National Lighting Product Information Program

Specifier Reports
Screwbase
Compact Fluorescent
Lamp Products
Energy-efficient alternatives to incandescent lamps
Volume 7 Number 1 June 1999
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Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) were introduced in the United
Iowa Energy Center
States (US) in 1979. By 1994, production of CFLs in the US had
New York State Energy Research and increased to approximately 31 million units, but that was less than 4%
Development Authority of the number of standard incandescent lamps produced that year
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (Conway and Mehra 1998).
Specifiers and end users use CFL products (see the “Nomenclature”
United States Environmental
Protection Agency sidebar on p. 3) to replace incandescent lamps in luminaires with
medium screwbase sockets, such as ceiling- and wall-mounted lumi-
naires, exterior luminaires, recessed downlights, track lighting, and
floor and table lamps. CFL products can reduce energy and mainte-
NLPIP Online nance costs compared to incandescent lamps. In fact, manufacturers
NLPIP Online is a new service of the Lighting often indicate the “equivalent incandescent wattage” on the packaging of
Research Center (LRC). The Web site their CFL products. However, CFL products differ from comparable
(www.lrc.rpi.edu) contains a full library of NLPIP incandescent lamps and from each other in size, shape, light output,
products, including Specifier Reports , Lighting
power quality, and life. The National Lighting Product Information
Answers , and searchable manufacturers’ data and
NLPIP test results. Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is Program (NLPIP) produced this issue of Specifier Reports to promote
required to view Specifier Reports and Lighting better understanding of screwbase CFL products and to provide guid-
Answers , is also available on the Web site. As new ance to specifiers on selecting them.
CFL products are tested in the future, the data will CFLs are fluorescent lamps, that have a tube diameter of 16 millime-
be updated online.
ters (mm) [5⁄8␣ inch (in.)] or less. They are available in various shapes,
as shown in Figure 1. Circular lamps have tube diameters equal to or
Report data may be obtained by
clicking the button below or at: Figure 1. CFL Envelope Shapes
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Report Data
Contents
Introduction ....................................................... 1
Performance Characteristics ........................... 4
Human Response ............................................ 11
Application Guides ......................................... 12
Alternative Technologies ............................... 13
Performance Evaluations ............................... 14 6 7 8 9 10
Further Information ....................................... 15
Data Table Terms and Definitions ................ 16
Data Tables
The terms used in this report to describe envelope shapes are: 1 quad; 2 triple tube;
Manufacturer-Supplied Data .................... 18 3 four-tube; 4 coiled tube; 5 A-line; 6 circular; 7 square; 8 globe; 9 capsule;
NLPIP Evaluations .................................... 36 10 reflector. Other envelope shapes (not shown) are referred to as “decorative.” These
Manufacturer Contact Information .......... 42 are NLPIP’s descriptions; manufacturers might use other terms.
Figure 2. Self-Ballasted CFLs larger than 25.4␣ mm (1␣ in.). However, this
(Incandescent A-lamp at front center shown for size comparison) report treats them as CFL products
because they are compact in overall size
and can be used as alternatives to incan-
descent lamps.
CFL products are available as either
dedicated or screwbase products. Dedi-
cated CFL products, like linear fluorescent
lamp systems, use a ballast that is hard-
wired to lamp holders within a luminaire.
Because the lamps fit into specially keyed
sockets, only dedicated CFL lamps can be
used in the luminaire.
Screwbase CFL products are available in
two configurations: self-ballasted and
modular. A self-ballasted CFL contains a
lamp and ballast as a single unit. Self-
ballasted CFLs are rated for 6000 to
15,000 hours (h), and when the lamp fails,
the entire unit must be replaced. Figure 2
shows some self-ballasted CFLs with an
Figure 3. Modular CFL and Ballast incandescent A-lamp.
A modular CFL product consists of two
components: a screwbase ballast and a
Key replaceable CFL. The ballast and lamp
Base
connect together using a socket-and-base
design, as shown in Figure 3. Unlike the
self-ballasted CFLs, modular CFL products
Maximum overall length
allow the lamp (rated for 7500 to 15,000 h)
(listed in Table 1) to be replaced without having to discard the
ballast (rated for 20,000 to 150,000 h).
Figure 4 shows some modular CFL prod-
ucts with an incandescent A-lamp.
This new Specifier Reports: Screwbase
Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products re-
places previous NLPIP publications on
screwbase CFL products and includes
performance data for CFL products that
were available as of July 1997, designed to
fit in a medium screwbase socket, and rated
at or above 13 watts (W). This report
includes NLPIP test data and manufactur-
ers’ data on self-ballasted CFLs and modu-
Figure 4. Modular CFL Products lar CFL products that are sold with ballast
(Incandescent A-lamp at front center shown for size comparison) and lamp packaged as a single unit.
One manufacturer supplied information
on an electrodeless CFL product. This
report treats it as a CFL product because it
can be used as an alternative to incandes-
cent lamps. However, the technology and
operation of the product (current passing
through an induction coil generates an
electromagnetic field, which excites the
mercury vapor) is different from that of the
other CFL products in this report. Some
sections of the report, such as the discus-
sion of ballasts, do not apply to the elec-
2 Specifier Reports: Screwbase Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products

trodeless CFL product. Specifiers consider- Accessories
Nomenclature
ing an electrodeless CFL product should
be aware of its possible advantages, such Manufacturers provide accessories such as Throughout this report,
as a longer life and silent operation. They diffusers, lenses, and reflectors that attach to NLPIP uses the following
their products to modify the light distribu- nomenclature:
should also consider its possible draw-
backs, such as electromagnetic interfer- tion. Some manufacturers offer other types The term CFL products in-
of accessories such as antitheft locking cludes all self-ballasted and
ence. The May/June 1995 issue of Lighting modular CFL products with a
Futures (Luo 1995) discusses electrodeless devices. Some accessories are permanently medium screwbase.
lamps in detail. attached, while others are removable.
A CFL is the lamp in a CFL
Diffusers are useful accessories for bare- product, regardless of
lamp CFL systems (both modular and self- whether it is modular or part
Lamps ballasted CFLs) where the lamp may be in of a self-ballasted unit.
As with all fluorescent lamps, CFLs emit direct view and cause glare. Focusing A self-ballasted CFL is an
light when low-pressure mercury vapor is reflectors and lenses convert the primarily integrated lamp-ballast com-
non-directional light output from a CFL into bination with a medium
energized inside the lamp, which produces screwbase; this is also known
ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The UV radiation more directional light output so that it can as an integral CFL or a one-
is absorbed by a phosphor coating on the replace a directional incandescent lamp such piece CFL.
inner surface of the lamp, which converts as a reflector (R) or a parabolic aluminized A modular CFL product is the
the radiation to light. reflector (PAR) lamp. Compact fluorescent modular CFL and the modu-
Most modular CFL products have bare reflector lamp products often are used in lar CFL ballast operating
recessed downlight and track lighting together as a unit.
lamps to make it easier to replace the lamp.
Self-ballasted CFLs have either bare or luminaires where a directional light source is A modular CFL is a CFL that
preferred. However, they don’t always fits into a modular CFL
encapsulated lamps. Encapsulated lamps ballast.
(shown on the right side in Figure 2) have a perform as well as directional incandescent
lamps. See Specifier Reports: Reflector Lamps A modular CFL ballast is the
permanently attached glass or plastic cover, medium screwbase ballast
which is available in globe or capsule shape. (1994) for a more complete discussion. with a lamp holder (socket)
Figure 1 on p. 1 shows examples of different Figure 5 shows some typical accessories, for a modular CFL.
lamp envelope shapes. and Tables 1 and 2 on pp. 18–35 list accesso- A compact fluorescent
ries offered by the manufacturers. reflector lamp product
includes a reflector as either
Ballasts a permanent or removable
component of the CFL
Ballasts provide initial voltage for starting product.
lamps and regulate lamp current during
operation. They consume a small amount of
energy while performing these functions.
CFL ballasts are either magnetic or
electronic. Magnetic ballasts contain a steel
Figure 5. Typical Accessories for CFLs
core and copper coil, and operate lamps at
(Incandescent A-lamp and PAR30 lamp in front center shown for size comparison)
the power line frequency of 60 Hz. They
weigh from 120–453 grams (g) [4–16 ounces
(oz)]. Electronic ballasts contain a circuit
board and electronic components. They are
generally more efficient and quieter than
magnetic ballasts but can cause electromag-
netic interference. Electronic ballasts
operate lamps at frequencies ranging from
20–60 kHz. They usually weigh less than
226␣ g (8␣ oz).
Some ballasts can dim CFLs, as dis-
cussed in the “Dimming” section on p. 11.
Tables 1 and 2 indicate when a ballast is
dimmable. The sidebar “Starting Methods”
on p. 4 explains the different methods
employed by ballasts to start CFL products.
Specifier Reports: Screwbase Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products 3

Performance which condenses at the coldest point on the
Standard Testing
wall of the bulb [the location of the mini-
The initial rated light output of Characteristics mum bulb wall temperature (MBWT)], thus
CFLs is based on standard establishing the vapor pressure. Manufac-
test conditions approved by
the American National CFL products can replace incandescent turers have recently developed amalgam
Standards Institute (ANSI lamps in many applications. However, the CFLs, which contain a mercury amalgam
Standard C78.5-1997) and performance characteristics of CFL (two or three metals alloyed with mercury)
the Illuminating Engineering added to the lamp to control the mercury
Society of North America
products are different from those of the
incandescent lamps they replace. This vapor pressure. Both amalgam and non-
(IESNA Standards LM-54-
1991 and LM-66-1991). section discusses the performance charac- amalgam CFL products are still available.
Among the conditions listed in teristics (light output, life, power quality, The “wattage equivalence” that CFL
the standards are lamp efficacy, light distribution, color character- manufacturers sometimes include on their
operation on a reference packaging refers to the wattage of a
ballast (for modular CFLs) or
istics, and dimming) and what specifiers
and end users should consider when standard-life incandescent lamp of compa-
on the integral ballast (for
self-ballasted CFLs) at 25±1° specifying CFL products. rable initial rated light output. For example,
Celsius (C) [77±2° Fahrenheit the manufacturer of a 15-W electronic self-
(F)] in still air; lamp operation ballasted CFL might label it as a 60-W
in a vertical, base-up position; Light Output
equivalent because its initial rated light
lamp operation at nominal line output is similar to that of a 60-W incandes-
voltage; and lamp seasoning The screwbase CFL products in this report
for at least 100 h prior to have rated initial light output from 700 to cent lamp. However, there are no formal
testing. For life testing, the 4800 lumens (lm) under standard test standards, and another manufacturer might
standards also require conditions, which are described in the label a similar CFL product as a 40-W
operating cycles of 3 h on and equivalent. Table 3 compares rated light
“Standard Testing” sidebar.
20 minutes (min) off. output of some CFL products with mea-
The mercury vapor pressure inside the
lamp influences light output; if the pressure sured light output and with the light output
is either greater than or less than optimal, of incandescent lamps that match the
light output declines. Most older CFLs manufacturer-suggested wattage equiva-
contain a small amount of excess mercury, lences. The table also shows how position
(base-up or base-down) affects the light
output of some of the tested products. This
Starting Methods table can be useful when specifiers replace
Ballasts use one of three methods to start CFLs: preheat, instant start, or rapid start. incandescent lamps with CFL products.
Tables 4 and 5 contain NLPIP’s measured
Preheat
Preheat (also called switch-start) ballasts preheat the lamp electrodes for several initial light output for some additional CFL
seconds to approximately 800 to 1000°C (1470 to 1830°F). After the electrodes are products. Generally, a 3:1 ratio between
preheated, the starter switch opens to allow a voltage of 200 to 300 volts (V) to be incandescent wattage and CFL wattage
applied across the lamp to strike the arc. Preheat ballasts stop supplying the electrode provides equivalent in-use light output.
heating voltage after starting the lamp. Magnetic preheat ballasts cause the lamp to
Although the rated initial light output of
flash on and off for a few seconds before finally staying lit. Electronic preheat ballasts
start lamps without flashing. two lamps might be similar under standard
testing conditions, actual light output can
Instant Start
differ in common applications. The factors
Instant-start ballasts were developed to start lamps without delay or flashing. Instead
of heating the electrodes prior to starting, instant-start ballasts supply a high initial that influence light output are described in
voltage (over 400 V) to strike the arc. The high voltage is required to initiate the dis- the sidebar “Light Loss Factors” on p. 6. A
charge between the unheated electrodes. The electrodes are not heated either before CFL product’s expected light output can be
or during operation, so instant-start ballast systems have lower power losses than estimated by multiplying the initial rated
rapid-start ballasts. It is generally accepted that instant-start ballast systems can re-
light output by the values of the light loss
duce lamp life compared to preheat ballasts, especially with frequent switching, be-
cause the high initial voltage accelerates the degradation of the emissive coating on factors. See the sidebar “Table Lamp
the electrodes. Application” on p. 7 for an example.
Installing a diffuser over a bare-lamp CFL
Rapid Start
Rapid-start ballasts provide a low voltage (about 3.5 V) to the electrodes, heating product or using a CFL in an enclosed
them to approximately 1000°C (1830°F) in 1 to 2 seconds (s). Then a starting voltage luminaire absorbs some of the light output
of 200 to 300 V is applied to strike the arc. Rapid-start ballasts supply the electrode and can change the lamp’s thermal environ-
heating voltage even after the lamp has started, resulting in power losses of 3 to 4 W ment, which also affects light output. See
for each lamp. Rapid-start ballasts start lamps with a brief delay, but without flashing.
“Thermal Factor” in the “Light Loss Fac-
Manufacturers are developing new rapid-start technologies that more precisely control tors” sidebar on p. 6.
the starting process in order to extend lamp life. The new technologies have names
such as programmed start, modified rapid-start, and controlled rapid-start.

Life
Long-Term Performance Testing
Rated lamp life is the number of hours at Long-term performance testing of CFL products was initiated at the LRC in June 1996
which half the lamps in a large test group and is continuing at the time of this publication. The purpose of the project is to study
have failed under standard testing condi- the effect of different operating cycles used in typical residential applications on the life
of CFL products and to document how different characteristics such as ballast tech-
tions (see the sidebar “Standard Testing”).
nologies, manufacturers, and lamp shapes affect the life of these products. The LRC
A CFL will fail when the emissive coating did not use the number of samples suggested in ANSI Specification C78.5-1997 (ANSI
on its electrodes is all dissipated by evapo- 1997) because the object of the study was not to determine absolute life of the prod-
ration or sputtering (Voorlander and Raddin ucts but to look at factors that might affect life under different operating cycles.
1950; Covington 1971). Although the inert Using industry documentation and company information, NLPIP identified 11 different
fill gas used in CFLs protects the electrodes CFL products to test from six different manufacturers. Six different operating cycles
from bombardment by mercury ions, loss of were selected to represent possible applications for CFL products:
emissive coating during lamp starting is Cycle 1: 5 min on and 20 s off
unavoidable (See the sidebar “Starting Cycle 2: 5 min on and 5 min off (under cabinet)
Methods”). Therefore, if a CFL is started Cycle 3: 15 min on and 5 min off (bathrooms)
less frequently than the standard 3-hour-on, Cycle 4: 1 h on and 5 min off (dining room)
Cycle 5: 3 h on and 5 min off (kitchen or living room)
20-minute-off cycle, it will have a life longer
Cycle 6: 3 h on and 20 min off (standard cycle)
than its rated life, but if it is started more
frequently than the standard cycle, it will For cycles 1–4, eight samples of Long-Term Performance Testing Lab
each product were tested; for cycles
have a life shorter than its rated life. For
5 and 6, four samples of each
more details, see the sidebar “Long-Term product were tested. All the lamps
Performance Testing.” were operated base-up because a
The manufacturer-reported rated life of pilot study (Davis et al. 1996)
nearly all modular CFLs included in Table 1 showed that operating position had
is 10,000 h. However, one product has a no effect on lamp life for CFL prod-
ucts. Four 6- × 5- × 3-foot (ft) lamp
7500-h life and one has a 12,000-h life. For racks were built for this study, each
modular CFLs, rated life is based on the with five “shelves” that held 32
assumption that the lamp current crest lamps. A 45 kVA voltage regulator
factor (CCF) is less than 1.7 (see the (120 V±0.5%) regulated the power
sidebar “Lamp Current Crest Factor” on to the 440 lamps. A computer moni-
tored and controlled testing. Ambi-
p.␣ 8). When a modular lamp fails, it must be ent temperature inside the
replaced by a compatible lamp. If the laboratory was 25±10°C (77±20°F).
identical lamp is no longer available, the
Lamp starting characteristics (starting time, electrode preheat current, and lamp
manufacturer should be able to recommend starting voltage) and lamp electrical characteristics (lamp operating current and CCF)
a replacement. Also, the packaging for were measured for one sample of each of the 11 different CFL products. The data
replacement lamps usually lists compatible are presented in Table 6 on p. 42. Samples had to be taken apart to measure these
lamps. Replacing a lamp with a compatible characteristics.
lamp from a different manufacturer might Although the testing is ongoing, the results to date provide insights into the life of CFL
affect performance. products. Some of the products have not failed yet. The following discussion covers
Modular ballasts have life ratings of only those lamps for which all the samples have failed. Updates will be published
through NLPIP Online at www.lrc.rpi.edu. (Table 6 shows the median lamp life in hours
20,000 to 150,000 h. These ratings are
and total operating hours as of December 31, 1998.)
based on a maximum allowable ambient
temperature. The results so far show that shorter operating cycles significantly reduced the median
lamp life and that some products did not meet their expected life even with the stan-
The rated life of most self-ballasted CFLs
dard cycle. Lamp lives with 5-min, 15-min, and 1-h on-times were approximately 15,
reported in Table 2 is between 6000 and 30, and 80%, respectively, of lamp life under the standard cycle.
10,000 h. Only the electrodeless CFL
Preliminary inferences regarding product design can be drawn when comparing the
product has a longer rated life (15,000 h)
electrical characteristics of the lamps. For example, ANSI standards currently limit
because it has an electrodeless lamp. Like CCF for fluorescent lamps to a maximum of 1.7, because higher CCF ratings are
modular CFL ballasts, self-ballasted CFLs expected to reduce lamp life. However, some OSRAM SYLVANIA products had CCFs
have recommended maximum ambient greater than 1.7, yet they had relatively long lives. The low operating current of the
temperatures. OSRAM SYLVANIA products (which limits the peak lamp current, even with a higher
CCF) might explain their longer lives. This indicates that lamp operating currents might
Recommended maximum ambient
also influence lamp life.
temperatures are reported in Tables 1 and 2.
In enclosed luminaires, the ambient tem- The Lights of America Quad Lite had a high electrode preheat current and a very short
starting time compared to the other electronic preheat products; its significantly shorter
perature can exceed a manufacturer’s
life may indicate that longer starting time and lower preheat currents are better for the
recommended maximum temperature. lamp. Similar results for lamp starting parameters for 4-ft linear T8 fluorescent lamps
were found by Ji et al. (1997).

