Product Overview

Sylvania 54685 BTL 120V 500W T6 Lamp
The Sylvania 54685 (BTL) is a 500W lamp on a P28s base, used in professional stage, theatre, TV, and video production lighting. It operates at 120V delivering 11,000 initial lumens, with a rated average life of 750 hours. It has a color temperature of 3050K.
Wattage 500W BTL |
Voltage 120V Rated Voltage |
Base P28s Socket Type |
Bulb Shape T6 3050K |
Rated Life 750 Hours |
Technical Specifications
| Sylvania Order Code | 54685 |
| Ordering Abbreviation | BTL |
| ANSI Code | BTL |
| Bulb Shape | T6 |
| Base | P28s |
| Wattage | 500W |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Initial Lumens | 11,000 lm |
| Color Temperature | 3050K |
| Average Rated Life | 750 hours |
| Standard Package Quantity | 12 per case |
| Mercury Content | Mercury-free (halogen lamp) |
Product Overview
This Sylvania T6 lamp is built for professional stage, theatre, TV, and video production lighting, delivering a P28s base connection at 500W and 120V. With 11,000 initial lumens and a 3050K color temperature, it is matched to the specific fixture or equipment it was designed to replace.
Rated for 750 hours of average life, the 54685 should only be used in equipment that specifies this exact lamp or its BTL ordering abbreviation (ANSI BTL) – the electrical and optical characteristics of specialty AV, medical, and studio lamps are not generally interchangeable across models.
Compatible Applications
- Equipment specified for a Sylvania 54685 (BTL) lamp with a P28s base
- Professional stage, theatre, tv, and video production lighting requiring 120V, 500W t6 lamps
- Replacement in existing fixtures that call for this exact ordering code (ANSI BTL)
Before Ordering – Verify
- Confirm your equipment specifies the Sylvania 54685, ordering abbreviation BTL, or ANSI code BTL
- Confirm supply voltage is 120V – this lamp is not rated for other voltages
- Confirm the P28s base matches your equipment's socket
- Confirm wattage rating of 500W does not exceed your equipment's rated maximum
Safety and Handling Guidelines
- Allow the lamp to cool completely before handling or relamping
- Avoid touching the bulb envelope with bare skin; oils can shorten lamp life – handle with a clean cloth or gloves
- Do not exceed the equipment's rated maximum wattage
- Dispose of in accordance with local regulations for halogen lamps
Compliance
- Mercury-free halogen lamp
- Use only in equipment designed for this lamp type and rating
Ordering Information
- Sylvania Order Code: 54685
- Ordering Abbreviation: BTL
- ANSI Code: BTL
- Manufacturer Part Number: BTL-500W-120V
- UPC: 046135546853
- Standard Package Quantity: 12 per case
For wholesale pricing, bulk availability, or help confirming the correct replacement lamp, contact ADL Supply at 1-800-235-3489.