maximum overall length (MOL) and fits an intermediate base socket. Rated for 1,200 hours of service life, this bulb is dimmable and ships in a carded 6-pack, making it a practical stocking item for service calls or facility maintenance.

This bulb is intended for microwave appliance applications requiring a small-format T8 lamp with an intermediate base. It is suited for residential appliance service and is commonly installed by appliance repair technicians or knowledgeable end users performing routine bulb replacement. The 6-pack packaging reduces per-unit cost and supports multi-unit service scenarios.

Key Features

• 40 watts, 200 lumens output at 2700K soft white color temperature
• CRI of 100 for accurate color rendering inside the appliance
• Clear T8 bulb shape with intermediate base for appliance socket compatibility
• Maximum overall length of 2.50 inches for compact microwave cavities
• Dimmable rating for fixtures that support dimming control
• Rated 1,200-hour service life; packaged 6 per carded pack

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement for microwave ovens and household appliances requiring a 40-watt T8 intermediate-base bulb.

Installation Notes

Appliance bulb replacement should be performed with the microwave unplugged from its power source. Allow the existing bulb to cool completely before handling. Confirm the socket type is intermediate base and the cavity accepts a bulb with a 2.50-inch MOL before installing. No special tools are required, but consulting the appliance manufacturer service documentation is recommended for access panel removal.