Sylvania 21873 FO40/950/60in 40W 60" T8 5000K Daylight Fluorescent Lamp

Product Overview

Sylvania 21873 FO40/950/60in 40W 60" T8 5000K Daylight Fluorescent Lamp

The Sylvania 21873 (FO40/950/60in) is a 40W 60" T8 fluorescent lamp on a Medium Bi-Pin (G13) base. Rated 5000K daylight at 90 CRI, it delivers 2,200 initial lumens (1,870 mean).

Wattage

40W

60" T8

Color Temp

5000K

Daylight

Lumens

2,200

Initial

CRI

Color Rendering

Rated Life

15,000-28,000

Hours

Technical Specifications

Item Number	21873
Ordering Abbreviation	FO40/950/60in
Bulb Shape	T8
Base	Medium Bi-Pin (G13)
Wattage	40W
Nominal Length	60"
MOL (Maximum Overall Length)	59.61"
Color Temperature	5000K (Daylight)
CRI	90
Initial Lumens	2,200 lm
Mean Lumens @ 25°C/77°F	1,870 lm
Average Rated Life	15,000 to 28,000 hours (varies by ballast type and hours per start; see the Sylvania catalog)
Standard Package Quantity	30 per case

Product Overview

This Sylvania 40W 60" T8 fluorescent lamp uses a Medium Bi-Pin (G13) base. Initial output is 2,200 lumens, dropping to 1,870 mean lumens at 25°C/77°F. Specifications were taken from the Sylvania lighting catalog. For ballast/lamp compatibility, refer to the Sylvania QUICKTRONIC ballast guide.

Compatible Applications

Fixtures specified for a 40W 60" T8 lamp with a Medium Bi-Pin base
Direct replacement for the Sylvania 21873 (FO40/950/60in)

Before Ordering – Verify

Confirm your ballast type is compatible with this lamp (see the Sylvania ballast guide)
Confirm 5000K color temperature matches the rest of your installation
Confirm lamp length (60") and base type match your fixture

Safety and Handling Guidelines

Always disconnect power before servicing or installing
Handle by the base/end caps; avoid flexing or striking the glass tube
Contains mercury – if broken, ventilate the area and follow EPA cleanup guidance
Dispose of / recycle in accordance with state and local mercury-lamp regulations; recycle per lamprecycle.org