Glow Object®
SOX E26W Low Pressure Sodium (LPS) Light Bulb
Product Details
Glow Object SOX-E26W Low Pressure Sodium (LPS) Lamp — Direct Replacement for Philips SOX-E26W
Direct Replacement for SOX-E26W Systems
Designed as a compatible replacement for Philips SOX-E26W and similar 26W low pressure sodium lamps used in existing ballast systems. Standard B22 base for municipal street lighting, industrial installations, and specialty lighting setups. Ballast required, not included.
Street and Outdoor Low Glare Lighting
Produces a monochromatic amber sodium light with uniform low-glare illumination for outdoor environments including roads, street lighting infrastructure, parking areas, pathways, bridges, coastal lighting, tunnel lighting, seaport facilities, HOA community lighting, and hotel pathway applications. The narrow blue-free spectrum is used where visual comfort and reduced glare are preferred over high-intensity point source lighting.
Darkroom and Specialty Photography Use
Suitable for film developing darkroom environments, safelight applications, photography studios, lab environments, and experimental setups requiring monochromatic lighting conditions. Provides stable amber sodium illumination used in controlled low-light working environments.
Astronomy and Dark Sky Environments
Commonly used in observatory surroundings, backyard astronomy, and low light pollution areas. Compatible with dark sky practices to reduce upward light spill and maintain nighttime sky visibility in coastal and rural regions.
Ambient and Low Stimulation Lighting
Used for soft room light applications where warm low-glare illumination is preferred, including meditation spaces, bedrooms, studios, hallways, corridors, and controlled visual environments for calm low stimulation evening use and wind-down night environments.
Indoor, Outdoor and Creative Atmosphere Use
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications with compatible fixtures and ballast systems. Indoors creates a soft monochromatic amber room light effect used in bedrooms, meditation rooms, studios, hallways, creative workspaces, and low glare ambient environments. Outdoors used in patios, pathways, observatory surroundings, parking areas, and dark sky style installations.
Frequently used for Halloween parties, sci-fi themed rooms, monochrome environments, cinematic stage lighting, retro industrial aesthetics, movie props, photography sets, and immersive art installations. The single-color sodium glow creates a distinct visual atmosphere different from LED or filtered lighting systems.
Room Size Reference
| Lamp Model | Wattage | Typical Coverage | Common Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOX-E18W | 18W | 30–80 sq ft | Compact darkrooms, bedrooms, hallways |
| SOX-E26W | 26W | 60–120 sq ft | Darkrooms, studios, small rooms |
| SOX 35W | 35W | 80–150 sq ft | Garages, patios, studios, medium rooms |
| SOX 55W | 55W | 150–250 sq ft | Basements, workshops, larger studios |
| SOX 90W | 90W | 250–450 sq ft | Warehouses, parking areas, open spaces |
Technical Details
Model: SOX-E26W Compatible Lamp
Base: B22 / BY22d Bayonet
Light Type: Low Pressure Sodium (Monochromatic Amber)
Applications: Street lighting, industrial lighting, darkroom safelight, astronomy environments, and low glare ambient lighting.
Technical Specifications
Base: B22 / BY22d Bayonet
Light Type: Low Pressure Sodium (Monochromatic Amber)
Spectrum: 589nm
Light Color: Amber
Special Features: Monochromatic, Zero Blue Light, Dark Sky Friendly, Darkroom Safelight
Ballast Required: Yes (not included)
Dimensions & Weight
Unit Count: 1 Ct
Length: 311mm
Diameter: 53mm
Weight: 0.59lb