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Sylvania Octron 700 Ecologic T8 Fluorescent Lamp
The Sylvania Octron® 700 Ecologic® T8 Fluorescent Lamp family is built for reliable, energy-efficient general illumination in commercial and industrial spaces. Offered across model numbers 20903, 20906, and 22146, this lamp line uses a 2-Pin G13 Medium Base, a 40-Watt rating, and an 82 CRI rating for accurate color rendering, making it a straightforward, code-compliant replacement for standard fluorescent troffers, strip fixtures, and other T8 lighting applications. Facility managers and electrical contractors rely on this Octron® 700 Ecologic® designation for retrofit and maintenance projects where matching an existing T8 system with dependable output and long service life is essential. Because the family spans multiple color temperature and lumen configurations depending on the specific model selected, buyers can match the exact lamp to their existing fixture requirements while keeping the same trusted G13, 40-Watt platform across a facility's lighting inventory.
Key Features
- Lamp Type: T8 Rare Earth Fluorescent Lamp for consistent, high-quality general lighting.
- Base Configuration: 2-Pin G13 Medium Base for standard T8 fixture compatibility.
- Wattage: 40-Watt rating for efficient energy use in commercial fixtures.
- Color Rendering: 82 CRI rating for accurate, true-to-life color rendering across the family.
- Model Options: Available as model 20903, 20906, or 22146, each configured for specific lumen and color-temperature needs within the same T8 platform.
- Series: Part of the Sylvania Octron® 700 Ecologic® lamp platform, a recognized line for retrofit and maintenance replacement work.
Technical Specifications
- Lamp Type: T8 Rare Earth Fluorescent
- Base: 2-Pin G13 Medium Base
- Wattage: 40-Watt
- CRI: 82
- Series: Octron® 700 Ecologic®
- Model Options: 20903, 20906, 22146
Typical Applications
- Commercial Office Lighting Retrofits
- Industrial and Warehouse Fixture Replacement
- Retail and Showroom General Illumination
- Fluorescent Troffer and Strip Fixture Upgrades
- Maintenance Replacement for Existing T8 Systems
Why Sylvania?
Sylvania's Octron® 700 Ecologic® T8 lamps are designed to deliver dependable light output and accurate color rendering for demanding commercial and industrial lighting systems. With a shared 40-Watt, G13 base platform and an 82 CRI rating across the 20903, 20906, and 22146 models, this family gives electrical contractors and facility teams a trusted, consistent replacement option for standard T8 fixtures. Choosing a recognized Sylvania lamp series helps ensure predictable performance and easier long-term maintenance planning across a facility's lighting inventory, whether the project calls for a single fixture upgrade or a full building retrofit.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Fluorescent Tube
- Product Wattage:
- 40W
- Light Temperature:
- 4100K
- Lumens:
- 3650
- CRI:
- 82
- Bulb Base:
- G13
- Series:
- Octron 700 Ecologic
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Lighting
- Product Subgroup:
- Lamps & Bulbs
- list_batch:
- SYL-20260928
Sylvania 20906 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What color temperature and light output does this Sylvania Octron T8 lamp put out?
4100K, a neutral cool white, at 3650 lumens. That is the typical office and warehouse color for matching existing fluorescent lighting, so replacing one lamp in a bank of 4100K tubes will not look off. Color rendering is 82 CRI.
2) Is this a 32-watt or 40-watt T8 lamp, and will my ballast run it?
The Octron 700 Ecologic lamp is rated 40 watts. That matters, because most modern T8 troffers are ballasted for 32W T8 lamps. Confirm the ballast on your fixture is rated for a 40W T8 before ordering; if your fixture is a 32W T8 system, this is not the matching lamp.
3) What is the Philips equivalent to the Sylvania Octron 700 Ecologic T8 lamp at 4100K?
The closest cross-brand match on color temperature is the Philips Lighting 236794 T8 fluorescent lamp, which is also rated 4100K. The difference is the load: the Sylvania Octron 700 Ecologic is a 40-watt T8 with a G13 base, while the Philips 236794 is a 44-watt high output T8. If your ballast and fixture are set up for a standard 40-watt T8, stay on the Octron 700 Ecologic; the high output lamp is intended for high output operation.
4) I need better color rendering than 82 CRI in a T8 tube - what should I order instead?
The Sylvania Octron 700 Ecologic T8 is rated 82 CRI, which suits general office, warehouse, and retail illumination. For work where color judgment matters more - paint and fabric matching, showroom display, medical or inspection areas - the Philips Lighting 479634 Alto II is catalogued as a high CRI linear fluorescent T8 lamp and is the one to specify in its place.
5) Which model should I order, 20903, 20906, or 22146?
Three models are offered on the Octron 700 Ecologic T8 platform: 20903, 20906, and 22146. All three share the same 40W rating, G13 base, and 82 CRI, so they interchange electrically and physically. Pick by the model number printed on the end cap of the lamp you are pulling out so the lumen and color configuration matches the rest of the bank.
6) Is 82 CRI good enough for retail and showroom lighting?
82 CRI is standard commercial-grade color rendering, fine for offices, warehouses, and general retail illumination. If you are lighting merchandise where color accuracy decides a sale, look at a high-CRI tube instead, such as the Philips Lighting 479634 Alto II T8 high CRI linear fluorescent lamp.
7) Can I put a 44-watt high output T8 in the same fixture where I was using the Octron 700 Ecologic?
Treat them as different lamps rather than interchangeable ones. The Sylvania Octron 700 Ecologic T8 is a 40-watt lamp producing 3650 lumens on a 2-pin G13 base, while the Philips Lighting 236794 is a 44-watt high output T8. The pin base will physically seat, but lamp wattage has to match what the installed ballast is designed to drive, so confirm the ballast label before swapping between a standard 40-watt lamp and a high output lamp.
8) For a straight maintenance restock of standard T8 troffers, is the Octron 700 Ecologic or a Philips Alto the simpler choice?
For like-for-like replacement in standard 40-watt T8 troffers and strip fixtures, the Sylvania Octron 700 Ecologic keeps the same 40-watt, G13, 82 CRI platform across models 20903, 20906, and 22146, so a facility can standardize its stockroom on one lamp family. The Philips Lighting 236794 belongs to the Alto series and the 479634 to the Alto II series, which are separate lines - useful when you specifically need high output or high CRI, but they would add a second platform to a straight maintenance restock.
9) Can I standardize a whole building's fluorescent stock on this Sylvania Octron lamp?
That is what the family is built for. All three models run on the same 40W, G13, 82 CRI platform, so a facility team can keep one lamp type on the shelf for troffers, strip fixtures, and warehouse bays and still match color across openings at 4100K.
10) Is this a linear fluorescent tube or an LED replacement?
It is a rare earth linear fluorescent tube, not an LED retrofit. It needs a working fluorescent ballast in the fixture to operate, and spent lamps have to be handled as fluorescent waste under your facility's disposal procedure.
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