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Philips PL-L 18W 3000K 4-pin compact fluorescent tube

Philips

Philips 345009 PL-L 18W 3000K 4-Pin Fluorescent Bulb

SKU CH-20E2-SHJTV

An 18 W PL-L fluorescent bulb with a 2G11 4-pin base delivering 1200 lumens at 3000 K, 82 CRI and a 20 000-hour rated life

  • TypeFluorescent Bulbs
  • Lumen Range1200
  • Wattage18 W
  • Life Time Hours20000
  • Color Rendering Index82
  • 18 W delivers 1200 lumens of warm white light
  • 3000 K colour temperature suits offices and healthcare areas
  • 20000 hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • 82 CRI provides accurate colour rendering
  • 4 mg mercury content meets low-mercury standards

Philips 345009 PL-L 18W Fluorescent Bulb

This Philips PL-L 18W fluorescent bulb uses a 2G11 4-pin base and emits a warm 3000K colour temperature. It delivers 1200 lumens with a colour rendering index of 82, making it suitable for general indoor lighting. The single-tube design fits compact fixtures in offices and healthcare facilities. Rated life is 20000 hours with 90% lumen maintenance.

Suitable for 2x2 fixtures and compatible ballasts

The lamp operates on rapid-start, instant-start (40W), electronic and dimming circuits, so it suits installations with those ballast types. Buyers needing a different colour temperature can choose 3500K, 4100K or 5000K variants from the same range. It is not for fixtures that require a 2-pin base or a different wattage. Shoppers wanting LED technology should look at alternative product lines.

Simple 4-pin installation with mercury caution

Installation consists of aligning the 2G11 base pins and pressing the lamp into the socket until it seats firmly. Ensure the power is off and the ballast type matches one of the supported circuit types listed above. The bulb contains 1.4 mg of mercury, so handle carefully to avoid breakage and follow local recycling regulations. A mismatched ballast is the most common cause of early failure or flickering.

Highlights

  • 18 W delivers 1200 lumens of warm white light
  • 3000 K colour temperature suits offices and healthcare areas
  • 20000 hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • 82 CRI provides accurate colour rendering
  • 4 mg mercury content meets low-mercury standards

Specifications

BrandPhilips
TypeFluorescent Bulbs
Lumen Range1200
Wattage18 W
Life Time Hours20000
Color Rendering Index82

Questions about this item

Does this bulb need a specific ballast type to operate?

It runs on Rapid Start, Instant Start (40W), Electronic and dimming circuits so the fixture must contain one of those ballasts.

Can I replace a 32W 4-foot fluorescent tube with this 18W PL-L lamp in the same fixture?

The light output is comparable to a 32W 4-foot tube but the base is a 2G11 4-pin connector, so the fixture must accept that base type.

How can I verify the bulb is performing correctly after installation?

Expect 1200 lumens at 3000K with 82 CRI; the lamp should maintain 90% of that output over its 20000-hour rated life.

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