Light Loss Factors Position Factor
The operating position of a CFL product (such as base up, base
In this sidebar, NLPIP discusses factors that influence the light output down, or horizontal) can affect its light output by varying the mercury
of a CFL: ballast factor, thermal factor, position factor, and lamp vapor pressure inside the CFL. Position factor is defined as the light
lumen depreciation. In addition, NLPIP explains the effect of amalgam output produced by the lamp in a certain orientation divided by the
technology on position and thermal factors. light output produced by the lamp in the base-up position.
Ballast Factor A study by Serres and Taelman in 1993 showed that when operated
The light output of a modular CFL depends on the ballast used with at 25±1°C (77±2°F), amalgam CFLs have a position factor very close
it. Ballast factor is defined as the light output of a lamp operated by to 1 (lamps operating in a base-down position produced 1.4% more
that ballast divided by the light output of the same lamp when it is light output than when operating in a base-up position).
operated by a reference ballast. Because self-ballasted CFLs do not
have separable lamps and ballasts, their light output ratings are When non-amalgam CFLs are mounted base-up, the excess mercury
based on the light output with the integral ballast. Thus, ballast collects at the end of the lamp opposite the base, and most non-
factor does not apply to self-ballasted CFLs. amalgam CFLs are designed so that the optimum vapor pressure
occurs in this position. When most non-amalgam CFLs are mounted
NLPIP’s tests of modular CFL products used the ballast provided in base-down, the excess mercury collects near the lamp electrodes and
the package with the lamps, rather than a reference ballast. NLPIP ballast. At room temperature, the heat dissipated by the electrodes
did not measure the ballast factor for any of the ballasts. Ballast and ballast causes the mercury to evaporate, which elevates the
factors are provided by some manufacturers. mercury vapor pressure above the optimum level and thereby re-
Thermal Factor duces light output.
Thermal factor is defined as the light output of a lamp at a particular Some non-amalgam CFL products are less sensitive to base-down
ambient temperature divided by the light output of the same lamp when orientation than others. The less-sensitive CFL products have lamp
it is operated at 25±1°C (77±2°F) ambient temperature. The thermal shapes that allow the excess mercury to collect in a region of the
environment surrounding a CFL product affects the mercury vapor lamp that is away from the lamp electrodes regardless of orientation.
pressure in the lamp and thus its light output. In non-amalgam CFLs, See Figure B.
the mercury vapor pressure is directly related to MBWT, so light output
is also a function of MBWT. Every non-amalgam CFL has an optimal
MBWT that provides maximum light output. For these CFLs, the opti-
mal MBWT typically occurs at 25±1°C (77±2°F) ambient temperature, Figure B. Mercury Collection Regions in Some Non-
which is the temperature used in the standard test conditions. Amalgam CFLs
For amalgam CFLs, the highest light output occurs above 40°C Circular
(104°F). Serres and Taelman (1993) showed that the relative light
output of some amalgam CFLs peaks at 45°C (113°F). The same
study showed that amalgam lamps maintain more than 90% of their
light output in the -15 to +65°C (5 to 149°F) range, except for the
region between 15 and 20°C (59 and 68°F), where the light output
drops to 88% (see Figure A). Specifiers should consider the use of
amalgam CFLs when temperatures are likely to be above or below
the optimum temperature for non-amalgam CFLs. For example, the
temperature within an enclosed luminaire can be much higher than
room temperature. Location of
Electrodes
Figure A. Light Output of Amalgam and Non- Coiled tube

Amalgam CFLs Double-bend tube
[Adapted from the IESNA Lighting Handbook (In press)]
Comparison of relative light output vs. ambient temperature
for two compact fluorescent lamp designs; one with amalgam
(curve a) and non-amalgam (curve b).
1.0
a
0.9
0.8
0.7
Relative Light Output
b
0.6
0.5
Location of
0.4 Electrodes
0.3
0.2
0.1
Base-up mercury collection region
0.0
-20(-4) -10(14) 0(32) 10(50) 20(68) 30(86) 40(104) 50(122) 60(140)70(158)
Base-down mercury collection region
Ambient Temperature in Degrees Celsius (Fahrenheit)

Lamp Lumen Depreciation
As lamps operate, light output Figure C. Light Loss Factor: Typical Lamp Lumen Depreciation
declines. This lamp lumen [Adapted from the IESNA Lighting Handbook (In press)]
depreciation (LLD) should be
taken into account when compar-
100
ing incandescent and CFL Mean light output:
products. For CFLs, this deteriora- incandescent lamp
Percent of Initial Light Output

tion is mainly due to phosphor 90 (1000-h lamp life)
degradation. The mean light
Mean light output:
output of a lamp is defined as its
CFL product
light output at 40% of rated lamp 80 (10,000-h lamp life)
life. Figure C shows typical light
output for ten incandescent lamps
and one CFL over the expected 70
life of the CFL. The mean light
output of an incandescent lamp is
90% of initial light output. Based 60
on the manufacturer-supplied data
in Tables 1 and 2, the mean light
output for CFLs ranges from 75 to
93% of initial light output with an 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10,000
average of 86%.
Operating Hours
Incandescent lamps (ten)

Modular compact fluorescent lamp
Table Lamp Application (example) output to the active power; the table below shows that, even con-
Example: Table Lamp Application sidering the effects of the light loss factors, the CFL products are
The light loss factors and other performance characteristics de- much higher in efficacy than the incandescent lamp.
scribed in this report can be used to select an appropriate CFL
product to replace an incandescent lamp in a particular applica- This example demonstrates, however, that selecting a CFL product
tion. For example, the table below shows the effect of light loss to replace an incandescent lamp based on equivalent initial rated
factors on the light output of an incandescent lamp and two CFL light output results in a design light output that is much lower than
products for a table lamp application. the light output of the incandescent lamp. Selecting a CFL product
of higher wattage and higher initial rated light output is necessary
Design light output is the product of initial rated light output and to overcome the effects of light loss factors.
light loss factors. Design efficacy is the ratio of the design light
Light Loss Factors

Initial Rated Design Design
Light Output Ballast Position Thermal Light Output Efficacy
Light Source (lm) Factora Factor Factorb LLD (lm) (LPW)
60-W incandescent lamp 890 NA NA NA 0.90 800 13
15-W triple-tube, electronic,
900 NA 0.99 1.00 0.85 757 50
self-ballasted CFLc
28-W quad, electronic,
1750 NA 0.89 1.00 0.85 1324 47
self-ballasted CFLd
NA = Not Applicable was supplied by the manufacturer. LLD was obtained by dividing
a the mean light output by the initial light output, both supplied by
Ballast factor does not apply to self-ballasted CFL products. If a
modular CFL product is used, the ballast factor should be the manufacturer.
d
included in the calculation. A typical 28-W quad lamp was used as an example. Position
b factor value was measured by NLPIP. Initial rated light output
Thermal factor is 1.0 for the compact fluorescent lamp products
because the thermal operating conditions in the table lamp are was supplied by the manufacturer. LLD was obtained by dividing
assumed to be similar to the standard test conditions. the mean light output by the initial light output, both supplied by
c the manufacturer.
A typical 15-W triple-tube lamp was used as an example. Position
factor value was measured by NLPIP. Initial rated light output

Power Quality facilities could cause power quality con-
Lamp Current Crest
Factor (CCF)
cerns for utility and facility engineers who
The term “power quality” refers to the level are responsible for efficient and reliable
Lamp current crest factor of distortion of the electrical supply voltage electrical system operation. For example,
(CCF) is a measure of the or current and to shifts in the phase rela-
shape of the lamp current
replacing all the lamps in a hospital with
tionship between the two waveforms. Power CFL products that have high THD could
and is defined as the peak
current divided by the root- quality also includes electromagnetic affect sensitive equipment unless the utility
mean-square (rms), or “aver- interference (EMI) caused by devices on an or facility compensates for the distortion.
age,” current. CCF is electrical circuit, as discussed on p. 10. CFL See the section “Total Harmonic Distortion”
determined by the ballast on products and other devices, such as vari-
which a lamp operates, be- on p. 9 for ways to solve this problem.
able-speed motor drives, can affect power
cause the ballast controls the
operating current of a lamp. quality. See Lighting Answers: Power Quality Power Factor
(1995) for a more complete discussion. Power factor is defined as the ratio of active
A high CCF indicates that the The lighting industry has two metrics for power (W) to apparent power [volt-amperes
current wave shape has high
peaks; a lower CCF indicates power quality: power factor and total (VA)], and is a measure of the efficiency
a smoother current wave harmonic distortion (THD). THD measures with which an electrical device converts
shape. The CCF of a sine the amount of distortion in the current input current and voltage into useful
wave is 1.41. ANSI Standard waveform. Power factor takes into account
C82.11 (ANSI 1993)
electric power. Power factor ranges from
both THD and phase displacements. The 0 to 1, with 1 being the ideal. All incandes-
recommends a maximum
CCF of 1.7. Lamp manufac- Federal Communications Commission cent lamps have a power factor of 1. When
turers might not warranty their (FCC) regulates the amount of conducted power factor is less than 1, the device draws
lamps for rated life if the CCF EMI produced by an electronic device. non-work-producing current from the
of the ballast exceeds 1.7. Tables 1 and 2 contain manufacturer- electrical system. If two electric loads use
reported power factor and THD values, and identical active power, the one with a lower
Tables 4 and 5 report NLPIP test results for power factor will require larger electrical
both metrics. supply equipment (circuit conductors,
In a single home, replacing incandescent transformers, and switch gear) to carry the
lamps with CFL products does not affect the additional current. Many utilities penalize
power quality appreciably. However, customers whose facilities have power
complete lamp replacements in large factors below 0.8 to 0.9 because utilities
must build larger transmission and distribu-
tion systems to serve the apparent power
Figure 6. Lamp Current Comparison of Incandescent Lamps demands of their customers instead of just
and CFL Products the active power demands.
Devices with power factors greater than
1.0
or equal to 0.9 are called high power factor
0.8 devices, and devices with power factors less
than 0.9 are called normal power factor
0.6
devices. Manufacturers’ sales literature
0.4 usually indicates if a CFL product has a
high power factor, rather than specifying a
Lamp Current (A)
0.2 numerical value. NLPIP measured power

0.0 factors from 0.47 to 0.97 in both base-up and
base-down orientations.
-0.2 Two aspects of the current wave shape
reduce power factor: phase displacement
-0.4
and THD. Typically, magnetically ballasted
-0.6 CFL products primarily exhibit phase
displacement, whereas electronically
-0.8
ballasted CFL products primarily exhibit
-1.0 THD. Figure 6 shows current wave shapes
0 25 50 of two normal power factor CFL products
Time (ms) and of an incandescent lamp.
60-W incandescent lamp (ideal power factor)
15-W magnetically ballasted CFL with normal power factor
Phase Displacement A magnetically
15-W electronically ballasted CFL with normal power factor ballasted CFL product draws current that
lags behind the voltage. Phase displacement

is a measure of the degree to which the Mean-Square (rms)”] of the harmonic
Root-Mean-Square (rms)
current and voltage waves of a device are not content to the rms value of the fundamental
synchronized with one another. Some current. The American National Standards Root-mean-square is the
effective average value of a
manufacturers install a capacitor in their Institute (ANSI), the Canadian Standards
periodic quantity such as an
magnetically ballasted CFL products to Association (CSA), and the International alternating current or voltage
compensate for the lagging current, which Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) define wave. It is calculated by
increases the power factor to above 0.9. THD as the ratio of the rms value of the averaging the squared values
When CFL products replace incandescent harmonic content to the rms value of the of the amplitude over one
period and taking the square
lamps of comparable light output, the total current (Lighting Answers: Power
root of that average.
reduced power factor does not cause a Quality, 1995). Manufacturers commonly
current overload in the existing electrical measure THD as the IEEE defines it;
system because the reduced active power NLPIP uses the ANSI definition to deter-
Components of
more than compensates for the reduced mine THD. Apparent Power
power factor. However, large-scale replace- Figure 7 shows the theoretical relation-
Apparent power is the rms
ment of incandescent lamps with normal ship between THD and power factor. Many
voltage multiplied by the rms
power factor CFL products that have mag- devices, such as incandescent lamps, current, measured in volt-
netic ballasts could draw enough reactive motors, and resistive heaters, draw undis- amperes. Apparent power
current to prompt a utility to install addi- torted, sinusoidal currents. However, comprises active power,
tional capacitors on their distribution nonlinear loads such as electronic devices reactive power, and distortion
power. Active power is the
systems to compensate for the reactive (including televisions and computers),
component that provides
power demand. Capacitors can also be variable-speed motor drives, and most useful, work-producing
installed in a facility to compensate for electronically ballasted CFL products draw power. Neither reactive
reactive power demand and to improve the highly distorted currents. power nor distortion power
power factor of the facility’s electrical Two methods have been developed to provides work-producing
power. Reactive power is
system. reduce THD anywhere within an electrical
produced when the current
Also, when normal power factor CFL circuit: passive filtering and active filtering. and voltage waves are out of
products are installed in new construction, Passive filters use components like induc- phase. Distortion power is
the load must be based on apparent power tors, capacitors, and resistors arranged in a produced when the current
instead of active power. predetermined manner to attenuate the flow and voltage waves are of
different shapes due to
of harmonic components through them or
harmonics. See the section
Total Harmonic Distortion A harmonic to shunt the harmonic component into “Total Harmonic Distortion.”
wave has a frequency that is an integer
multiple of the fundamental (also called
the main wave). The fundamental plus one
or more harmonics can describe any Figure 7. Theoretical Relationship Between Total Harmonic
distorted waveform. A distorted 60-Hz Distortion and Power Factor
current wave, for example, might contain The curve shows the
harmonics at 120 Hz (second-order har- maximum THD that a
monic), 180 Hz (third-order harmonic), product may have for a
given power factor. This
and other multiples of 60 Hz. Highly maximum distortion occurs
distorted current waveforms (such as the
Total Harmonic Distortion (%)
when no phase displace-

