GE COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS-Welding Bulbs
Biax™ 2D™ compact fluorescent lamps have been available for many years but GE is introducing the next generation of lamps under the name of 2D™ Watt-Miser™. These are available in 16, 21, 28 and 38 Watt in a wide choice of colour
temperatures, these lamps are a direct replacement to existing 2D fixtures delivering the same life of 15,000 hours in case of 28 and 38 Watt but additional energy saving performance, 2D™ Watt-Miser™ lamps give similar lumen
as the lamps they are replacing but up to 12% energy saving dependent upon ballast and wattage. Saving energy cost: 16W lamp runs on 14W*, 21W lamp runs on 19W*, 28W lamp runs on 24W* and 38W runs on 34W*. In response to the demand from the market for a higher light output version of the 2D™ lamp, GE offers the 55W using the T5 28W/38W envelope size. The high luminous efficacy has been retained in the 55W by incorporating an amalgam which overcomes the fall in efficacy that occurs with increased lamp loading. The 55W lamp has a cap with dedicated key. The cap material withstands the higher temperatures generated by the increased lamp power while the modified holder key for the 55W 2D™ will prevent accidental insertion of any lower rated 2D™ lamp into a 55W socket. The T5 size (14% smaller overall diameter) will allow luminaire manufacturers to design new fittings with improved optical control in addition to the
well-known uniformity of light of the Biax™ 2D™ concept.
*When used with electronic ballast