MASTER PL-C 13W/ 865/ 840/ 830/ 827/ 2P Philips

MASTER PL-C 2-pin The MASTER PL-C 2-pin range of lamps forms part of the compact fluorescent nonintegrated family of lamps. Compact long-arc low-pressure mercury discharge lamp with a clear glass envelope consisting of four parallel narrow fluorescent tubes welded together at the bottom and near the ends. It has a two-pin base with a housing incorporating the special instant starter and capacitor. It is equipped with two preheated tungsten electrodes and filled with a mixture of saturated mercury vapour and an inert buffer gas. For operation on AC mains supply via a conventional ballast. Dimming is not possible. The lamp characteristics are influenced by operating conditions and control gear used. A radio-interference suppression capacitor is installed. The lamp performance is strongly governed by the temperature of the coolest spot, which is influenced by the lamp position. MASTER PL-C is a breakthrough in compact fluorescent lighting. By making use of the unique Philips-invented bridge technology, light output has been optimised for the relatively high temperatures inside the luminaire, providing up to 6 % higher system light output. Furthermore the advanced coating technologies result in 12 % lumen maintenance improvement at average rated life. MASTER PL-C lamps contain only 3 mg of mercury. Applications - General or supplementary lighting in professional environments or the home. - Residential and public outdoor lighting, recessed or surfacemounted downlighters, wall units, pendant lamps and table lamps.