150 ment is present. Most CFL
electronically ballasted CFL in Figure 6
products cause both phase
contain numerous harmonics. The even displacement and current
harmonic components (second-order, distortion. Thus, for a given
fourth-order, and so on) tend to cancel power factor, the actual
100 THD will fall below the
each other’s effects, but the odd harmonics curve. The shaded region
tend to add in a way that rapidly increases represents THD values for
distortion because the peaks and troughs high power factor products.
of their waveforms often coincide.
The lighting industry calls its most 50
48
common measure of distortion “current
total harmonic distortion (THD).” THD
indicates the degree to which the current
waveform deviates from sinusoidal. The 0
Institute of Electrical and Electronics 0 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
Engineers (IEEE) defines THD as the ratio
Power Factor (watts/volt-ampere)
of the rms value [See the sidebar “Root-

them. Passive filters can reduce THD to as Radiated EMI usually occurs in two
low as 20 to 30%. Active filters introduce a frequency bands. The first is between
current waveform into the electrical distri- 10␣ kHz and 100 kHz, which is below the
bution system, which, when combined with amplitude modulation (AM) radio band.
the harmonic current, results in an almost The source of this radiation is the lamp
perfect sinusoidal waveform. Active filters circuit, but the small size of the CFL
can reduce THD to under 10% but are more product limits the amount of radio interfer-
expensive than passive filters. ence, so problems in this frequency band
Distorted currents cause a number of are rare. The second frequency band
other problems, including neutral conduc- includes infrared (IR) radiation. EMI in
tor current overload in three-phase electric this band is anecdotally reported to
systems, increased heating and aging of interfere with the operation of remote
transformers and motors, and telephone controllers such as those for televisions
interference. Specifying high power factor and videocassette recorders. Many of
CFL products limits THD values to a these controllers use modulated IR radia-
maximum of 48%, as shown in Figure 7 on tion for signaling. Specific solutions to
p. 9. Some electric utilities and consumer specific problems depend on the applica-
groups advocate THD values between 20– tion, and a more detailed discussion can be
33% for CFL products. By comparison, other found in Lighting Answers: Electromagnetic
electronic devices, such as television sets Interference Involving Fluorescent Lighting
and personal computers, have THD values Systems, 1995.
over 100% and require significantly more
active power than CFL products. Efficacy
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) The efficacy of a lamp or lamp system (lamp

Electronic devices employ power supplies plus ballast) is the ratio of light output to
that can generate EMI. This interference active power, measured in lumens per watt
can be either conducted through the power (LPW). CFL products are more efficacious
supply wiring or radiated through the air. than incandescent lamps because CFL
Electronically ballasted CFL products must products produce approximately the same
comply with FCC regulations regarding the light output at about one-third the active
amount of conducted EMI that they may power. Figure 8 shows the system efficacy
produce. All but one of the products in this ranges of incandescent, compact fluores-
report meet FCC criteria for residential and cent, linear fluorescent, metal halide, and
commercial applications. The electrodeless high-pressure sodium lamp systems.
CFL product presently meets FCC criteria
for commercial applications but not for Light Distribution
residential applications.
Every CFL product has a particular light
distribution pattern. CFL products without
reflectors are primarily non-directional light
Figure 8. System Efficacy Ranges sources and are best suited for table lamps,
High Pressure floor lamps, and other luminaires designed
Sodium to provide primarily diffuse light. Compact
(35–1000 W)
fluorescent reflector lamp products provide
Metal Halide a more directional light. See the section
(70–1500 W)
“Application Guides” on p. 12 for more
Full-Size information about using CFL products in
Fluorescent
(32 W and higher) different luminaires.
Compact
Fluorescent
(13–28 W) Color Characteristics
Standard
Incandescent Two measures commonly describe the
(40–100 W)
color characteristics of a light source,
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 correlated color temperature (CCT) and
color rendering index (CRI). CCT indicates
System Efficacy (LPW)
whether a light source appears warm

(yellow-white) or cool (blue-white). CCT is “Step-dimming” products that are similar
measured in Kelvin (K), with higher CCT to three-way incandescent systems are also
ratings meaning cooler color appearances. available. Table 1 lists these products (all
Incandescent lamps appear warm and are modular) with all three wattage settings.
typically have CCT ratings between 2700 A CFL product not designed for dimming
and 3000␣ K. CFL products are available with should never be operated with a dimmer.
CCT ratings ranging from 2700 to 6500␣ K,
but most of them simulate the color of
incandescent light with CCT ratings of Human Response
2700, 2800, or 3000␣ K. The availability of
several CCT options allows specifiers to
select a CFL product with a color appear- Starting
ance that matches the dominant colors and
other light sources within a space. Incandescent lamps provide full light output
A lamp’s CCT is a result of two lamp nearly instantaneously. Instant-start CFL
components: the phosphor coating and the products start almost as quickly as incan-
mercury arc discharge. Both components descent lamps, whereas rapid- and preheat-
react differently to temperature changes. start CFL products may take up to a few
Color differences become apparent when seconds to start. See the sidebar “Starting
side-by-side luminaires have greatly differ- Methods” on p. 4 for a summary of the
ent internal temperatures. three starting methods. CFL products with
Light sources having the same CCT can magnetic preheat ballasts flash on and off
have different chromaticity coordinates when starting. CFL products with electronic
(Wyszecki and Stiles 1982), so two CFLs preheat ballasts, however, do not flash.
with the same CCT may not appear identi- Most CFL products provide between 50
cal when viewed side by side. Therefore, and 80% of maximum light output immedi-
using products from a single manufacturer ately after starting and may require several
in a multiple-lamp installation helps to minutes to achieve full light output, particu-
ensure that all CFLs have the same color larly at low ambient temperatures. Warm-up
appearance. time for amalgam CFLs is longer than for
The second color metric, CRI, is a CFLs without amalgam additives. In some
measure of the similarity with which a light amalgam CFLs, an auxiliary amalgam
source with a particular CCT renders accelerates the rise in light output when the
certain reference colors in comparison to a lamp is started.
reference light source with the same CCT. These starting characteristics might not
The highest CRI attainable is 100. Incandes- be acceptable to people for some applica-
cent lamps have CRIs above 95. All but two tion. Manufacturer-supplied information on
of the CFLs with manufacturer-reported starting method and minimum starting
CRIs (see Tables 1 and 2) contain rare-earth temperature is reported in Tables 1 and 2.
phosphor (triphosphor) coatings, which Table 6 reports NLPIP-measured starting
result in CRIs that range from 82 to 88. times for some products.
Dimming Flicker
A dimmable light source allows a single In North America, electrical systems

lighting system to vary its light output. operate at 60 Hz. Under these conditions,
Manufacturers have recently introduced magnetically ballasted CFL products flicker
dimmable CFL products that can be used at a frequency of 120 Hz, which very few
with the same variable resistance dimmers people can consciously perceive. CFLs with
that are used with incandescent lamps. electronic ballasts operating at high fre-
Modular and self-ballasted CFLs with quencies (20 to 60 kHz) do not have any
dimming electronic ballasts allow users to perceptible flicker. However, some elec-
control light levels from full light output tronic ballasts flicker at 120 Hz, depending
down to 5% of maximum output. The on the ballast design. A British study
“Ballast Type” column in Table 2 indicates (Wilkins et al. 1989) suggests that flicker
the products (all are self-ballasted) that are can adversely affect a greater portion of the
dimmable. population than those who can perceive it.
The study found that workers’ complaints of

eye soreness and headaches decreased Indoor Versus Outdoor
when the British fluorescent lighting
system, which flickers at a frequency of All CFL products are rated for a minimum
100␣ Hz (the electrical supply system starting temperature, which means that
operates at 50 Hz), was operated at 32 kHz. below that temperature they cannot be
This effect may be less pronounced or expected to start reliably. In addition,
nonexistent in North America, where the operating non-amalgam CFL products at
electrical supply system operates at a temperatures above or below the optimal
higher frequency. MBWT can affect light output. For outdoor
applications in cool weather, encapsulated
lamps or enclosed luminaires retain some of
Glare the heat produced by the lamp, so the light
When a lamp is in direct view, such as in an output of the lamp is higher.
open luminaire, diffusers can reduce Indoor enclosed luminaires, particularly
objectionable lamp brightness (glare). In airtight recessed downlights surrounded
some downlights, a CFL product might be with thermal insulation, reduce the light
too long for the luminaire and extend below output of a non-amalgam CFL product
the ceiling plane, causing glare. Lengths of because the heat accumulated inside the
CFL products are provided in Tables 1 and luminaire affects the mercury vapor pres-
2. In addition, CFL products have different sure inside the lamp (See “Thermal Factor”
light distributions than incandescent lamps. in the “Light Loss Factors” sidebar on p. 6).
In recessed downlights, CFL products Tables 1 and 2 list the manufacturer-
generally provide higher illuminances on supplied recommended maximum tempera-
the wall at vertical angles above 50 degrees, tures. CFLs with amalgam additives are an
which is likely to reduce visual comfort due alternative for luminaires that are not
to glare in large, open interior spaces (Ji properly ventilated, such as lensed recessed
and Davis 1993). downlights. Most new CFL products use
amalgam technology, but specifiers should
contact the manufacturer to verify whether
Sound
a particular product contains an amalgam.
Magnetic ballasts often produce a faint hum
with a frequency of 120 Hz, which might Frequent Starting Versus Long-Term
annoy some people. Because sound drops Operation
off rapidly with distance, most objections
will occur when people are close to lumi- If a CFL product is started less frequently
naires that contain operating magnetic than the standard 3-hour on, 20-minute off
ballasts. Electronic ballasts have signifi- cycle, it will have a life longer than its rated
cantly reduced ballast noise, which is life, but if it is started more frequently than
normally imperceptible. Both types of the standard cycle, it will have a shorter
ballasts are sound rated from “A” to “F.” operating life. With frequent switching,
“A”-rated ballasts are for indoor applica- instant-start ballasts are generally assumed
tions, and noisier “B”-rated ballasts are to reduce lamp life more than other ballast
intended for outdoor applications or indoor types. CFL products are not recommended
spaces such as warehouses where quiet- in spaces where lights are switched on and
ness is not important. However, in any off frequently, such as bathrooms and
given system (such as inside a particular closets. CFL products are recommended in
luminaire), an electronic ballast could spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms,
produce an audible noise. bedrooms, hotel rooms, and outdoors,
where they are likely to be started less
frequently than the standard cycle. See the
sidebar “Long-Term Performance Testing”
Application Guides on p. 5.
These guides are intended to point out Installation in Luminaires

some of the most common CFL product
applications and give some tips on how to One of the greatest barriers preventing the
better use these products. widespread use of CFL products is the
difficulty of fitting them into some lumi-

naires. In comparison to incandescent In recessed downlights for incandescent
lamps, CFL products can be bulky, awk- lamps, if a compact fluorescent reflector
wardly shaped, and heavy. Some CFL lamp product is too short to reach the trim
products are almost as small as an incandes- ring, too much light will be absorbed
cent A-lamp (see Figures 1, 2, and 4), but all within the luminaire. Screwbase lamp
are heavier. Even the A-line CFL does not socket extenders are available that may
quite match the shape or light distribution solve this problem.
of an incandescent A-lamp because the
ballast is wider than the narrow neck of the Application Testing
A-lamp’s glass bulb.
Table or floor lamp shades that clip onto Ji and Davis (1993) reported results from
incandescent A-lamps generally are application tests designed to compare the
incompatible with CFL products. Harps performance of CFL products with their
that support the lamp shade may interfere manufacturer-suggested equivalent incan-
with installation. Inexpensive harp extend- descent lamps. In the experiment, which
ers are available to widen the harp near the used CFL products in a table lamp applica-
lamp base, and longer replacement harps tion, tabletop illuminances more closely
are available to accommodate the taller approximated the tabletop illuminances of
CFL products. incandescent lamps of the next-lower
Screwbase circular and square CFL available wattage than their manufacturer-
products are available with initial light suggested wattage equivalences. For
output ratings that are comparable to example, a CFL product claimed to be
incandescent lamps of up to 150 W. These equivalent in light output to a 60-W incan-
products, although they may interfere with descent lamp produced tabletop illuminance
a small lamp shade, usually are more closer to that of a 40-W incandescent lamp.
compatible with lamp shade harps than The same results were obtained in the
other CFL products with comparable light recessed downlight application testing.
output ratings. The “bat-wing arm” available
with some circular products, which allows
the lamp to fit below the level of the screw- Alternative Technologies
base adapter, makes the products more
compatible with some shades.
The added weight of a magnetically Dedicated CFL Luminaires
ballasted CFL product in a tall, narrow-
Luminaires dedicated to CFLs, which
based table, floor, or task lamp might
contain hardwired ballasts, are an alterna-
make the luminaire unstable. The sockets
tive when screwbase CFL products cannot
in some luminaires, such as vanity lights,
be used to replace incandescent lamps or
may not be able to support the added
when a more energy-efficient product is
weight of magnetically ballasted CFL
desired. (“Installation in Luminaires” on p.
products. The use of lighter electronically
12 discusses some barriers to replacing
ballasted CFL products can overcome
incandescent lamps with CFLs.) Recessed
these problems.
downlights, torchieres, and surface-
Using an encapsulated or bare-lamp CFL
mounted and suspended luminaires that are
product in a recessed downlight designed
dedicated to CFLs are widely available in
for an incandescent reflector lamp is a
the market. Table lamps dedicated to CFLs
common misapplication. Much of the
are available as well, though not as widely
diffuse light emitted by the CFL is absorbed
as the products listed above. Although
within the luminaire, reducing illuminance
luminaire replacement is more expensive
compared to that of the original incandes-
and more difficult than simple lamp replace-
cent lamp. In these situations, a compact
ment, the improvements in energy effi-
fluorescent reflector lamp product might
ciency and optical performance from a
provide a suitable replacement for the
dedicated luminaire might justify the added
directional incandescent lamp. However,
expense. Dedicated CFL luminaires also
compact fluorescent reflector lamp products
guarantee continued CFL use. If a luminaire
do not always perform as well as directional
is not dedicated to CFLs, the user can
incandescent lamps. See Specifier Reports:
replace a CFL product with an incandescent
Reflector Lamps (1994) for details.
lamp instead. Retrofit kits are available that

convert a recessed downlight designed for for exterior lighting applications because
an incandescent lamp to a luminaire they start reliably in low temperatures.
dedicated to CFLs. However, HID lamps have several
disadvantages. HID lamps provide only a
Incandescent Lamps fraction of their rated light output for
several minutes after starting. Also, if the
Incandescent lamps are available in a wide power to an HID lamp is interrupted, the
variety of types but their life and efficacy lamp arc will be extinguished and several
usually are inferior to those of other light minutes must elapse before it can restrike.
sources. Because of their low purchase HPS lamps generally have fewer color
price, incandescent lamps can be economi- temperature choices and poorer color
cal for applications where light is needed rendering than CFL products. Color-
infrequently, including utility rooms in improved HPS lamps are available but only
commercial buildings. Incandescent with CCTs below 3000 K. Metal halide
sources also are preferable where specific lamps are available with various CCT
color properties, optical control, or frequent ratings and with CRI ratings up to 93.
switching (such as with an occupancy However, shifts in color temperature take
sensor) are necessary. Such applications place over the life of a metal halide lamp.
include retail spot lighting, museum art New metal halide technologies with re-
displays, certain medical tasks, and theatri- duced warm-up and restrike time and better
cal lighting. Additionally, incandescent color consistency are becoming available.
lamps can be used in extremely cold Replacing incandescent lighting with an
starting conditions. HID lighting system requires new lumi-
The energy used by incandescent lamps naires. Finally, HID lamps, particularly HPS
can be reduced significantly by the use of lamps, flicker at a frequency of 120 Hz
appropriate lighting controls, such as during operation and can produce a strobo-
dimmers, timers, and occupancy sensors. scopic effect on moving parts.
Tungsten-Halogen Incandescent Lamps

Tungsten-halogen lamps are a special type Performance Evaluations
of incandescent lamp that can provide
modest improvements in lamp life and
efficacy compared to other incandescent Manufacturer-Supplied Data
lamps. Lamp lumen depreciation is also
reduced in comparison to incandescent Manufacturers of CFL products provided
lamps. Hazardous operating characteristics, the data in Tables 1 and 2 to NLPIP. In
such as a lamp temperature high enough to August and September 1998, NLPIP used
ignite nearby flammable materials and the industry documentation and company
possibility of non-passive failure, should be information to identify 18 manufacturers of
considered when choosing some types of screwbase CFL products. NLPIP asked
tungsten-halogen lamps. them to send sales literature and photo-
metric and electrical data. Data sheets for
two types of products were included:
Low-Wattage HID Lighting
modular CFL products (lamp and screw-
High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps base adapter sold as a whole package, not
include low-wattage (150 W or less) metal sold as individual lamps or adapters) and
halide (MH) and color-improved high- self-ballasted CFLs.
pressure sodium (HPS) lamps. They have One company that received the request
several advantages over CFL products in had discontinued all their CFL products,
some commercial and residential applica- eight manufacturers sent the information
tions. HID lamps provide a concentrated requested, and nine did not reply. For six of
light source that allows good optical these nine, NLPIP gathered the information
control. They are available with higher from the manufacturers’ most recent avail-
initial light output than CFL products. HID able catalogs. NLPIP had no access to sales
lamps are less sensitive to starting and literature for three of the manufacturers, so
operating temperatures than CFL products. no data were gathered for them. In January
For example, HID lamps are a good choice 1999, the 14 manufacturers for which NLPIP
had data were given the opportunity to

review the data submittals and the data Two magnetic, modular circular CFL
NLPIP gathered from their catalogs and to products and seven electronic, modular
provide corrections. At the same time, a final circular CFL products were tested in both
request for data was sent to the three base-up and base-down positions. One of
manufacturers for whom NLPIP did not have the products had the option to be used at
catalogs. The same three manufacturers did three different power levels. This product
not send any reply, so they were removed was tested at the three available power
from the manufacturer-supplied data tables. levels (low, medium, and high). Each
Only those products that were commercially modular CFL product was tested with its
available in August 1998 were included in the original ballast. The results are shown in
data tables. Table 4.
NLPIP collected manufacturers’ contact One magnetic, self-ballasted CFL and 18
information (see Table 7) from their sales electronic, self-ballasted CFLs were tested
literature and Web sites. in both base-up and base-down positions.
Results for self-ballasted CFLs appear in
Independent Product Testing Table 5.
Prior to compiling the manufacturers’ data,

