Philips TL 8W/08 T5 BLB Made In Holland

Philips TL 8W BLB 1FM/10X25CC – T5 Blacklight Blue UV-A Lamp | G5 Base | 302.5mm Overall Length | 10,000 Hours

The Philips TL 8W BLB 1FM/10X25CC is a miniature T5 Blacklight Blue fluorescent lamp manufactured with dark-blue glass that transmits UV-A radiation while producing only a minimal amount of visible light. Designed for detection, inspection, analysis, and specialty entertainment applications, this lamp uses a G5 miniature bi-pin base, has a 16 mm T5 tube diameter, and provides a nominal service life of 10,000 hours. Philips identifies the lamp as TL 8W BLB, while the current datasheet lists actual power consumption at 7.1W. Before ordering, verify the complete product name, G5 base, fixture ballast requirements, electrical specifications, and physical dimensions.

Technical Specifications

Product Overview

The Philips TL Mini Blacklight Blue lamp uses dark-blue glass specifically designed to transmit UV-A radiation while suppressing most visible light. This makes fluorescent materials and substances that respond to ultraviolet radiation easier to identify against a darker background.

Philips specifically identifies this lamp for rapid detection of UV-reflecting materials and for testing, inspection, and analytical applications. Published examples include criminology, philately, and medical applications. It is also suitable for special-effect lighting in entertainment environments such as nightclubs and theaters.

The spectral distribution shown in the Philips datasheet is concentrated in the near-ultraviolet region, with only a small amount of visible-light output. For that reason, conventional lumen output and CCT are not appropriate primary specifications for this lamp. Buyers should select it based on the exact TL 8W BLB designation, UV-A application, G5 base, electrical characteristics, and physical dimensions.

Compatible Applications

• Detection of UV-reflecting materials
• Industrial testing and inspection
• Analytical applications
• Criminology and forensic examination applications
• Philately and stamp inspection
• Medical inspection applications where this lamp type is specified
• Entertainment blacklight effects
• Nightclubs and theaters
• Specialty equipment designed for Philips TL 8W BLB lamps

Before Ordering – Verify

• Exact product: Confirm Philips TL 8W BLB 1FM/10X25CC.
• Order code: Verify 928001010803.
• Lamp technology: This is a Blacklight Blue UV-A fluorescent lamp, not a standard white-light T5 fluorescent lamp.
• Base: Confirm the fixture uses a G5 miniature bi-pin socket.
• Tube size: Verify a T5 lamp with a 16 mm diameter.
• Overall length: Confirm the fixture accepts a maximum overall lamp length of approximately 302.5 mm.
• Electrical characteristics: Philips lists nominal lamp voltage at 56V and lamp current at 0.145A.
• Ballast / control gear: Confirm the fixture control gear is designed for this exact lamp type and electrical rating.
• Nominal wattage: Philips markets the lamp as TL 8W BLB; the current datasheet lists actual power consumption at 7.1W.
• Color appearance: This is Blacklight Blue UV-A. It does not produce normal white illumination.
• Lumens: Do not use conventional lumen output as the primary selection criterion; the lamp is designed to emit UV-A with minimal visible light.
• Packaging: Philips lists one lamp per pack and 250 packs per outer box. The supplied datasheet does not support a case quantity of 5.
• Country of origin: The supplied Philips datasheet does not state Holland or another country of manufacture.

Safety and Handling Guidelines

• Disconnect electrical power before installing, inspecting, or removing the lamp.
• Use only with fixtures and control gear designed for the exact lamp type.
• Handle the glass tube carefully and do not install a lamp that is cracked or damaged.
• Avoid unnecessary direct exposure to ultraviolet radiation and follow the equipment manufacturer's safety instructions.
• If a lamp breaks, Philips instructs users to ventilate the room for approximately 30 minutes.
• Remove broken pieces preferably while wearing gloves.
• Place lamp fragments in a sealed plastic bag and take them to an appropriate local waste or recycling facility.
• Do not use a vacuum cleaner to remove the broken lamp fragments.

Compliance

• CE Mark: Yes.
• Color Code: 108 [08 lead-free glass].
• The supplied Philips datasheet does not identify UL, ETL, RoHS, ENERGY STAR, DLC, Title 20, Title 24, or JA8 certification for this exact lamp.

Ordering Information

• Brand: Philips Lighting
• Order Product Name: TL 8W BLB 1FM/10X25CC
• Order Code: 928001010803
• Material Number / 12NC: 928001010803
• Full Product Code: 871150095104527
• Lamp Type: T5 Blacklight Blue UV-A fluorescent
• Base: G5 miniature bi-pin
• Nominal Designation: 8W
• Power Consumption: 7.1W
• Nominal Voltage: 56V
• Nominal Current: 0.145A
• Color Designation: Blacklight Blue
• Color Code: 108
• Rated Life: 10,000 hours nominal
• Maximum Overall Length: 302.5 mm
• Quantity Per Pack: 1 lamp
• Outer Box: 250 packs
• EAN / UPC: 8711500951045

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