Product Overview
Philips TUV T8 F17 #264138 Germicidal UV-C Lamp – 17W, G13 Base | 253.7nm | Air & Water Disinfection
The Philips TUV T8 F17 is a professional germicidal UV-C lamp designed for compatible air and water disinfection equipment. It produces short-wave UV-C radiation at 253.7nm, uses a G13 medium bi-pin base, and is intended only for enclosed, shielded UV-C systems.
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Lamp Type
TUV T8 F17
Germicidal UV-C
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UV-C Output
4.5W
253.7nm Peak
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Electrical
16.7W / 72V
0.265A Nominal
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Base / Size
G13 / T8
604mm Max Length
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Useful Life
9,000 hrs
Planned Maintenance
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Product Overview
The Philips TUV T8 F17 #264138 is a double-ended UV-C germicidal lamp for professional disinfection systems. It is commonly used in air disinfection units, water treatment systems, fish ponds, process water equipment, laboratories, hospitals, and other controlled professional applications.
This lamp is designed to provide effective UV-C output over its useful life. Philips TUV T8 lamps include a protective inside coating to help maintain UV output and special lamp glass that filters out 185nm ozone-forming radiation.
Key Specifications
| Brand | Philips |
| Product Name | TUV T8 F17 1SL/25 |
| Order Code | 927941904020 |
| Product Code / UPC | 264138 / 8711500264138 |
| Lamp Type | Germicidal UV-C Lamp |
| Bulb Shape | T8 |
| Base | G13 Medium Bi-Pin |
| Rated Power | 16.7W |
| Nominal Voltage | 72V |
| Nominal Lamp Current | 0.265A |
| Peak UV-C Wavelength | 253.7nm |
| UV-C Radiation | 4.5W |
| Useful Life | 9,000 hours |
| Mercury Content | 2.0 mg |
Dimensions
| Diameter Max | 28 mm |
| A Max | 589.8 mm |
| B Max | 596.9 mm |
| B Min | 594.5 mm |
| C Max / Overall Length | 604.0 mm |
Applications
- Professional air disinfection systems
- Upper-air and whole-room disinfection equipment
- Hospitals, intensive care units, surgery rooms, universities, laboratories, and correctional facilities
- Fish ponds and process water units
- Water treatment and purification systems
Before Ordering, Confirm Compatibility
- Match the lamp type: This is a Philips TUV T8 F17 germicidal lamp, not a standard fluorescent lamp.
- Confirm the base: Requires G13 medium bi-pin sockets.
- Confirm electrical specs: Rated 16.7W, 72V nominal, 0.265A nominal lamp current.
- Confirm physical fit: Maximum overall length is 604.0 mm and diameter is 28 mm.
- Use only in enclosed UV-C equipment: This lamp must not be operated in open fixtures or exposed applications.
Safety Warning
DANGER: Risk Group 3 ultraviolet product. This lamp emits high-power UV-C radiation that can cause severe injury to skin and eyes. Avoid exposure to unshielded UV-C radiation. Use only in enclosed equipment designed to shield users from UV exposure.
Handling & Disposal
- Turn power off and allow the lamp to cool before servicing.
- Handle with gloves or a clean cloth to avoid contaminating the glass.
- If a lamp breaks, ventilate the room for 30 minutes and remove fragments with gloves.
- Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean broken lamp material.
- Contains mercury — dispose of according to local recycling and hazardous waste regulations.