NLPIP surveyed retailers in the Albany, New Further Information
York, area in June and July 1997 and identi-
fied 28 CFL products for testing. The testing
was intended to spot-check the accuracy of American National Standards Institute.
the manufacturers’ photometric and electri- 1993. High-frequency fluorescent lamp bal-
cal performance ratings and to indicate the last, ANSI C82.11-1993. New York, NY:
likely range of performance that could be ANSI.
expected from the CFL products.
American National Standards Institute.
Under NLPIP’s direction, Independent
1997. Specification for performance of self-
Testing Laboratories (ITL) of Boulder,
ballasted compact fluorescent lamp, ANSI
Colorado, conducted photometric and
C78.5-1997. New York, NY: ANSI.
electrical tests during the months of
September and October 1997. It is impor- Conway, K. and M. Mehra. 1998. Lighting
tant to note that since the testing was market opportunities: Reconciling consum-
performed, the design of some products ers’ purchasing behaviors with environmen-
may have changed, even though catalog tal values. Journal of the Illuminating
numbers may still be the same. Some Engineering Society 27(2): 67–76.
products have been discontinued but might
Covington, E.J. 1971. Life prediction of fluo-
still be in stores or in use. NLPIP will
rescent lamps. Illuminating Engineering
periodically test new products and report
66(4): 159–164.
results through NLPIP Online at
www.lrc.rpi.edu. Davis, R., Y. Ji, and W. Chen. 1996. Rapid-
All modular and self-ballasted CFLs were cycle testing for fluorescent lamps: What do
seasoned for 100␣ h and operated at least the results mean? Illuminating Engineering
15␣ h continuously in the base-up position Society of North America annual conference:
prior to testing. The lamp-ballast combina- Technical papers. New York, NY: IESNA.
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and regulator. The light output was moni-
Davis, R., Y. Ji, and W. Chen. 1998. An in-
tored until stabilization occurred with the
vestigation of the effect of operating cycles
lamp in a base-up position; data were then
on the life of compact fluorescent lamps.
recorded. The lamp was seasoned again for
Illuminating Engineering Society of North
at least 15␣ h in the base-down position and
America annual conference: Technical pa-
the above procedure was repeated. Unless
pers. New York, NY:IESNA. pp. 381–392.
indicated, all tests were conducted under
IESNA (LM 66-1991, LM-9-1988, LM-54- Illuminating Engineering Society of North
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conditions (see the sidebar “Standard electrical and photometric measurements of
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only one sample of each product was tested. NY:IESNA.

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NLPIP (Tables 1 and 2) and data collected
Ji, Y., and Davis, R. 1993. Application testing by NLPIP researchers in the tests de-
of compact fluorescent lamps: Table lamps scribed in the “Performance Evaluations”
and recessed downlights. Illuminating Engi- section (Tables 3, 4, 5, and 7). Data dis-
neering Society of North America annual cussed in the sidebar “Long-term Perfor-
conference: Technical papers. New York, NY: mance” on p. 5 appear in Table 6. Although
IESNA. pp. 22–42. most of the performance characteristics
Ji, Y., R. Davis, C. O’Rourke, and E. Chui. listed in these tables are discussed in this
1997. Compatibility testing of fluorescent report or are self-explanatory, some items
lamp and ballast systems. Conference record bear further explanation and are listed
of the 1997 IEEE industry applications con- below in alphabetical order:
ference thirty-second IAS annual meeting. Accessories available. A brief list of the
Piscataway, NJ: Institute of Electrical and accessories available for a CFL product.
Electronics Engineers. pp. 2340–2345. Some accessories are permanently at-
Lindsey, J.L. 1991. Applied illuminating engi- tached, while others are removable.
neering. Lilburn, GA: Fairmont Press Inc. Active power. For both modular and self-
Lowry, E.F., W.S. Frohock, and G.A. ballasted CFLs, the total rated or tested
Meyers. 1946. Some fluorescent lamp pa- wattage of a lamp-ballast combination.
rameters and their effect on lamp perfor- Ballast rated life. The number of hours at
mance. Journal of the Illuminating which half of a group of ballasts have failed
Engineering Society 46(12): 859–872. under standard test conditions. The rated
Luo, C., ed. 1995. Electrodeless lamps: The life is a median value of life expectancy; any
next generation. Lighting Futures 1(1):1, 4–6. ballast, or group of ballasts, might vary
from the published rated life.
Serres, A.W. and W. Taelman. 1993. A
method to improve the performance of com- CCF. Current crest factor. Peak lamp
pact fluorescent lamps. Journal of the Illumi- current divided by rms lamp current.
nating Engineering Society 22(2): 40–48. CCT. Correlated color temperature. Relates
Vorlander, F.J., and E.H. Raddin. 1950. The the color appearance of a lamp to that of a
effect of operating cycles on fluorescent reference light source.
lamp performance. Illuminating Engineer- CRI. Color rendering index. A measure of
ing 40(1): 21–27. the similarity with which a light source with
Wilkins, A.J., I. Nimmo-Smith, A.I. Slater, a particular CCT renders certain reference
and L. Bedocs. 1989. Fluorescent lighting, colors in comparison to a reference light
headaches and eyestrain. Lighting Research source of equal CCT. Maximum CRI is 100.
and Technology 21(1): 11–18. Electrode preheat current. The current
Wolf, S., and R.F.M. Smith. 1990. Student flowing through the electrodes to heat them
reference manual for electronic instrumenta- during starting.
tion laboratories. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Initial light output. Light output mea-
Prentice Hall. sured under standard testing conditions.

Lamp base position. The location of the Minimum ambient temperature. The
lamp socket, either in the center of the top lowest temperature at which the CFL
of the ballast or on the side of the ballast. product is warranted to start.
Modular ballasts for circular CFLs have a
Operating cycle. The frequency with
lamp socket located at the end of a wiring
which the lamps were cycled on and off.
harness.
Position factor. The light output of the
Lamp envelope. The shape of either the
lamp in a certain position divided by the
bare lamp or the capsule surrounding the
light output of the lamp in the base-up
lamp. NLPIP grouped the lamps according
positions. The position factors reported in
to the following shapes: quad, triple tube,
Tables 4 and 5 are base-down light output
four-tube, coiled tube, A-line, circular,
divided by base-up light output.
square, globe, capsule (bullet), reflector, and
decorative. See Figure 1 on p. 1 for examples Power factor. The ratio of active power
of these shapes. (watts) to apparent power (rms volt-
amperes). Power factor ranges from 0 to 1.
Lamp operating current. Current flowing
See p. 8 for more information.
through the lamp during normal operation.
Starting method. Ballasts use one of three
Lamp rated life. The number of hours at
methods to start CFLs: instant, preheat, or
which half of a group of product samples
rapid. See the sidebar “Starting Methods”
have failed. The rated life is a median value
on p. 4.
of life expectancy; any lamp, or group of
lamps, may vary from the published rated Starting time. The time it takes the lamp
life. Rated life is based on standard test to start from the point at which voltage is
conditions. See the sidebar “Standard applied to the lamp until stable operation.
Testing” on p. 4.
Starting voltage. The voltage applied
Maximum ambient temperature. The across the lamp during starting.
maximum ambient temperature for which
Suggested retail price. Manufacturer’s
the CFL product is warranted to achieve
suggested retail price based on the pur-
rated life.
chase of a single unit from a retailer. Final
Maximum overall length. For self- prices usually are set at the discretion of the
ballasted CFLs, the length from the top of retailer, so actual costs may vary widely.
the lamp to the bottom of the screwbase.
THD. A measure of the degree to which the
For modular CFL products, the length from
current waveform deviates from sinusoidal.
the top of the lamp to the bottom of the
THD is expressed as a percentage and
lamp base; this length must be added to the
ranges from zero to infinity. See p. 8 for
height of the modular CFL ballast to
more information.
determine the total length of a modular
product. See Figure 3 on p. 2. For compact Weight. For modular CFL ballasts, the
fluorescent reflector lamp products, maxi- weight of the ballast without a lamp. For
mum overall length includes the length of self-ballasted CFLs, this indicates the total
the reflector. product weight.
Mean light output. For CFL products
without reflector accessories, light output
at 40% of rated lamp life. In combination
with initial light output, mean light output
may be used to estimate lamp lumen
depreciation.

Table 1. Manufacturer-Supplied Data: Modular Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products
Electrical Photometric
Characteristics Characteristics
Initial Mean
Active Light Light
Lamp Ballast Power Power THD Starting Output Output
Manufacturer Trade Name Catalog Number Envelope Type (W) Factor (%) Methoda (lm) (lm)
ABCO CFL w/adapter 07373 quad magnetic 16 NS NS NS 900 NS
CFL w/adapter 07377 quad magnetic 16 NS NS NS 860 NS
ER-30 CFL System 07410 quad magnetic 16 0.53 <15 NS 695 NS
PAR-38 Electric Saver 07411 quad magnetic 16 0.53 <15 NS 695 NS
R-40 CFL System 07412 quad magnetic 16 NS NS NS 695 NS
Enertron Downlight 2000-L quad magnetic 13 NS <20 NS 900 NS

NS 3700HPF-L quad magnetic 13 >0.90 <20 NS 900 NS
NS 3700-L quad magnetic 13 NS <20 NS 900 NS
NS 3900HPF-L quad magnetic 22 NS <20 NS 1300 NS
Feit Electric ECO Bulb BPMLPL13 quad magnetic 16 0.55 10 NS 900 NS
ECO Bulb BPMLPLD13 quad magnetic 16 0.53 11 NS 870 NS
ECO Bulb ML801 circular magnetic 22 0.54 14 NS 1100 NS
ECO Bulb MLPL13 quad magnetic 16 0.55 10 NS 900 NS
ECO Bulb MLPL13R quad magnetic 16 0.55 10 NS 920 NS
ECO Bulb MLPLD13 quad magnetic 16 0.53 10 NS 870 NS
ECO Bulb MLPLD13R quad magnetic 16 0.53 10 NS 920 NS
ECO Bulb PLD13ER30 reflector magnetic 16 0.53 11 NS 750 NS
ECO Bulb PLD13G30 globe magnetic 16 0.53 11 NS 700 NS

ECO Bulb PLD13G40 globe magnetic 16 0.53 11 NS 700 NS
ECO Bulb PLD13PAR reflector magnetic 16 0.53 11 NS 750 NS
GE Lighting 2D Lamp FEA212D/827/B square electronic 22 0.50 <170 NS 1300 1105
2D Lamp FEA212D/835/B square electronic 22 0.50 <170 NS 1300 1105
750-1570- 640-1335-
2D Lamp FEA382D/3W/827/B square electronic 15-25-39 0.50 <170 NS
2780 2365
750-1570- 640-1335-
2D Lamp FEA382D/3W/835/B square electronic 15-25-39 0.50 <170 NS
2780 2365
2D Lamp FEA382D/827/B square electronic 39 0.50 <170 NS 2780 2365
NA = Not Applicable
NS = Not Supplied
°F = (9/5 )°C+32
1 cm = 0.394 in.
1 g = 0.035 oz
a
Rapid-start includes programmed and modified rapid-start.
b
Supplied for the base-down position.

Photometric Temperature Physical
Characteristics Life Requirements Characteristics
Lamp Ballast Maximum Minimum Maximum Suggested
Rated Rated Ambient Ambient Overall Lamp Retail
CCT Life Life Temperature Temperature Accessories Length Weight Base Price
(K) CR I (h) (h) [° C (° F)] [° C (° F)] Available [cm (in.)] [g (oz)] Position ($US)
2700 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) none 23.9 (9.4) NS center NS
diffuser,
2700 82 10,000 50,000 NS 0 (32) 19.1 (7.5) NS center NS
reflector
diffuser,
2700 82 10,000 50,000 NS 0 (32) 20.3 (8.0) NS center NS
reflector
diffuser,
2700 82 10,000 50,000 NS 0 (32) 20.3 (8.0) NS center NS
reflector
NS NS 10,000 45,000 NS -18 (0) reflector 16.5 (6.5) NS center NS
NS NS 10,000 45,000 NS -18 (0) none 22.4 (8.8) NS side NS
NS NS 10,000 45,000 NS -32 (-26) none 20.1 (7.9) NS side NS
NS NS 10,000 45,000 NS -32 (-26) none 19.1 (7.5) NS side NS
NS NS 10,000 45,000 NS 0 (32) none 25.1 (9.9) NS center NS
2700 82 10,000 50,000 38 (100) -18 (0) none 21.1 (8.3) NS side NS
2700 82 10,000 50,000 38 (100) -18 (0) none 14.0 (5.5) NS side NS
4100 82 12,000 50,000 38 (100) -18 (0) none 20.3 (8.0) NS center NS
2700 82 10,000 50,000 38 (100) -18 (0) none 21.1 (8.3) NS side NS
2700 82 10,000 50,000 38 (100) -18 (0) none 25.4 (10.0) NS center NS
2700 82 10,000 50,000 38 (100) -18 (0) none 14.0 (5.5) NS side NS
2700 82 10,000 50,000 38 (100) -18 (0) none 20.3 (8.0) NS center NS
diffuser,
2700 82 10,000 50,000 38 (100) -18 (0) 20.3 (8.0) NS center NS
reflector
2700 82 10,000 50,000 38 (100) -18 (0) diffuser 20.3 (8.0) NS center NS
2700 82 10,000 50,000 38 (100) -18 (0) diffuser 22.9 (9.0) NS center NS
diffuser,
2700 82 10,000 50,000 38 (100) -18 (0) 20.3 (8.0) NS center NS
reflector
locking
2700 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) 10.2 (4.0) NS center NS
device
locking
3500 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) 10.2 (4.0) NS center NS
device
locking
2700 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) 10.9 (4.3) NS center NS
device
locking
3500 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) 10.9 (4.3) NS center NS
device
locking
2700 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) 10.9 (4.3) NS center NS
device

Table 1 (continued). Manufacturer-Supplied Data: Modular Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products
Initial Mean
Active Light Light
GE Lighting 2D Lamp FEA382D/835/B square electronic 39 0.50 <170 NS 2780 2365
Biax Lamps FEA13TBX/I/827 triple tube electronic 15 0.50 170 NS 775 660
b
Lights of America Circle Lite 2602 circular magnetic 22 NS NS NS 1100 NS
Circle Lite 2620 circular electronic 20 NS NS instant 1150b NS
Circle Lite 2622 circular electronic 22 NS NS instant 1550b NS
b
Circle Lite 2630 circular electronic 30 NS NS instant 2100 NS
800-1600-
Circle Lite 2730 (3-way) circular electronic 13-23-34 NS NS instant NS
2100b
b
Double-U-Lite 2614 quad magnetic 15 NS NS NS 775 NS
Mighty Lite 2992 circular electronic 30 NS NS instant 2000b NS
800-1600-
Multi Lite 2633 (3-way) circular electronic 13-23-34 NS NS instant NS
2100b
b
Ready Lite 2990 circular electronic 20 NS NS instant 1100 NS
Reflectors 2931 quad electronic 13 NS NS preheat 880b NS
b
Reflectors 2941 quad electronic 13 NS NS preheat 880 NS
Twin Lite 2213LPF quad electronic 13 NS NS preheat 775b NS
Lumatech Microlamp 21320 quad magnetic 14 NS <25 preheat NS NS
Microlamp 22220 quad magnetic 22 NS NS preheat NS NS
Microlamp 22820 quad magnetic 28 NS NS preheat NS NS
Reflect-A-Star 11835 triple tube electronic 19 >0.95 <30 instant NS NS
Reflect-A-Star 11836 triple tube electronic 19 >0.95 <30 instant NS NS
Reflect-A-Star 11323 quad magnetic 15 NS <25 preheat NS NS
MaxLite Downlights SK320EBR coiled tube electronic 20 0.60 >100 instant 1200 960
Electronic
SK120ER circular electronic 20 0.60 >100 instant 1300 1040
Circline
Electronic
SK120ERH circular electronic 20 0.97 <15 instant 1300 1040
Circline
Electronic
Circline
Electronic
SK122ERH circular electronic 22 0.97 <15 instant 1600 1350
Circline
Electronic
Circline
NA = Not Applicable 1 g = 0.035 oz

a
NS = Not Supplied Rapid-start includes programmed and modified
°F = (9/5 )°C+32 rapid-start.
b
1 cm = 0.394 in. Supplied for the base-down position.

