Sunlite 03370-su q500t3/cl 500w double ended t3 halogen bulb, rsc base, clear sunlite halogen double ended t3 bulbs can last up to 1.3 years with normal household use of 3 hours a day and display a brighter, whiter light than incandescent bulbs. This 500 watt, rsc based, double ended t3 bulb offers a light output of 9000 lumens, a clear glass finish and has an average rated life of 1,500 hours. Great for portable lamps, ceiling fixtures, track lighting, showcase displays and most common residential and commercial lighting needs. Halogen bulbs produce more lumens per watt (lpw) and have a longer lamp life than standard incandescent lamps. You can lower operation costs by more than 30% by using fewer halogen lamps to produce a greater amount of light.