Product Overview
Sylvania 20868 Pentron ECO 28W T5 3000K Warm White Fluorescent Lamp – High Efficiency 4ft Linear Tube
Product Details
- Wattage: 28W
- Color Temperature: 3000K Warm White
- CRI: 85
- Base Type: G5 Miniature Bipin
- MOL: 45.8 in (Length) x 17mm (5/8 in Diameter)
- Average Rated Life: 25,000 Hours
- Initial Lumens: 2600 lm (at 25°C) / 2900 lm (at 35°C)
- Mean Lumens: 2418 lm (at 25°C) / 2697 lm (at 35°C)
- ECOLOGIC® Designation: 30-ECO
Compatible Ballasts
- QTP2x28T5/UNVPSN
- B228UNVP-C
- ICN-2S28
Key Features
- High Lumen T5 lamps with peak performance at 35°C (95°F)
- TCLP compliant and RoHS certified for environmental safety
- Lead-free glass construction
- 2 inches shorter than T8 and T12 lamps for compact fixture designs
- Miniature Bipin bases (G5) prevent installation into incompatible T8/T12 sockets
- Requires UL Listed 600V-rated sockets
- Operates with high-frequency programmed rapid start electronic ballasts with end-of-life (EOL) sensing
- Consistent color and brightness across 2’, 3’, 4’, and 5’ lamp lengths
- Greater luminaire design flexibility for office, classroom, and warehouse applications
Technical Notes
- Initial lumens are measured after 100 hours of operation
- Life ratings are based on 3-hour burning cycles; longer cycles extend average rated life
- Minimum starting temperature is determined by the ballast manufacturer
- NEMA recommends ballasts with end-of-life shutdown circuits for T5 lamps to mitigate EOL failure risks
- Sylvania ECOLOGIC® lamps meet Federal TCLP criteria for non-hazardous waste classification
Applications
- Office and Commercial Spaces
- Warehouse and Industrial Facilities
- Schools, Classrooms, and Educational Buildings
- Retail and Supermarket Aisles
- Architectural Cove Lighting