(K) CRI (h) (h) [° C (° F)] [° C (° F)] Available [cm (in.)] [g (oz)] Position ($US)
3500 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) locking device 10.9 (4.3) NS center NS

3000 53 10,000 45,000 NS 0 (32) none 8.9 (3.5) NS center 7.99
2700 84 10,000 65,000 NS -23 (-9) none 8.9 (3.5) NS center 15.99
2700 84 10,000 65,000 NS -23 (-9) none 8.9 (3.5) NS center 15.99
2700 84 10,000 65,000 NS -23 (-9) none 8.9 (3.5) NS center 15.99
2700 84 10,000 65,000 NS -23 (-9) none 8.9 (3.5) NS center 17.99
3000 84 10,000 45,000 NS 0 (32) none 17.3 (6.8) NS center 7.99

2700 84 10,000 65,000 NS -23 (-9) none 8.9 (3.5) NS center 24.99
2700 84 10,000 65,000 NS -23 (-9) none 8.9 (3.5) NS center 17.99
2700 84 10,000 65,000 NS -23 (-9) none 8.9 (3.5) NS center 24.99
2700 84 10,000 65,000 NS -23 (-9) none 15.5 (6.1) NS center 19.99
2700 84 10,000 65,000 NS -23 (-9) none 17.3 (6.8) NS center 19.99
2700 84 10,000 65,000 NS -23 (-9) none 16.3 (6.4) NS center 12.99
NS NS 15,000 NS NS -7 (+9) globe, bullet 16.5 (6.5) NS center NS
NS NS NS NS NS NS none NS NS NS NS
NS NS NS NS NS NS none NS NS NS NS
NS NS NS NS NS -18 (0) reflector, lens 17.3 (6.8) NS center NS
NS NS NS NS NS -18 (0) reflector, lens 17.3 (6.8) NS center NS
NS NS NS NS NS -7 (+9) reflector, lens 17.3 (6.8) NS center NS
reflector,
2800 84 10,000 20,000 71 (160) -18 (0) frosted capsule 17.5 (6.9) 251.4 (8.8) center NS
cover, lenses
locking device,
2800 84 10,000 40,000 71 (160) -18 (0) 16.5 (6.5) 228.6 (8.0) center NS
batwing arm
locking device,
2800 84 10,000 40,000 71 (160) -18 (0) 16.5 (6.5) 228.6 (8.0) center NS
batwing arm
locking device,
2800 84 10,000 40,000 71 (160) -18 (0) 21.1 (8.3) 228.6 (8.0) center NS
batwing arm
locking device,
2800 84 10,000 40,000 71 (160) -18 (0) 21.1 (8.3) 228.6 (8.0) center NS
batwing arm
locking device,
2800 84 10,000 40,000 71 (160) -18 (0) 22.6 (8.9) 274.3 (9.6) center NS
batwing arm

Initial Mean
Active Light Light
MaxLite Electronic Circline SK130ERH circular electronic 30 0.97 <15 instant 2000 1760
Electronic Circline SK320EAR coiled tube electronic 20 0.60 >100 instant 1200 960
Magnetic Circline SK122MR circular magnetic 22 0.60 <15 rapid 1300 1040
Mitor Compact 2D square electronic 16– 21 NS NS NS NS NS

Compact 2D square electronic 28 NS NS NS NS NS
Compact 2D square electronic 38 NS NS NS NS NS
Compact NS triple tube electronic 13 NS NS NS NS NS
Compact NS triple tube electronic 18 NS NS NS NS NS
EH CEH13 triple tube electronic 14 >0.90 <25 rapid 600 528
EH CEH18 triple tube electronic 19 >0.90 <25 rapid 900 792
EL CEL13 triple tube electronic 14 0.55 >110 rapid 600 528
EL CEL18 triple tube electronic 19 0.55 >110 rapid 900 792
Flood AL-30 triple tube electronic NS NS NS NS NS NS

Flood AL-40 triple tube electronic NS NS NS NS NS NS
Flood BR-40 triple tube electronic NS NS NS NS NS NS
Flood ER-30 triple tube electronic NS NS NS NS NS NS
Flood PAR-38 triple tube electronic NS NS NS NS NS NS
Flood PLT-30 triple tube electronic NS NS NS NS NS NS
Flood PLT-40 triple tube electronic NS NS NS NS NS NS
Power Compact PCEN26 triple tube electronic 28 0.55 >110 rapid 1800 1584
Vapor Proof VPSEH26 triple tube electronic 28 >0.90 <25 rapid 1800 1584
Vapor Proof VPSEH32 triple tube electronic 34 >0.90 <25 rapid 2400 2112
OSRAM CF30EL/C/830/
DULUX EL circular electronic 30 >0.93 <25 instant 1850 1670
SYLVANIA MED
NA = Not Applicable
NS = Not Supplied
°F = (9/5 )°C+32
1 cm = 0.394 in.
1 g = 0.035 oz
a
b

Lamp Ballast Maximum Minimum Suggested
locking
2800 84 10,000 40,000 71 (160) -18 (0) device, 22.6 (8.9) 274.3 (9.6) center NS
batwing arm
locking
2800 84 10,000 40,000 71 (160) -18 (0) device, 17.3 (6.8) 251.4 (8.8) center NS
batwing arm
locking
28 0 0 , 6 0 0 0 63 7500 40,000 40 (104) 0 (32) device, 22.4 (8.8) 457.1 (16.0) center NS
batwing arm
NS NS NS NS NS -40 (-40) none 10.2 (4.0) 171.4 (6.0) center NS
2700, 3000,
82 10,000 50,000 60 (140) -40 (-40) reflector 18.0 (7.1) 85.7 (3.0) center 34.20
3500, 4100
2700, 3000,
3500, 4100
2700, 3000,
3500, 4100
2700, 3000,
3500, 4100
NS NS NS NS NS -40 (-40) none 17.3 (6.8) 228.6 (8.0) center 16.95
NS NS NS NS NS -40 (-40) frosted lens 17.3 (6.8) 257.1 (9.0) center 9.95
NS NS NS NS NS -40 (-40) frosted lens 17.3 (6.8) 257.1 (9.0) center 9.95
2700, 3000,
3500, 4100
2700, 3000,
3500, 4100
2700, 3000,
82 10,000 50,000 60 (140) -40 (-40) none 22.6 (8.9) 171.4 (6.0) center 57.52
3500, 4100
2700, 3000,
3500, 4100
2700, 3000,
3500, 4100
3000 82 10,000 50,000 50 (122) -18 (0) none 10.2 (4.0) NS center 14.99

Initial Mean
Active Light Light
ProLight Circle CL22H/D827 circular magnetic 24 >0.90 <33 NS 1300 NS
Circle CL22M/D827 circular magnetic 22 >0.90 <33 NS 1200 NS
Circle CL30/D827 circular electronic 30 >0.90 <33 NS 1800 NS
Circle CL30H/D827 circular electronic 30 >0.90 <33 NS 1800 NS
Circle CL30H/D827/L9 circular electronic 30 >0.90 <33 NS 2100 NS
Floodlamp ER30-453WQ quad magnetic 15 0.53 <15 NS NS NS
Floodlamp P38-453WQ quad magnetic 15 0.53 <15 NS NS NS
Floodlamp R40-453WQ quad magnetic 15 0.53 <15 NS NS NS
Horizontal EH18W quad electronic 19 >0.90 <33 NS NS NS
Horizontal EH27W quad electronic 24 >0.90 <33 NS NS NS
Horizontal EH27W/HO quad electronic 29 >0.90 <33 NS NS NS
Horizontal EH32W/HO quad electronic 31 >0.90 <33 NS NS NS
OMNI Flood QCR38BFO quad magnetic 14 NS 10 NS 860 NS
OMNI Flood QCR38BSO quad magnetic 14 NS 10 NS 860 NS
OMNI II QR30B quad magnetic 14 NS 10 NS 860 NS
OMNI II QR30BF quad magnetic 14 NS 10 NS 860 NS

OMNI II QR30BP quad magnetic 14 NS 10 NS 860 NS
OMNI II QR30BS quad magnetic 14 NS 10 NS 860 NS
OMNI II QR38B quad magnetic 14 NS 10 NS 860 NS
OMNI II QR38BF quad magnetic 14 NS 10 NS 860 NS

OMNI II QR38BP quad magnetic 14 NS 10 NS 860 NS
OMNI II QR38BS quad magnetic 14 NS 10 NS 860 NS
NA = Not Applicable
NS = Not Supplied
°F = ( 9/5 )°C+32
1 cm = 0.394 in.
1 g = 0.035 oz
a
b

Lamp Ballast Maximum Minimum Suggested
2700 84 10,000 70,000 NS -18 (0) none 10.4 (4.1) NS center NS
2700 84 10,000 70,000 NS -37 (-34) none 19.1 (7.5) NS center NS
2800 84 10,000 70,000 NS -18 (0) none 11.2 (4.4) NS side NS
2800 84 10,000 70,000 NS -18 (0) none 11.2 (4.4) NS side NS
2800 84 10,000 70,000 NS -18 (0) none 11.2 (4.4) NS side NS
2700 84 10,000 70,000 NS -18 (0) none 11.2 (4.4) NS side NS
2700 82 10,000 150,000 NS -18 (0) flood lens 16.3 (6.4) NS center NS
2700 82 10,000 150,000 NS -18 (0) spot lens 16.3 (6.4) NS center NS
open
2700 82 10,000 150,000 NS -18 (0) 15.5 (6.1) NS center NS
reflector
open
2700 82 10,000 150,000 NS -18 (0) 15.2 (6.0) NS center NS
reflector

Table 2. Manufacturer-Supplied Data: Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products
Initial Mean
Active Light Light
ABCO Integrated Electronic CFL 07364 quad electronic 23 0.50 NS instant 600 NS
Integrated Electronic CFL 07365 quad electronic 15 0.50 NS instant 900 NS
Integrated Electronic CFL 07366 quad electronic 20 0.50 NS instant 1200 NS
Integrated Electronic CFL 07367 triple electronic 23 0.50 NS instant 1500 NS
Light Capsule 07390 globe electronic 15 0.58 NS instant 850 NS
Light Capsule 07395 capsule electronic 15 0.58 NS instant 850 NS
Light Capsule 07398 globe electronic 25 0.58 NS instant 1370 NS
Feit Electric ECO Bulb BPESL13A A-line electronic 13 NS NS instant 780 NS
ECO Bulb BPESL13C decorative electronic 13 NSb NSc instant 580 NS
ECO Bulb BPESL15 coiled tube electronic 15 NS NS instant 900 NS
ECO Bulb BPESL15 coiled tube electronic 15 NSb NSc instant 807 NS
ECO Bulb BPESL15PAR30 reflector electronic 15 NS NS instant 900 NS
ECO Bulb BPESL15R30 reflector electronic 15 NS NS instant 900 NS
ECO Bulb BPESL15T coiled tube electronic 15 NS NS instant 1000 NS
ECO Bulb BPESL316 triple tube electronic 16 NS NS instant 1050 NS
dimmable
ECO Bulb BPESL316D triple tube 16 NS NS instant 1050 NS
electronic
ECO Bulb BPESL316SN triple tube electronic 16 NS NS instant 1050 NS
dimmable
ECO Bulb BPESL322D triple tube 22 NS NS instant 1250 NS
electronic
d
NA = Not Applicable The electrodeless CFL product uses a different
NS = Not Supplied starting technology than other CFL products.
°F = ( 9/5 )°C+32 However, the manufacturer treats it as a CFL
product.
1 cm = 0.394 in. e
1 g = 0.035 oz
a
b
Available in medium and high power factor.
c
Dependent on medium or high power factor specifications.


2700 82 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) none 14.7 (5.8) NS center NS
2700, 4100 NS 8000 NA NS NS none 14.0 (5.5) NS center NS
NS NS 10,000 NA NS NS none 14.0 (5.5) NS center NS
NS NS 8000 NA NS NS none 17.0 (6.7) NS center NS
2700 NS 8000 NA NS NS none 14.7 (5.8) NS center NS
27 0 0 , 4 1 0 0 NS 8000 NA NS NS none 14.0 (5.5) NS center NS
2700, 4100 NS 8000 NA NS NS sensor 14.0 (5.5) NS center NS

Table 2 (continued). Manufacturer-Supplied Data: Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products
Initial Mean
Active Light Light
Feit ECO Bulb BPESL322SN triple tube electronic 22 NS NS instant 1250 NS
Electric ECO Bulb BPESL324 triple tube electronic 24 NS NS instant 1375 NS
ECO Bulb ESL13C decorative electronic 13 NSb NSc instant 580 NS
b
ECO Bulb ESL15 coiled tube electronic 15 NS NSc instant 807 NS
ECO Bulb ESL15C capsule electronic 15 NSb NSc instant 807 NS
ECO Bulb ESL15G globe electronic 15 NSb NSc instant 807 NS
b
ECO Bulb ESL16 circular electronic 16 NS NSc instant 950 NS
ECO Bulb ESL20C capsule electronic 20 NS NS instant 1200 NS
ECO Bulb ESL20G globe electronic 20 NS NS instant 1200 NS
ECO Bulb ESL25PAR38 reflector electronic 25 NS NS instant 1500 NS
ECO Bulb ESL315 coiled tube electronic 15 NSb NSc instant 807 NS
ECO Bulb ESL320 coiled tube electronic 20 NSb NSc instant 1094 NS
b c
ECO Bulb ESL325 coiled tube electronic 25 NS NS instant 1387 NS
GE
Biax Lamps FLE15TBX/HPF/SPX27/SW triple tube electronic 15 0.95 <32 NS 825 700
Lighting
Biax Lamps FLE15TBX/SPX27 triple tube electronic 15 <0.60 170 NS 900 765
Biax Lamps FLE28QBX/SPX27 four-tube electronic 28 <0.60 170 NS 1750 1485
Biax Reflectors FLE15TBX/L/R30 triple tube electronic 15 <0.60 170 NS 515 440
Biax Reflectors FLE20TBX/HPF/RFL/SW triple tube electronic 20 0.90 <32 NS 800 680
Biax Reflectors FLE20TBX/L/R40 triple tube electronic 20 <0.60 170 NS 885 750
Bullet FLB17 capsule magnetic 17 <0.50 <32 NS 700 595
Bullet FLE15TBX/S/T19 capsule electronic 15 <0.60 170 NS 775 720
Genurad EL23/R25/27 reflector electronic 23 0.55 130 NS 1100 880
Genurad EL23/R25/30 reflector electronic 23 0.55 130 NS 1100 880
Globe FLE15TBX/L/G29 globe electronic 15 <0.60 170 NS 650 550
Globe FLG15E globe electronic 15 0.50 <150 NS 850 720
Globe FLG17 globe magnetic 17 0.50 <32 NS 700 650
NA = Not Applicable
NS = Not Supplied
°F = ( 9/5 )°C+32
1 cm = 0.394 in.
1 g = 0.035 oz
a
b
c
d
The electrodeless CFL product uses a different starting technology than other CFL
products. However, the manufacturer treats it as a CFL product.
e

27 0 0 , 4 1 0 0 NS 8000 NA NS NS sensor 15.0 (5.9) NS center NS
27 0 0 , 4 1 0 0 NS 10,000 NA NS NS none 14.0 (5.5) NS center NS
2700, 4100 NS 10,000 NA NS NS none 16.3 (6.4) NS center NS
locking
2700 82 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) 15.2 (6.0) 142.9 (5.0) center NS
device
locking
2700 82 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) 13.2 (5.2) 142.9 (5.0) center NS
device
locking
2700 82 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) 16.8 (6.6) 142.9 (5.0) center NS
device
locking
2700 82 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) 14.7 (5.8) 142.9 (5.0) center NS
device
locking
2700 82 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) 17.0 (6.7) 142.9 (5.0) center NS
device
locking
2700 82 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) 17.5 (6.9) 142.9 (5.0) center NS
device
locking
2700 82 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) 16.0 (6.3) 142.9 (5.0) center NS
device
2700 82 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) color lens 14.2 (5.6) NS center NS
2700 82 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) reflector 15.7 (6.2) NS center NS
2700 82 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) color lens 16.0 (6.3) NS center NS
2800 82 9000 NA NS 0 (32) none 17.0 (6.7) NS center NS
2700 82 15,000 NA NS 0 (32) none 12.4 (4.9) NS center NS
3000 82 15,000 NA NS 0 (32) none 12.4 (4.9) NS center NS
2700 82 10,000 NA NS -18 (0) none 13.0 (5.1) NS center NS
2800 82 9000 NA NS 0 (32) none 18.8 (7.4) NS center NS

