Perfect high lumen energy saving solution to be used in places where they are directly visible, adding some decorative effect.

Product characteristics

• Energy efficiency: very good (EEL = A)
• Luminous efficiency: very good (62 up to 74 lumens/watt)
• Average life: 8,000 hours, corresponding to about 8 years at about 2.7 hours per day
• Switching cycle: average  (5,000 cycles)
• Lumen maintenance: average (75 % of the maximum intensity after 5,000 hours of operation) 
• Flawless ignition at -10 °C and up
• Colour rendering: good (R_a = 81)
• Mercury content: high (5.0 mg per lamp, but significantly lower than mercury vapor lamps)
• Recycling: very good (> 95 %)
• Manufacturing plants are certified according to the ISO 14,001 international standard for environmental management
• Production in Europe and Asia

Advantages

• Proven Philips quality
• Available in three color codes
• Good color reproduction compared to mercury lamps

Application notes

• Perfect replacement for mercury lamps, even if the lamp is visible
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, such as for factories and warehouses as well as the lighting of walkways
• No gear required 
• Ambient temperature range to ensure almost constant light output: 0 up to 50 °C
• Use outdoors only in enclosed and ventilated luminaires

Waste disposal and security

• All compact fluorescent lamps contain some amount of toxic mercury. Don't throw away with normal household waste!
• Normal precautions should be taken for the collection of glass particles in the event a lamp is broken.