Philips Lighting 58 W T8 Fluorescent Tube, 5240 lm, 1500mm, G13

Philips Lighting MASTER TL-D Super 80 fluorescent tubes are low-pressure mercury discharge T8 lamps. They meet the standard T8 size, and have a 26 mm diameter. The special fluorescent coating of MASTER TL-D Super 80 tube lamps ensures excellent colour rendering. MASTER TL-D Super 80 fluorescent tubes are a great environmental choice, and offer excellent value comparted to TL-D standard lamps as they are far more energy efficient. They also provide more lumens per watt and better colour rendering that standard TL-D colours. You can use these fluorescent bulbs within existing TL-D light units.

• All models feature a three band fluorescent coating which is highly efficient.
• A range of colours are available allowing you to create the perfect atmosphere for your application. Colour options span from cool daylight to warm white.
• All MASTER TL-D Super 80 fluorescent tubes have a low mercury dose. The mercury content is also lower than standard TL-D fluorescent tubes.
• This series of fluorescent tube can be used with conventional magnetic ballasts or electronic ballasts. Electronic ballasts will provide higher efficacy.
• MASTER TL-D Super 80 fluorescent lamps have high lumen maintenance throughout the lifespan of the lamp.

Example product applications include schools, offices, shops and factories.

A lamp breaking is extremely unlikely to have any adverse effects on your health. However, if a lamp breaks, you should ventilate the room for 30 minutes before removing the parts (preferably with gloves on). The parts should be taken for recycling at your local waste facility.

Fluorescent Triphosphor

Triphosphor tubes have longer life, a lower mercury content, better colour rendering and higher lumen maintenance than their Halophosphate counterparts. The tubes are available in a variety of colour temperatures from 3000K (warm white) to 6000K (daylight).

• Extended life expectancy which can be increased by upto 20,000 hours with the use of high frequency luminaires.
• Shatter resistant versions available which retain the fragments in the event of a breakage.
• Option of triphosphor tubes with internal reflectors, which reduce waste light and increase light output by up to 75%.
• 16mm (T5) tubes provide a compact alternative to T8 tubes, offering peak performance at +35 °C and typically provide 5% more efficiency in most ceiling applications when compared to equivalent T8 tubes.

Nominal tube diameter - T5=16mm, T8=26mm, T9=29mm, T12=38mm