Initial Mean
Active Light Light
Lights of America Deco Bulb 2001 decorative electronic 13 NS NS preheat 720e NS
Mega Lite 2332 triple tube electronic 34 NS NS preheat 2050e NS
e
Mega Lite 2342 triple tube electronic 45 NS NS preheat 3000 NS
The Bulb 2000 A-line electronic 13 NS NS preheat 720e NS
e
Tri-Lite 2315 triple tube electronic 15 NS NS preheat 840 NS
Tri-Lite 2320 triple tube electronic 20 NS NS preheat 1150e NS
e
Tri-Lite 2325 triple tube electronic 25 NS NS preheat 1380 NS
e
Twister Bulb 2415 coiled tube electronic 15 NS NS preheat 860 NS
Twister Bulb 2420 coiled tube electronic 20 NS NS preheat 1200e NS
e
Twister Bulb 2425 coiled tube electronic 25 NS NS preheat 1500 NS
Link USA Link USA SLKG100 coiled tube electronic 23 0.65 30 instant 1380 NS
Litetronics Spiral-Lite F15 SPL (L-315) coiled tube electronic 15 NS NS NS 900 NS
Spiral-Lite F20 SPL (L-320) coiled tube electronic 20 NS NS NS 1200 NS
Spiral-Lite F23 SPL (L-323) coiled tube electronic 23 NS NS NS 1440 NS
MaxLite Downlights SK320EBH coiled tube electronic 20 0.97 <15 instant 1200 NS
Downlights SK320EBHLN coiled tube electronic 20 0.97 <15 instant 1200 NS
Downlights SK323EBH coiled tube electronic 23 0.97 <15 instant 1500 NS
Downlights SKM315EB coiled tube electronic 15 0.60 >100 instant 900 NS
Magnetic
SK217MC coiled tube magnetic 17 0.60 <15 rapid 700 NS
Capsule
Magnetic CFL SK217MA coiled tube magnetic 17 0.60 <15 rapid 780 NS
Mini-Max SKM315EA coiled tube electronic 15 0.60 >100 instant 900 720
Mini-Max SKM315EAH coiled tube electronic 15 0.97 <15 instant 900 720
SpiraMax SKS20EA coiled tube electronic 20 0.60 >100 instant 1250 NS
Tri-Max SKT320EAH triple tube electronic 20 0.97 <15 instant 1200 NS
Tri-Max SKT323EAH triple tube electronic 23 0.97 <15 instant 1500 NS
Mitor Powerlum MTH15 triple tube electronic 15 >0.90 <25 instant 900 792
Powerlum MTH20 triple tube electronic 20 >0.90 <25 instant 1200 1056
Powerlum MTH23 triple tube electronic 23 >0.90 <25 instant 1500 1230
dimmable
Powerlum MTL15 triple tube 15 0.55 >110 instant 900 792
electronic
dimmable
electronic
dimmable
electronic
d
NA = Not Applicable The electrodeless CFL product uses a different
NS = Not Supplied starting technology than other CFL products.
°F = ( 9/5 )°C+32 However, the manufacturer treats it as a CFL
product.
1 cm = 0.394 in. e
1 g = 0.035 oz
a
b
c

2700 84 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) NS 16.0 (6.3) NS center 9.99
2700 84 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) NS 17.0 (6.7) NS center 17.99
2700 84 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) NS 17.5 (6.9) NS center 17.99
2700 84 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) NS 14.7 (5.8) NS center 9.99
2700 84 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) NS 12.7 (5.0) NS center 9.99
2700 84 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) NS 14.0 (5.5) NS center 9.99
2700 84 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) NS 16.3 (6.4) NS center 9.99
2700 84 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) NS 11.9 (4.7) NS center 12.99
2700 84 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) NS 13.2 (5.2) NS center 12.99
2700 84 10,000 NA NS -23 (-9) NS 15.0 (5.9) NS center 12.99
NS 82 10,000 NA NS NS none 14.0 (5.5) 185.7 (6.5) NS 18.00
2700 85 10,000 NA NS NS none 13.0 (5.1) NS center NS
2800, 6000 84 10,000 NA 71 (160) -18 (0) reflector, lenses 17.5 (6.9) 251.4 (8.8) center NS
2800 84 10,000 NA 71 (160) -18 (0) long neck, reflector 18.5 (7.3) 251.4 (8.8) center NS
2800 84 10,000 NA 71 (160) -18 (0) reflector, lenses 18.5 (7.3) 251.4 (8.8) center NS
2800, 6000 84 10,000 NA 71 (160) -18 (0) reflector, lenses 15.2 (6.0) 182.9 (6.4) center NS
2800, 6000 84 7500 NA 40 (104) 0 (32) frosted capsule cover 19.6 (7.7) 471.4 (16.5) center NS
2800, 6000 84 7500 NA 40 (104) 0 (32) clear lamp cover 15.7 (6.2) 434.3 (15.2) center NS
2800, 6000 84 10,000 NA 71 (160) -18 (0) none 14.7 (5.8) 137.1 (4.8) center NS
2800 84 10,000 NA 71 (160) -18 (0) none 14.7 (5.8) 137.1 (4.8) center NS
2800, 6000 84 10,000 NA 71 (160) -18 (0) none 13.0 (5.1) 120.0 (4.2) center NS
2800, 6000 84 10,000 NA 71 (160) -18 (0) none 16.3 (6.4) 145.7 (5.1) center NS
2800 84 10,000 NA 71 (160) -18 (0) none 19.6 (7.7) 137.1 (4.8) center NS
2700, 3500,
82 10,000 NA 60 (140) -40 (-40) none 14.5 (5.7) 114.3 (4.0) center 17.95
4100, 6500
2700, 3500,
82 10,000 NA 60 (140) -40 (-40) none 15.2 (6.0) 114.3 (4.0) center 18.95
4100, 6500
2700, 3500,
82 10,000 NA 60 (140) -40 (-40) none 17.3 (6.8) 114.3 (4.0) center 19.95
4100, 6500
2700, 3500,
82 10,000 NA 60 (140) -40 (-40) photocell 14.5 (5.7) 114.3 (4.0) center 15.95
4100, 6500
2700, 3500,
82 10,000 NA 60 (140) -40 (-40) none 15.2 (6.0) 114.3 (4.0) center 15.95
4100, 6500
2700, 3500,
82 10,000 NA 60 (140) -40 (-40) none 17.3 (6.8) 114.3 (4.0) center 17.95
4100, 6500

Initial Mean
Active Light Light
OSRAM DULUX EL CF13EL/830/MED quad electronic 13 0.60 160 instant 550 500
SYLVANIA DULUX EL CF15EL/830/MED triple tube electronic 15 0.60 160 instant 925 830
DULUX EL CF15EL/G30/830/MED globe electronic 15 0.60 160 instant 725 650
DULUX EL CF15EL/R30/830/MED reflector electronic 15 0.60 160 instant 600 540
DULUX EL CF20EL/830/MED triple tube electronic 20 0.60 160 instant 1280 1150
DULUX EL CF20EL/G40/830/MED globe electronic 20 0.60 160 instant 1000 900
DULUX EL CF20EL/R40/830/MED reflector electronic 20 0.60 160 instant 875 790
DULUX EL CF23EL/830/MED triple tube electronic 23 0.60 160 instant 1580 1420
DULUX EL CFL17EL/830/MED quad electronic 17 0.60 160 instant 950 860
Panasonic Light Capsule EFG15E28 capsule electronic 15 NS NS instant 850 NS
Light Capsule EFG15E50 capsule electronic 15 NS NS instant 810 NS
Light Capsule EFT15E28 capsule electronic 15 NS NS instant 850 NS
Light Capsule EFT15E28.UHD capsule electronic 15 <0.90 <25 instant 810 NS
Light Capsule EFT20E28.UHD capsule electronic 20 <0.90 <25 instant 1100 NS
Performance
EFS15E27 quad electronic 15 NS NS instant 900 NS
Collection
Performance
EFS20E27 quad electronic 20 NS NS instant 1200 NS
Collection
Reflector Light
EFG15E28R capsule electronic 15 NS NS instant 550 NS
Capsule
Earth Light Bug-A-
Philips 28778-9 capsule electronic 15 0.55– 0.62 NS NS 750 635
Way EL/O 15 BAW
Earth Light Decor
26166-9 globe electronic 15 0.55– 0.62 NS NS 750 635
Globe SLS/G30 15
Earth Light Decor
26164-4 globe electronic 15 0.55– 0.62 NS NS 750 635
Globe SLS/G40 15
Earth Light dimmable
27115-5 triple tube 23 0.50– 0.70 NS NS 1500 1275
Dimmable SLS/D 23 electronic
Earth Light Flood
22035-0 triple tube electronic 15 0.55– 0.62 NS NS 500 425
SLS/R30 15
Earth Light Flood
SLS/R30 20
Earth Light Flood
SLS/R40 15
c
NA = Not Applicable Dependent on medium or high power factor
NS = Not Supplied specifications.
d
°F = ( 9/5 )°C+32 The electrodeless CFL product uses a different
1 cm = 0.394 in. starting technology than other CFL products.
However, the manufacturer treats it as a CFL
1 g = 0.035 oz
a product.
Rapid-start includes programmed and modified rapid-start. e
b

(K) CR I (h) (h) [° C (° F)] [° C (° F)] Available [cm (in.)] [g (oz)] Position ($US)
30 0 0 82 6000 NA 50 (122) -30 (-22) none 14.2 (5.6) 97.1 (3.4) center 10.50
3000 82 10,000 NA 38 (100) -30 (-22) none 14.2 (5.6) 42.9 (1.5) center 12.99
30 0 0 82 10,000 NA 38 (100) -30 (-22) none 16.5 (6.5) NS center 19.95
3000 82 10,000 NA 38 (100) -30 (-22) none 14.7 (5.8) NS center 19.95
30 0 0 82 10,000 NA 38 (100) -30 (-22) none 16.0 (6.3) 42.9 (1.5) center 12.99
3000 82 10,000 NA 38 (100) -30 (-22) none 18.5 (7.3) NS center 19.95
30 0 0 82 10,000 NA 38 (100) -30 (-22) none 16.0 (6.3) NS center 19.99
3000 82 10,000 NA 38 (100) -30 (-22) none 17.3 (6.8) 42.9 (1.5) center 12.99
30 0 0 82 6000 NA 50 (122) -30 (-22) none 18.5 (7.3) 117.1 (4.1) center 10.50
2800 84 10,000 NA 50 (122) -30 (-22) reflector, locking device 13.0 (5.1) 160.0 (5.6) center NS
50 0 0 88 10,000 NA 50 (122) -30 (-22) reflector, locking device 13.0 (5.1) 160.0 (5.6) center NS
28 0 0 84 10,000 NA 50 (122) -30 (-22) reflector, locking device 13.5 (5.3) 131.4 (4.6 center NS
2700 84 10,000 NA 50 (122) -30 (-22) reflector 15.2 (6.0) 82.9 (2.9) center NS
27 0 0 84 10,000 NA 50 (122) -30 (-22) none 17.3 (6.8) 100.0 (3.5) center NS
2800 84 10,000 NA 50 (122) -30 (-22) locking device 13.7 (5.4) 131.4 (4.6) center NS
NA NA 10,000 NA 60 (140) -23 (-9) none 13.7 (5.4) NS center NS
2700 82 10,000 NA 60 (140) -23 (-9) none 14.5 (5.7) NS center NS
27 0 0 82 10,000 NA 60 (140) -23 (-9) none 17.0 (6.7) NS center NS
2700 82 10,000 NA 60 (140) 0 (32) none 16.8 (6.6) NS center NS
27 0 0 82 8000 NA 60 (140) -23 (-9) reflector 15.2 (6.0) NS center NS
2700 82 8000 NA 60 (140) -23 (-9) reflector 15.2 (6.0) NS center NS
27 0 0 82 8000 NA 60 (140) -23 (-9) reflector 16.8 (6.6) NS center NS

Initial Mean
Active Light Light
Catalog Lamp Ballast Power Power THD Starting Output Output
Manufacturer Trade Name Number Envelope Type (W) Factor (%) Methoda (lm) (lm)
Earth Light Flood
Philips 22039-2 triple tube electronic 20 0.55-0.62 NS NS 825 700
SLS/R40 20
Earth Light Outdoor
28774-8 capsule electronic 15 0.55-0.62 NS NS 800 680
EL/O 15
Earth Light Outdoor
28775-5 capsule electronic 18 0.55-0.62 NS NS 1100 935
EL/O 18
Earth Light Table Lamp
28772-2 triple tube electronic 15 0.55-0.62 NS NS 900 765
EL/T 15
Earth Light Table Lamp
EL/T 18
Earth Light Universal
SLS 15
SLS 20
SLS 23
SLS 25
Earth Light Universal/RH
22324-8 triple tube electronic 16 >0.90 ≤ 32 NS 900 765
SLS/RH 16
SLS/RH 20
SLS/RH 23
ProLight Twister ET15 coiled tube electronic 15 NS NS NS 800 NS
Twister ET18 coiled tube electronic 18 NS NS NS 1100 NS
Twister ET23 coiled tube electronic 23 NS NS NS 1350 NS
Twister R32/ET15 coiled tube electronic 15 NS NS NS 580 NS
NA = Not Applicable
NS = Not Supplied
°F = ( 9/5 )°C+32
1 cm = 0.394 in.
1 g = 0.035 oz
a
b
c
d
The electrodeless CFL product uses a different starting technology than other CFL
products. However, the manufacturer treats it as a CFL product.
e

2700 82 8000 NA 60 (140) -23 (-9) reflector 16.8 (6.6) NS center NS
2700 82 7000 NA 38 (100) 0 (32) none 14.2 (5.6) NS center NS
2700 82 7000 NA 38 (100) 0 (32) none 16.0 (6.3) NS center NS
2700 85 10,000 NA NS NS reflector 14.0 (5.5) NS center NS

Table 3. NLPIP Evaluations: Comparison of CFL and Equivalent Incandescent Light Output
Incandescent
Initial
Claimed Light
Lamp Equivalent Outputa
Manufacturer Catalog Number Envelope (W) (lm)
Lights of America 2633 (low) circular 50 800
GE Lighting FLE15TBX/SPX27 triple tube
FLE15TBX/HPF/SPX27 triple tube
OSRAM SYLVANIA CF15EL/830/MED triple tube

60 750
Panasonic EFT15E28 capsule
Philips SL/T 16c triple tube

c
SL/O 17 triple tube
Litetronics L-315 coiled tube
Philips SL/O 18c triple tube
OSRAM SYLVANIA CF20EL/830/MED triple tube

75 1310
Philips SL/T 20c triple tube
GE Lighting FEA222D/HPF/SWc square
Lights of America 2620 circular

c
GE Lighting FLE23TBX/SPX27 triple tube 90 1320
Panasonic EFG25E28 globe
Litetronics L-320 coiled tube
Lights of America 2633 (medium) circular

100 1505
GE Lighting FLE28QBX/SPX27 four-tube
Lights of America 2630 circular
2633 (high) circular 150 2615

c
GE Lighting FEA392D/HPF/SW square
a
Initial light output averaged from incandescent lamp information in GE Lighting, Philips, and OSRAM SYLVANIA catalogs.
b
c
Manufacturer-supplied data does not include these products because they were discontinued; information obtained from lamp packaging.

