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Philips Lighting 281659 F32T8/TL830 PLUS ALTO HV 30PK

Philips Lighting 281659 F32T8/TL830 PLUS ALTO HV 30PK

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F32T8/TL830 PLUS ALTO HV 30PK

  • Features

    • 95% lumen maintenance and reduced lamp-end blackening
    • Available in multiple color temperatures: 3000K, 3500K, 4100K, 5000K, and 6500K (except 32 watt)
    • Reduced impact on the environment without sacrificing performance
    • Sustainable lighting solution - only 1.7mg of mercury per lamp with ALTO II Technology
    • Available in multiple wattages: 17W, 25W, and 32W

  • Warnings

    • Lamp contains mercury. Manage in Accord with Disposal Laws. See: www.lamprecycle.org or 1-800-555-0050

  • Applications

    • Ideal for applications where longer relamp cycles would be beneficial

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

Base:
G13  [ Medium Bi-Pin Fluorescent]
Cap Base Information:
Green Base
Color Code:
TL830  [ CCT of 3000K (830)]
Color Designation:
TL830
Color Rendering Index Nom :
85
Correlated Color Temperature Nom :
3000 K
Design Mean Lumens:
2800 lm
Ean Upc Product:
46677281656
Energy Saving Product:
Energy Saving
Features:
ALTO® Plus
Footnotes Fluorescent Cfl 1:
Circle E- The encircled E means this bulb meets Federal minimum efficiency standards.
Initial Lumen Nom :
2950 lm
Life 12 Hr Instant Start Hrs :
36000 h
Life 12 Hr Programstart Hrs :
44000 h
Life 3 Hr Instant Start Hrs :
30000 h
Life 3 Hr Program Start Hrs :
38000 h
Material Nr 12nc :
9.27852E+11
Mercury Hg Content Nom :
1.7 mg
Net Weight Piece :
0.136 kg
Nominal Length Inch :
48
Numerator Packs Per Outer Box:
30
Numerator Quantity Per Pack:
1
Order Code:
281659
Order Product Name:
F32T8/TL830 PLUS ALTO HV 30PK
Picogram Per Lumen Hour:
20 pg/lm.h
Power Rated Nom :
32 W
Product Type:
Fluorescent Tube
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Lamps & Bulbs
Product Group:
Lighting

Philips Lighting 281659 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Philips F32T8/TL830 PLUS ALTO fit my standard 4-foot fluorescent fixture?
Yes. It's a 48 inch nominal T8 lamp with a G13 medium bi-pin base, which is the standard 4-foot linear fluorescent socket found in commercial troffers and strip fixtures. Rated 32 watts.
2) What color temperature is TL830, and will it match the lamps already in my building?
TL830 is 3000K, a warm white. If your existing tubes are marked 830 they will match; 835 (3500K), 841 (4100K) and 850 (5000K) lamps in the same fixture will read noticeably cooler next to it. Color rendering index is 85.
3) How long will these F32T8 lamps last on my ballasts?
Rated life depends on your ballast type and how long the lamps run per start. On instant start, 30,000 hours at 3 hours per start and 36,000 hours at 12 hours per start. On program start, 38,000 hours at 3 hours per start and 44,000 hours at 12 hours per start. Short switching cycles on instant start ballasts cost you the most life, so if the space is occupancy-sensor controlled, program start ballasts are worth it.
4) Do these fluorescent tubes contain mercury, and how do we have to dispose of them?
Yes, these contain mercury, 1.7 mg per lamp with ALTO II technology, which is low for a 4-foot T8 but still regulated. Spent lamps must be managed in accordance with disposal laws, not thrown in the dumpster. Facilities buying a 30-lamp case should have a recycling program in place before the relamp.
5) How many lamps come in the Philips 281659 pack?
The 281659 ships as a 30-lamp case, one lamp per pack with 30 packs to the outer box. That's the standard case quantity for a relamp job or MRO stocking.
6) How much light does the F32T8/TL830 PLUS ALTO put out, and does it hold up over time?
Initial output is 2950 lumens, with design mean lumens of 2800. Philips rates the PLUS ALTO at 95 percent lumen maintenance with reduced end blackening, so the fixture stays close to its day-one level well into the lamp's life.
7) Does this Philips T8 lamp meet federal efficiency requirements?
Yes. The F32T8/TL830 PLUS ALTO carries the encircled E marking, which indicates the lamp meets federal minimum efficiency standards, and it's identified as an energy saving product.
8) Is a 3000K T8 the right choice for an office, or should I go cooler?
3000K is warm white and reads closer to incandescent, which suits hospitality spaces, lobbies, dining, and residential common areas. Most offices, schools and warehouses spec 3500K or 4100K instead, and the same PLUS ALTO family is offered in 3500K, 4100K, 5000K and 6500K. Pick by what the rest of the building already runs so the spaces don't clash.
9) What does the green end cap on this Philips lamp mean?
The green cap is Philips' marking for its ALTO low-mercury line. If you're pulling lamps for a job and need to confirm you're grabbing the ALTO version rather than an older stock tube, the green base is the visual tell.
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Does the Philips Lighting 281659 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Philips Lighting 281659 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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