GE Lighting 97482 3-Way Incandescent Light Bulb, Soft White

The GE Lighting 97482 is a 3-way incandescent light bulb with a soft white finish, designed to provide three distinct levels of illumination from a single bulb. At its lowest setting of 50 watts, it produces 620 lumens — a gentle ambient light suitable for background illumination or nighttime use. The middle setting jumps to 200 watts and 3,335 lumens, bright enough for reading, working, or general room lighting. At the full 250-watt setting, it delivers 3,955 lumens, an exceptionally bright output that can illuminate large rooms or spaces that require strong, even lighting.

The soft white finish gives the light a warm, yellowish tone characteristic of traditional incandescent bulbs, creating a welcoming atmosphere that many people prefer to the cooler tones of some LED or fluorescent alternatives. The bulb operates on standard 120-volt household current and measures 5-1/4 inches in maximum overall length. To access all three brightness levels, the bulb must be used in a compatible 3-way lamp socket — in a standard single-switch fixture, only one wattage level will be available. As an incandescent bulb, it provides instant full brightness with no warm-up period and produces excellent color rendering. Buyers should note that the 250-watt maximum draws significant power and generates considerable heat, so it is important to confirm that the intended lamp fixture is rated for this wattage.