CFL Products
Manufacturer-Supplied Base-Up Position Base-Down Position
Ratio of Ratio of
Initial Initial
Initial Measured Initial Measured
Active Initial Measured Light Output Measured Light Output
Power Light Output Light Output to Initial Light Output to Initial
(W) (lm) (lm) Light Output (lm) Light Output
13 800b 844 1.06 861 1.08
15 900 839 0.93 829 0.92
15 825 802 0.97 777 0.94
15 925 922 1.00 932 1.01
15 850 782 0.92 758 0.89
16 900 936 1.04 947 1.05
17 870 868 1.00 892 1.03
15 900 864 0.96 649 0.72
18 1100 1102 1.00 1071 0.97
20 1280 1060 0.83 1013 0.79
20 1200 1063 0.89 1039 0.87
20 1200 1257 1.05 1271 1.06
22 1300 1108 0.85 1115 0.86

b
20 1150 1228 1.07 1231 1.07
24 1520 1434 0.94 1106 0.73
25 1370 1073 0.78 1087 0.79
20 1200 1283 1.07 1028 0.86

b
23 1600 1500 0.94 1520 0.95
28 1750 1676 0.96 1486 0.85
28 1750 1451 0.83 1303 0.74
30 2100b 1892 0.90 1874 0.89

b
34 2100 2232 1.06 2245 1.07
39 2780 2316 0.83 2323 0.84

Table 4. NLPIP Evaluations of Modular Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products
Manufacturer-Supplied
Performance Data
Base-Up
Position
Initial
Active Light
Ballast Power Power THD Output
Manufacturer Trade Name Catalog Number Type (W) Factor (%) (lm)
GE Lighting 2D Lamp FEA222D/HPF/SWa electronic 22 NS NS 1300

a
2D Lamp FEA392D/HPF/SW electronic 39 NS NS 2780
a
Circlite FCA21/CD magnetic 21 NS NS 1200
Circlite FCA24/WW/CDa magnetic 24 NS NS 1100
Lights of America Circle Lite 2620 electronic 20 NS NS 1150b
Circle Lite 2630 electronic 30 NS NS 2100b
Multi Lite 2633 (low) electronic 13 NS NS 800b
Multi Lite 2633 (medium) electronic 23 NS NS 1600b
Multi Lite 2633 (high) electronic 34 NS NS 2100b
Electronic
MaxLite SK122ER electronic 22 0.60 >100 1600
Circline
Electronic
SK130ER electronic 30 0.60 >100 2000
Circline
NS = Not Supplied
a
b

NLPIP
Test Results
Base-Up Base-Down
Position Position
Initial Initial
Active Light Active Light
Power Power THD Output Power Power THD Output Position
(W) Factor (%) (lm) (W) Factor (%) (lm) Factor
19.6 0.97 16 1108 19.8 0.97 18 1115 1.01
30.9 0.97 19 2316 31.1 0.97 19 2323 1.00
19.7 0.50 15 1106 19.7 0.51 15 1114 1.01
20.9 0.54 13 1142 20.8 0.55 12 1146 1.00
18.9 0.49 169 1228 19.1 0.49 169 1231 1.00
27.5 0.53 150 1892 27.6 0.53 150 1874 0.99
11.6 0.49 168 844 11.7 0.49 167 861 1.02
21.0 0.50 164 1500 21.2 0.50 16 4 1520 1.01
33.0 0.54 141 2232 32.8 0.54 141 2245 1.01
21.8 0.97 20 1546 21.3 0.97 20 1523 0.99
28.5 0.92 35 1613 28.8 0.92 36 1613 1.00

Table 5. NLPIP Evaluations of Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products
Manufacturer-Supplied
Performance Data
Base-Up
Position
Active Initial Light

Ballast Power Power THD Output
Manufacturer Trade Name Catalog Number Type (W) Factor (%) (lm)
GE Lighting Biax Lamps FLE15TBX/HPF/SPX27/SW electronic 15 0.95 <32 825
Biax Lamps FLE15TBX/SPX27 electronic 15 <0.60 170 900
Biax Lamps FLE23TBX/SPX27a electronic 23 NS NS 1520
Biax Lamps FLE28QBX/SPX27 electronic 28 <0.60 170 1750
Link USA Link USA SLKG100 electronic 23 0.65 30 1380
Litetronics Spiral-Lite F15 SPL (L-315) electronic 15 NS NS 900
Spiral-Lite F20 SPL (L-320) electronic 20 NS NS 1200
MaxLite Mini-Max SKM315EAH electronic 15 0.97 <15 900
OSRAM SYLVANIA DULUX EL CF15EL/830/MED electronic 15 0.60 160 925
DULUX EL CF20EL/830/MED electronic 20 0.60 160 1280
Panasonic Light Capsule EFG25E28 electronic 25 NS NS 1370
Light Capsule EFT15E28 electronic 15 NS NS 850
Philips Earth Light SL/G 17a magnetic 17 NS NS 600

a
Earth Light SL/O 17 electronic 17 NS NS 870
a
Earth Light SL/O 18 electronic 18 NS NS 1100
a
Earth Light SL/T 16 electronic 16 NS NS 900
Earth Light SL/T 20a electronic 20 NS NS 1200
NS = Not Supplied
a

NLPIP
Test Results
Base-Up Base-Down
Position Position
Initial Initial
Active Light Active Light
Power Power THD Output Power Power THD Output Position
(W) Factor (%) (lm) (W) Factor (%) (lm) Factor
15.1 0.97 24 802 15.2 0.97 23 777 0.97
14.3 0.4 7 180 839 14.5 0.47 179 829 0.99
22.7 0.57 122 1434 18.7 0.55 132 1106 0.77
25.9 0.5 2 153 1676 23.0 0.51 159 1486 0.89
19.5 0.57 129 987 18.6 0.56 132 897 0.91
16.9 0 .5 8 129 864 15.7 0.57 132 649 0.75
20.9 0.60 114 1283 19.6 0.60 116 1028 0.80
13.9 0 .5 3 150 750 13.7 0.53 151 733 0.98
15.3 0.51 161 922 15.2 0.51 161 932 1.01
19.6 0 .5 3 149 1060 18.8 0.53 151 1013 0.96
25.1 0.56 140 1073 24.5 0.56 141 1087 1.01
15.0 0.57 133 782 15.2 0.57 132 758 0.97
19.7 0.60 121 1063 19.7 0.60 120 1039 0.98
28.8 0.5 6 142 1451 27.9 0.56 144 1303 0.90
16.9 0.57 14 564 17.1 0.57 13 583 1.03
17.7 0 .5 8 131 868 17.7 0.58 131 892 1.03
18.8 0.59 117 1102 18.7 0.59 116 1071 0.97
17.3 0 .5 8 128 936 17.6 0.58 127 947 1.01
21.4 0.60 118 1257 21.4 0.60 118 1271 1.01

Table 6. Long-Term Performance Testing
Electrical
Characteristics
Lamp
Active Operating
Lamp Ballast Powera Current
Manufacturer Trade Name Catalog Number Envelope Type (W) (mA) CCF
GE Lighting Biax Lampsd FLE15TBX/HPF/SPX27/SW triple tube electronic 15 160 1.51
Biax Lamps FLE20TBX/HPF/SPX27/SW triple tube electronic 20 171 1.46
Lights of America Circle Lited 2620 circular electronic 20 553 1.58
Quad Lite 2118 quad electronic 18 275 1.66
MaxLite Mini-Max SK217MA coiled tube magnetic 17 284 1.59
d
Mini-Max SKM315EAH coiled tube electronic 15 160 1.54
OSRAM SYLVANIA DULUX EL CF15EL/827/MED/HPF triple tube electronic 15 193 2.14
DULUX EL CF23EL/827/MED/HPF triple tube electronic 23 177 1.92
Panasonic Light Capsule EFT16LE capsule electronic 16 363 1.52
Philips Earth Light SLS15/RH triple tube electronic 15 168 1.60
Earth Lightd SL/O17 capsule electronic 17 223 1.62
NA = Not Applicable
NM = Not Measured
a
Information obtained from lamp packaging.
b
Total number of operating (on) hours for this cycle between 6/11/96 and 12/31/98.
c
Rated life is based on an operating cycle of 3 h on, 20 min off.
d
These products were also tested by NLPIP and are reported in Tables 4 and 5.
e
Median lamp life cannot be determined until half the samples have failed. These products, therefore, have a median lamp life exceeding the
total operating hours for this cycle. Number in parentheses indicates the number of lamps that have failed as of December 31, 1998.
Table 7. Manufacturer Contact Information
Company Customer Service # Web Site
Angelo Brothers Company (ABCO) 800-999-ABCO www.angelobrothers.com
Enertron Technologies, Inc. 800-537-7649 www.enertron.com
Feit Electric 800-543-3348 www.feit.com
GE Lighting 800-626-2000 www.ge.com/lighting
Lights of America, Inc. 800-321-8100 www.lightsofamerica.com
Link USA International, Inc. 212-719-1930 www.linkusa.bola.net
Litetronics International, Inc. 708-389-8000 www.litetronics.com
Lumatech Corporation 800-932-0637 www.lumatech.com
MaxLite, a Division of SK America, Inc. 800-555-5MAX www.light-link.com/maxlite
Mitor Lighting 800-743-9148 www.mitor.com
OSRAM SYLVANIA 800-544-4828 www.sylvania.com
Panasonic Lighting 201-348-5381 www.panasonic.com/lighting
Philips Electronics N.V. 800-555-0500 www.lighting.philips.com
ProLight, Inc. 800-968-2556 www.prolight.com

Median Lamp Life in Hours
Starting Operating
Characteristics Cycles
Electrode
Starting Preheat Starting 5 min on 5 min on 15 min on 1 h on 3 h on 3 h on Rated
Starting Time Current Voltage 20 s off 5 min off 5 min off 5 min off 5 min off 20 min off Lifec
Method (s) (mA) (V) (20,598)b (10,998)b (16,481)b (70,291)b (21,414)b (19,821)b (h)
preheat 1.06 232 212 7278 (0)e (0)e (0)e (1)e (0)e 10,000
e
preheat 1.08 217 235 751 6668 3253 13,559 17,799 (0) 10,000
instant 0.08 NA 230 1632 1158 1401 3181 4025 3965 12,000
preheat 0.50 725 165 1914 859 1797 4269 5073 5397 12,000
preheat 1.70 NM 106 1817 1236 2557 5628 7364 6341 7500
e
preheat 0.98 323 173 667 1950 5390 12,217 12,134 (0) 10,000
preheat 1.10 229 178 582 (1)e (0)e (1)e (2)e (2)e 10,000
e
preheat 0.90 265 198 12,054 (3) 14,950 19,887 10,356 17,723 10,000
instant 0.08 NA 113 1258 533 2753 6704 9618 10,212 10,000
preheat 1.00 266 162 286 10,157 12,577 12,962 11,103 11,966 10,000
preheat 0.88 372 115 8893 4265 12,868 13,436 19,005 16,350 10,000

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Lamp Products
Introduction This supplement to Specifier Reports: Screwbase Compact Fluorescent Lamp Prod-
ucts contains information about nine modular and self-ballasted screwbase com-
pact fluorescent lamp (CFL) products from six manufacturers that were tested
subsequent to the group of CFLs reported in the original study. This supple-
ment was created to provide additional information of new products on the
NLPIP searchable online database, located at:
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/nlpip/screwbase.asp.
Performance Evaluations NLPIP is reporting test data for the CFLs listed below. Manufacturer-supplied
data for these products, and NLPIP-measured data appear in the NLPIP search-
able database. All the CFL products tested here were added to the online data-
base on October 20, 1999.
Manufacturer Model Name Model Number

FEIT ECO Bulb MLPL13
GE Lighting Circlite FCA21/CD
Lights of America Twister Bulb 2420
Maxlite Mini-Max SKM315EA (CCT 2800)
OSRAM SYLVANIA DULUX EL CF17EL/830/MED
OSRAM SYLVANIA DULUX EL CF23EL/830/MED
Philips Earth Light Universal SLS 20
Evaluation Methods
Program Sponsors
The testing procedure in this supplement differs slightly from the testing
Energy Center of Wisconsin method in the original report. Three samples of each CFL product were tested
Iowa Energy Center here: in the initial study, one sample of each CFL was tested. The products were
New York State Energy Research purchased at retail stores in eastern New York State. The stores, which were
and Development Authority scattered over a wide geographic area, had the products readily available. NLPIP
Northwest Energy Efficiency purchased two samples of each CFL from one retailer and the third sample of
Alliance each CFL from a different store in a different geographic area.
United States Department of Energy NLPIP directed the product testing from September to October 1997.
United States Environmental Intertek Testing Services (ITS) in Cortland, New York, an independent testing
Protection Agency organization dedicated to commodity products, performed the tests. ITS fol-
United States General Services lowed all testing procedures and conducted all the tests described in Specifier
Administration Reports: Screwbase Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products.
Screwbase Compact
Fluorescent Lamp
Products
Volume 7 Number 1 Supplement 1
October 1999 (revised July 2005)
Principal Investigator: National Lighting Product Information Program Publications

Conan P. O’Rourke
Guides
Program Director: Guide to Fluorescent Lamp-Ballast Compatibility, 1996
Rick Cobello Guide to Specifying High-Frequency Electronic Ballasts, 1996
Technical Editor: Guide to Selecting Frequently Switched T8 Fluorescent Lamp-Ballast Systems, 1998
Alma Taylor Specifier Reports
Power Reducers, 1992; Specular Reflectors, 1992; Cathode-Disconnect Ballasts, 1993; Exit
Signs, 1994; Reflector Lamps, 1994; CFL Downlights, 1995; HID Accent Lighting Systems,
1996; Occupancy Sensors, 1998; Photosensors, 1998; Lighting Circuit Power Reducers, 1998;
Screwbase Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products, 1999; Energy-Efficient Ceiling-Mounted
Residential Luminaires, 1999; Dimming Electronic Ballasts, 1999
Specifier Reports Supplements
Exit Signs, 1995, 1998
Lighting Answers
T8 Fluorescent Lamps, 1993; Multilayer Polarizer Panels, 1993; Task Lighting for Offices, 1994;
Dimming Systems for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps, 1994; Electromagnetic Interference Involving
Fluorescent Lighting Systems, 1995; Power Quality, 1995; Thermal Effects in 2’ x 4’ Fluorescent
Lighting Systems, 1995; T10 and T9 Fluorescent Lamps, 1995; T5FT Lamps and Ballasts, 1996;
Controlling Lighting with Building Automation Systems, 1997
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any other medium without express written permission of the publisher. Making copies of all or part of this publication for any purpose other
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information cannot be regarded as a representation that the products are or are not safe to use in any specific situation, or that the particular
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Lamp Products
ucts contains information about 22 modular and self-ballasted screwbase com-
pact fluorescent lamp (CFL) products from 6 manufacturers that were tested
subsequent to the group of CFLs reported in the original study. This supple-
ment was created to provide additional information of new products on the
NLPIP searchable online database, located at:
base in June 2000.
Energy Efficient Technologies Mini Lite ETU15
Harmony Lighting International LightWiz 1100.842
Harmony Lighting International LightWiz 1100.843
JKRL USA ECO-GLO YER(SB)15P
Shunde Corso Electronics Co., Ltd. “A” Lamp CPOB
Sunpark Electronics Corp. Spiral SP 15S
Sunpark Electronics Corp. Spiral SP 15SL
Sunpark Electronics Corp. Spiral SP 23SL
Program Sponsors Technical Consumer Products, Inc. SpringLamp 10111
Energy Center of Wisconsin Technical Consumer Products, Inc. SpringLamp 10115
Iowa Energy Center Technical Consumer Products, Inc. SpringLamp 10118
New York State Energy Research Technical Consumer Products, Inc. SpringLamp 10123
and Development Authority
Technical Consumer Products, Inc. SpringLamp 18009
Northwest Energy Efficiency
Alliance Technical Consumer Products, Inc. SpringLamp 18011
United States Department of Energy Technical Consumer Products, Inc. SpringLamp 18015
United States Environmental Technical Consumer Products, Inc. SpringLamp 18018
Protection Agency
Technical Consumer Products, Inc. SpringLamp 18023
United States General Services
Administration Technical Consumer Products, Inc. SpringLamp 18026
Evaluation Methods
The testing procedure in this supplement differs slightly from the testing
method in the original report. Three samples of each CFL product were tested
here: in the initial study, one sample of each CFL was tested. The products were
purchased from online retail sources and, where necessary, directly from manu-
facturers.
NLPIP directed the product testing during April 2000. Intertek Testing
Services (ITS) in Cortland, New York, an independent testing organization
dedicated to commodity products, performed the tests. ITS followed all proce-
dures and conducted all the tests described in Specifier Reports: Screwbase Com-
pact Fluorescent Lamp Products.

