Product Overview
Philips 27242-7 F30T12/CW/RS/ALTO — 30W T12 Cool White Fluorescent Lamp | 4100K | 2,250 Lumens | Medium Bipin
The Philips 27242-7 F30T12/CW/RS/ALTO is a 30W T12 fluorescent lamp delivering 2,250 initial lumens at 4100K Cool White (CRI 62). It uses a Medium Bipin base and is designed as a Rapid Start lamp for standard rapid-start ballast fixtures.
WATTAGE / TYPE 30W / T12 Rapid Start | COLOR TEMP 4100K Cool White | INITIAL LUMENS 2,250 lm | RATED LIFE 18,000 hr Rated Average | BASE TYPE Medium Bipin Confirm Socket |
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Philips |
| Product Code / Model | 27242-7 / F30T12/CW/RS/ALTO |
| Lamp Type | Fluorescent — T12 Rapid Start |
| Wattage | 30W |
| Base | Medium Bipin |
| Color Temperature | 4100K Cool White |
| CRI | 62 |
| Initial Lumens | 2,250 lm |
| Design (Mean) Lumens | 1,900 lm |
| Rated Average Life | 18,000 hr |
| Length | 36" |
| Bulb Diameter | 1.5" (T12) |
| Package Quantity | 30 |
| Required Ballast | Standard rapid-start ballast |
Product Overview
The Philips 27242-7 F30T12/CW/RS/ALTO is a 30W T12 rapid start fluorescent lamp delivering 2,250 initial lumens (1,900 lm design/mean) at 4100K Cool White, CRI 62. It is built for commercial and industrial fixtures where lamp length, base type, ballast type, wattage, and color temperature must match the existing system.
This lamp is best suited for maintenance replacement in offices, warehouses, retail stores, schools, garages, production areas, and utility spaces. Before ordering, confirm the Medium Bipin base, 30W wattage, and 4100K color temperature against your existing lamp or fixture label.
Compatible Applications
- Commercial fixture maintenance and retrofit replacement.
- Warehouses, loading docks, production areas, and utility rooms.
- Retail stores, schools, offices, corridors, and service spaces.
- Replacement for compatible F30T12 fluorescent fixtures.
Before Ordering – Verify
- Confirm the existing lamp matches F30T12/CW/RS/ALTO or an approved equivalent before ordering.
- Confirm the fixture socket matches the Medium Bipin base.
- Confirm wattage (30W) and ballast type (Standard rapid-start ballast) are compatible.
- Confirm color temperature (4100K Cool White) matches your project spec.
- Confirm physical length (36", 1.5" T12 diameter) fits your fixture.
Safety and Handling Guidelines
- Disconnect power before installing or servicing.
- Use only in fixtures designed for compatible F30T12 T12 fluorescent lamps and the correct ballast type.
- Fluorescent lamps contain mercury and should be recycled or disposed of according to local regulations.
- Follow the fixture manufacturer's instructions and local electrical codes for installation.
Compliance
- Manufactured by Philips Lighting.
- Contains mercury — dispose of/recycle per local regulations.
Ordering Information
- Product Code / Model: 27242-7 / F30T12/CW/RS/ALTO
- Description: 30W T12 Cool White fluorescent lamp, 4100K, 2,250 lumens, Medium Bipin base.
- Package Quantity (manufacturer case pack): 30.
- Sold individually unless otherwise noted on the product page.
For wholesale pricing, bulk availability, or help confirming the correct replacement lamp, contact ADL Supply at 1-800-235-3489.
