GE 34206 F48T12/CW/1500/O 110W

Product Overview

GE 34206 F48T12/CW/1500/0 — 110W T12 Cold Temperature Fluorescent Lamp, 4100K Cool White, R17d Base

The GE 34206 F48T12/CW/1500/0 is a 110-watt T12 Very High Output (VHO) cold temperature fluorescent lamp from GE Lighting, engineered for low-temperature commercial and specialty applications. With an R17d Recessed Double Contact base, 4100K cool white color temperature, CRI 60, 7,000 initial lumens, and a 10,000-hour rated life, this lamp delivers reliable high-output fluorescent illumination in cold environments down to -29°C. Sold in cases of 24. Verify base type, wattage, and ballast compatibility before ordering.

Wattage

110W

T12 VHO

Lumens

7,000 lm

Initial Output

Color Temp

4100K

Cool White

Base

R17d

Recessed Double Contact

Min Start Temp

-20°F

-29°C

Technical Specifications

Brand	GE Lighting
Series	GE T12 Cold Temperature
GE Product Code	34206
Description	F48T12/CW/1500/0
Lamp Type	T12 Linear Fluorescent — Very High Output (VHO), Cold Temperature
Primary Application	Cold Temperature / Specialty
Wattage	110W
Initial Lumens	7,000 lm
Mean Lumens	6,075 lm
Efficacy	63.6 lm/W
CRI	60
Color Temperature	4100K Cool White
Base Type	R17d Recessed Double Contact
Rated Average Life	10,000 hours (rated at 12 hrs/start)
Rated Life (Instant Start)	10,000 hours @ 3 hrs/start
Minimum Starting Temperature	-20°F (-29°C)
Max Overall Length (MOL)	48" (1219.2mm)
Bulb Diameter (nominal)	1.5" (38.1mm) T12
Bulb Material	Soda lime
Mercury Content	90.0 mg
UPC / EAN	043168342063
Packaging	24 per case

Product Overview

The GE 34206 F48T12/CW/1500/0 is a T12 Very High Output (VHO) fluorescent lamp engineered specifically for cold temperature commercial applications. Rated for reliable starting down to -29°C (-20°F), it is designed for freezer cases, cold storage, refrigerated display cases, and outdoor signage applications where standard fluorescent lamps fail to start or produce significantly reduced output in low-temperature environments.

At 110W with 7,000 initial lumens, this is a high-wattage T12 VHO lamp — not a standard 40W T12. It requires a VHO-rated ballast compatible with F48T12/1500 series lamps. The R17d Recessed Double Contact base is specific to VHO T12 lamps and is not interchangeable with the standard G13 bi-pin base used on conventional T12 lamps. Confirm base type, wattage, and ballast rating before ordering.

Compatible Applications

Refrigerated display cases and freezer lighting — Rated for reliable starting at -29°C, specifically engineered for cold temperature fluorescent fixture applications.
Cold storage and food service lighting — Walk-in coolers, freezer warehouses, and refrigerated commercial environments.
Outdoor and low-temperature specialty fixtures — Sign lighting and specialty commercial applications requiring cold start performance.
Retrofit and maintenance replacement — Confirm R17d base, 110W VHO wattage, and ballast compatibility before ordering.

Before Ordering — Verify

Base Type: Confirm the fixture uses an R17d Recessed Double Contact base. This is not the standard G13 bi-pin T12 base — the two are not interchangeable.
Wattage: Confirm the fixture and ballast are rated for 110W VHO T12 operation — this lamp is not compatible with standard 40W T12 ballasts.
Ballast Compatibility: Requires a VHO-rated ballast compatible with F48T12/1500 series lamps.
Length: Confirm 48" MOL fits your fixture.
Color Temperature: Confirm 4100K cool white matches your existing lamp.

Safety and Handling Guidelines

Lamp may shatter and cause injury if broken — Wear safety glasses and gloves when handling.
Do not use excessive force when installing — improper installation can cause lamp breakage.
Mercury Content: Contains 90mg mercury. Do not dispose of in regular trash. Recycle through an approved lamp recycling program in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Turn power off before inspection, installation, or removal.

Compliance

Contains mercury (90mg) — subject to applicable lamp recycling and disposal regulations. California, Washington, and other states may have mandatory take-back or handling fee requirements.
Verify RoHS compliance status with the GE manufacturer specification sheet prior to use in regulated installations.