Screwbase Compact
Fluorescent Lamp
Products
June 2000 (revised July 2005)

Conan P. O’Rourke
Guides
Rick Cobello Guide to Specifying High-Frequency Electronic Ballasts, 1996
Technical Editor: Guide to Selecting Frequently Switched T8 Fluorescent Lamp-Ballast Systems, 1998
Alma Taylor Specifier Reports
Residential Luminaires, 1999; Dimming Electronic Ballasts, 1999
Exit Signs, 1995, 1998
Lighting Answers
Controlling Lighting with Building Automation Systems, 1997
any other purposes.
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Lamp Products
ucts contains information about 11 self-ballasted screwbase compact fluorescent
lamp (CFL) products from six manufacturers that were tested subsequent to the
group of CFLs reported in the original study. This supplement was created to
provide additional information of new products on the NLPIP searchable
online database, located at:
base on May 1, 2001.
FEIT ECOBULB BPESL15G
FEIT ECOBULB BPESL15T
GE Lighting NS FEA382D/3WAY
GE Lighting Spiral FLE21HLX/8/SW
Lights of America The Bulb 2000
Lights of America The Twister Reflector 2935
Maxlite SpiraMax SKS23EA
OSRAM SYLVANIA DULUX EL CF15EL/ G30/ 830/MED
Philips EARTH LIGHT Household EL/A 16W
Philips MARATHON EL/O 18W
Philips EARTH LIGHT Dimmable SLS/D 23W
NS = not supplied
Program Sponsors
Energy Center of Wisconsin Evaluation Methods
Iowa Energy Center
New York State Energy Research
The testing procedure in this supplement differs from the testing method in the
and Development Authority original report. The product samples tested were procured from retail locations
Northwest Energy Efficiency
throughout the U.S. in December 2000. Three samples of the CFL products
Alliance were purchased and tested. In the initial study, one sample of each CFL was
tested.
United States Department of Energy
Testing occurred from January to February 2001 in the NLPIP fluorescent
lamp testing laboratory in Troy, N.Y., which is accredited by the National Vol-
Protection Agency
untary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).
Administration
Screwbase Compact
Fluorescent Lamp
Products
May 2001 (revised July 2005)

Yutao Zhou
Guides
Conan O’Rourke Guide to Specifying High-Frequency Electronic Ballasts, 1996
Guide to Selecting Frequently Switched T8 Fluorescent Lamp-Ballast Systems, 1998
Specifier Reports
Residential Luminaires, 1999; Dimming Electronic Ballasts, 1999; Electronic Ballasts, 2000
Exit Signs, 1995, 1998; Energy-Efficient Ceiling-Mounted Residential Luminaires, 2000; HID
Accent Lighting Systems, 2000; Screwbase Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products, 1999, 2000
Lighting Answers
Controlling Lighting with Building Automation Systems, 1997; Alternatives to Halogen Torchieres,
2000
any other purposes.
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lamp (CFL) products from 12 manufacturers that were tested subsequent to the
base on December 1, 2001.
Angelo Bros-Westinghouse TWIST 37353
Commercial Electric NS 738-703
FEIT ECO Bulb BPESL13T
FEIT ECO Bulb BPESL25T
GE Lighting ULTRA FLE15TBX/L/LLCD
GE Lighting NS FLE20/6/T19/827
GE Lighting NS FLE20TBX/L/R40
GE Lighting ULTRA FLG15/E
Harmony Lighting International Lightwiz H20027
Harmony Lighting International Lightwiz H23327
MaxLite SpiraMax SKS15EA
OSRAM SYLVANIA DULUX EL CF20EL/Twist
Panasonic GenIV EFA14E28
Program Sponsors Philips MARATHON SLS 15
Energy Center of Wisconsin Sunpark Electronics Corp. NS SP 20SL
Iowa Energy Center Surya/PMI NS ET15
NS = not supplied
Northwest Energy Efficiency Evaluation Methods
Alliance
The testing procedure in this supplement differs from the method in the origi-
nal report. The product samples tested were procured from retail locations
United States Environmental throught the U.S. from August to September 2001. Three samples of the CFL
Protection Agency
products were purchased and tested.
United States General Services Testing occurred from August to November 2001 in the NLPIP fluorescent
Administration
lamp testing laboratory in Troy, NY, which is accredited by the National Vol-
Screwbase Compact
Fluorescent Lamp
Products
December 2001 (revised July 2005)

Yutao Zhou
Guides
Specifier Reports
Accent Lighting Systems, 2000; Screwbase Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products, 1999, 2000,
2001
Lighting Answers
2000
any other purposes.
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Lamp Products
FEIT ECOBULB BPESL11G
FEIT ECOBULB BPESL15R30
FEIT ECOBULB BPESL16A
FEIT ECOBULB BPESL30-100T
GE Lighting NS FLE27HLX/8/CD
GE Lighting NS FLE29QBX/DV/CD
GREENLITE NS ELR30
GREENLITE NS ELS-M 15W
Harmony Lighting Lightwiz H20027
Lights of America the Twister 2415
Lights of America the Twister 2425
MaxLite EconoMax SKE215EA
Program Sponsors
Philips MARATHON SLS/R30 15W
Iowa Energy Center
New York State Energy Research Philips MARATHON SLS/TW34W
and Development Authority Sunrise Lighting NS SSE15M
Northwest Energy Efficiency Surya/PMI NS ET15
Alliance
Verilux Sunshine in a Box CFS 15VLX
United States Environmental Westinghouse TWIST 37351
Protection Agency Westinghouse NS 37488
Administration NS = not supplied
Wisconsin Focus on Energy

Evaluation Methods
The testing procedure in this supplement differs from the test method in the
original report. The product samples were procured from retail locations
throughout the U.S. during July and August 2002. Five samples of the CFL
Testing occurred from August to November 2002 in the NLPIP fluorescent
lamp testing laboratory in Troy, NY, which is accredited by the National Vol-

Screwbase Compact
Fluorescent Lamp
Products
December 2002 (revised July 2005)

Yutao Zhou
Guides
Specifier Reports
2001
Lighting Answers
2000; T5 Fluorescent Systems, 2002; MR16 Lamps, 2002
any other purposes.
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Lamp Products
base on June 1, 2003.
COSTCO Technabright EDA-14
COSTCO Technabright EDXR-38-19
COSTCO Technabright EDXR-40-16
FEIT Ecobulb BPESL15R30
FEIT Conserv-Energy BPCE15R30
GE Lighting NS FLE11/2/R30/SW/CD
GE Lighting NS FLE15HLX/8/SW/CD
GE Lighting NS FLE9/2/G25/SW/CD
Home Depot Commercial Electric 368-875
Lights of America the Mini Twister 2414
Program Sponsors Lights of America NS 2920
California Energy Center MaxLite SpiraMax MLS25EA3
Energy Center of Wisconsin MaxLite SpiraMax MLS26EA
Iowa Energy Center OSRAM SYLVANIA Sylvania CF13EL/MINITWIST
New York State Energy Research Sunpark Electronics Corp. Sunpark SP 30SL
and Development Authority Sunrise Lighting NS SSE-24
Northwest Energy Efficiency Westinghouse NS 07201
Alliance Westinghouse NS 37354
NS = not supplied
Protection Agency
Administration
Evaluation Methods
throughout the U.S. from January to March 2003. Five samples of the CFL
Testing occurred from March to June 2003 in the NLPIP fluorescent lamp
testing laboratory in Troy, NY, which is accredited by the National Voluntary
Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).

Screwbase Compact
Fluorescent Lamp
Products
June 2003 (revised July 2005)

Yutao Zhou
Guides
Specifier Reports
2001
Lighting Answers
2000; T5 Fluorescent Systems, 2002; MR16 Lamps, 2002
any other purposes.
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Lamp Products
American Top Lighting Toplite TL3U25L
Feit Electric Conserv-Energy BPCE13T/8
Feit Electric EcoBulb BPESL18PAR38
GE Lighting GE Lighting FLE26HT3/2/SW
Greenlite Lighting Greenlite 15W/ELX
Greenlite Lighting Greenlite 20W/ELS-M
Greenlite Lighting Greenlite 23W/ELS/DIM
Harmony Lighting Lightwiz H15OG25
Harmony Lighting Lightwiz H15OR30
Lights of America Lights of America 2509
Program Sponsors Nedco International Save A Watt DEC3-U-25W
California Energy Center Osram Sylvania Sylvania DULUX EL CF15/EL/BR30/1/BL
Energy Center of Wisconsin Osram Sylvania Sylvania DULUX EL CF27EL/TWIST/1/BL
Iowa Energy Center Sunpark Electronics Sunpark SP-11SL
NS = not supplied
Alliance
United States Environmental throughout the U.S. from August to October 2003. Five samples of the CFL
Protection Agency
United States General Services Testing occurred from November to December 2003 in the NLPIP fluores-
Administration cent lamp testing laboratory in Troy, NY, which is accredited by the National
Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).
Volume 7 Number 1 Supplement 7 January 2004

Lamp Products
American Top Lighting Toplite TL3U25L
Feit Electric Conserv-Energy BPCE13T/8
Feit Electric EcoBulb BPESL18PAR38
GE Lighting GE Lighting FLE26HT3/2/SW
Greenlite Lighting Greenlite 15W/ELX
Greenlite Lighting Greenlite 20W/ELS-M
Greenlite Lighting Greenlite 23W/ELS/DIM
Harmony Lighting Lightwiz H15OG25
Harmony Lighting Lightwiz H15OR30
Program Sponsors Nedco International Save A Watt DEC3-U-25W
California Energy Center Osram Sylvania Sylvania DULUX EL CF15/EL/BR30/1/BL
Energy Center of Wisconsin Osram Sylvania Sylvania DULUX EL CF27EL/TWIST/1/BL
Iowa Energy Center Sunpark Electronics Sunpark SP-11SL
NS = not supplied
Alliance
United States Environmental throughout the U.S. from August to October 2003. Five samples of the CFL
Protection Agency
United States General Services Testing occurred from November to December 2003 in the NLPIP fluores-
Administration cent lamp testing laboratory in Troy, NY, which is accredited by the National
Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).
Screwbase Compact
Fluorescent Lamp
Products
January 2004 (revised July 2005)

Yutao Zhou
Guides
Specifier Reports
2001, 2002, 2003
Lighting Answers
2000; T5 Fluorescent Systems, 2002; MR16 Lamps, 2002; Light Pollution, 2003; LED Lighting
Systems, 2003; Adaptable Ballasts, 2003
any other purposes.
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Lamp Products
Results of Long-Term Performance Testing
Introduction This publication is the eighth supplement to Specifier Reports: Screwbase Com-
pact Fluorescent Lamp Products, 1999. This supplement differs from the previous
supplements in that it describes the results of both a long-term performance test
and a life test of screwbase compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) products. This
study was conducted to better understand how long-term CFL performance is
affected by operating at different positions and by operating within a luminaire.
The tables presented here contain information gathered from manufacturers
and the results of testing conducted by NLPIP.
Performance Evaluations Manufacturer-Supplied Data: CFL Products Tested
Table 1 lists the five CFL products evaluated and their manufacturer-supplied
performance data and contact information. That information was obtained
from the packaging, from manufacturer-supplied data published previously in
Table 2 of Specifier Reports: Screwbase Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products, and
from the manufacturers’ web sites and catalogs.
When products were selected, they all had manufacturer-rated lives of 10,000
hours (h), so testing at 100, 3500 and 7000 h corresponded to equivalent points
in the rated lives of each product. However, between the testing at 3500 h and
7000 h, NLPIP discovered that the OSRAM SYLVANIA product (CFL20EL/
830/MED/6) had been re-rated by the manufacturer to a life of 6000 h. While
the testing at 3500 h and 7000 h corresponds to 35 and 70% of rated life for
the other products, these intervals correspond to 58 and 116% of rated life for
the re-rated OSRAM SYLVANIA product. Coupled with the fact that a maxi-
mum of six CFLs remained at 7000 h in any operating condition, NLPIP is not
reporting the 7000 h performance data for this product.
Program Sponsors
California Energy Commission
Evaluation Methods
Energy Center of Wisconsin
Iowa Energy Center NLPIP purchased 400 CFLs (80 of each product type) via the Internet and
New York State Energy Research throughout the U.S., from electrical distributors, big-box retail and do-it-your-
and Development Authority self stores. These CFLs were selected because of their equally rated wattages and
Northwest Energy Efficiency similarly rated performance characteristics. NLPIP conducted life testing under
Alliance different operating conditions from August 2000 through July 2004. During
United States Department of Energy this period, NLPIP also tested long-term performance in terms of light output
and electrical and color characteristics at these three intervals:
Protection Agency • 100 h, from August to October 2000
United States General Services • 3500 h, from March to May 2001
Administration
• 7000 h, from October to December 2001
Previous long-term performance testing used different operating cycles. (Re-
fer to the sidebar on p. 5 and to Table 6 in Specifier Reports: Screwbase Compact
Fluorescent Lamp Products.) In the study reported here, NLPIP used the 3-
hours-on, 20-minutes-off cycle specified by the Illuminating Engineering Soci-
ety of North America (IESNA) in the IESNA Guide to Lamp Seasoning (1999).
NLPIP monitored performance in these operating conditions:
• base-up (standard testing position)
• base-down
• horizontal
• enclosed (CFLs were operated base-up, in a luminaire)
Testing occurred in the NLPIP fluorescent lamp testing laboratory in Troy,
N.Y., which is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation
Program (NVLAP). The CFLs in each product type were divided randomly
into four groups of 20, corresponding to the four operating conditions. As
shown in Figure 1, the CFL products were mounted on four racks with 20
CFLs from each manufacturer, for a total of 100 on each rack. The CFLs with-
out luminaires were mounted in their respective operating positions on three
racks; the fourth rack contained 100 CFLs mounted base-up in enclosed globe
luminaires (Lightcraft Ceiling Light, model # 7827 WH). The luminaire had a
white base with a translucent white glass ball-shaped diffuser, eight inches (in.)
in diameter and approximately 1/32 in. thick.
Electrical power to each rack was provided by an alternating current (ac)
power supply set to provide a constant root-mean-square voltage of 120 volts ±
1%. The order of the CFL mounting heights on the racks was constant for all
operating conditions, as follows:
• Row 1 (Top): GE Lighting
• Row 2: Lights of America
• Row 3: OSRAM SYLVANIA
• Row 4: Philips
• Row 5 (Bottom): Sunpark Electronics
Figure 1. Lamp testing racks for horizontal, base-up and base-down conditions (left), and for enclosed conditions (right).

The CFLs in the base-up, horizontal, and base-down operating conditions
were spaced approximately 9 in. apart horizontally and approximately 11 in.
apart vertically. The enclosed CFLs were spaced approximately 19 in. apart.
The ambient laboratory temperature during life testing was maintained at
25°C ±10°C (77°F ±18°F). The average ambient temperature measured at the
center of each row of CFLs was between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 25.2°C (77.4°F).
The CFLs were seasoned on a 3-hours-on, 20-minutes-off cycle for their first
100 h (IESNA 1999), in the same conditions they were maintained during the
long-term testing. After seasoning, NLPIP used an integrating sphere and test-
ing apparatus to measure four aspects of each CFL:
• light output
• input power
• power factor
• spectral power distribution (SPD)
From these measurements, several calculations were made:
• efficacy
• color characteristics—chromaticity, correlated color temperature (CCT),
and color rendering index (CRI)
• lumen maintenance (for 3500 h and 7000 h)
• total harmonic distortion (THD) of input current
The testing temperature inside the sphere was 25°C ±1°C (77°F ±2°F). Each
CFL was measured in the base-up position, following the procedures specified
by the IESNA in LM-66-00 (2000). While CFLs were operated in life testing in
three different orientations, all CFLs were temporarily placed base-up to take
measurements, and then returned to their respective orientations for additional
life testing.
The CFL products were tested at 100, 3500, and 7000 h. All CFLs reached
the 7000 h mark in December 2001. Power to all surviving CFLs was switched
off in July 2004, after more than 25,000 h, exceeding the manufacturer-rated
life of any product tested. At the end of the test, 5 of the 400 CFLs were still
operating (see Figure 2: a, b and e).
Results
NLPIP-measured data of the CFLs tested are summarized in Tables 2 through

5. The elements in each of the tables are defined and discussed below, in the
order they are reported in the tables.
Operating Life
Table 2 lists the median operating life of each lamp type, in both hours of op-
eration and as a percentage of its rated life, under each of the four operating
conditions. All of the CFL products met or exceeded their rated lives when
operated in the base-up position. With some exceptions, life was longest for the
base-up condition. Figure 2 shows the number of elapsed hours and the percent
survival under each of the four operating conditions, for each CFL type.
Manufacturer’s rated life is usually determined by the median operating life or
when 50% of the CFLs have failed (indicated by the dashed line in each figure).
The initial sample size for each operating condition was 20 CFLs.

Figure 2. CFL survival vs. elapsed time
a. GE Lighting b. Lights of America
c. OSRAM SYLVANIA d. Philips
e. Sunpark Electronics

Lamp Power and Efficacy
Table 3 shows the average power drawn by each group of surviving CFLs at
each testing interval. Lamp power either remained relatively constant or in-
creased slightly while light output reduced with time. The average lamp effi-
cacy reduced over time from over 50 lumens per watt (lm/W) at 100 h for all
CFLs to as low as approximately 35 lm/W at 7000 h, in some cases. The GE
Lighting product showed 11 to 16% increases in lamp power over time while
maintaining the highest light output, presumably because the potential reduc-
tion in light output was offset by the increase in lamp power. This CFL used
between 17.5 and 17.7 W at 100 h and between 19.6 and 20.2 W at 7000 h.
Light Output and Lumen Maintenance

Table 4 lists the average light output at each testing interval of all surviving
CFLs in each group. In all cases, the average light output was lower than the
rated light output. There were reductions in light output at 3500 h and 7000 h
relative to 100 h. Lumen maintenance ranged from 70.1 to 100.8% at 3500 h,
and from 60.8 to 94.7% at 7000 h.
Electrical Characteristics
Power Factor and Total Harmonic Distortion. As shown in Table 5, NLPIP
measured power factor and calculated THD of the input current for each lamp
type and in each operating condition. Power factor ranged from about 0.44 to
0.60 for all lamp types and remained stable up to 7000 h. Average THD ranged
from 117 to 212%. Average THD decreased for each lamp type as a function of
operating time, but to different degrees.
Color Characteristics
Table 5 shows the average values of CCT, CRI, and chromaticity coordinates
for all surviving CFLs, which were calculated based on the SPD measured for
each CFL type. As stated, each CFL was measured in the base-up position. CFL
types were rated at 2700 kelvins (K) except the OSRAM SYLVANIA CFL,
which was rated at 3000 K. Average CRI ranged from 79 to 83 and did not
change with operating life. Table 5 and Figure 3 show the average measured
chromaticity coordinates for each CFL type in each operating condition. Figure
3 also shows a four-step MacAdam ellipse, as specified by the American Na-
tional Standards Institute (ANSI) for linear and some compact fluorescent
lamps in ANSI C78.376-2001 (2001). Ellipses of this type indicate acceptable
manufacturing tolerances for the color of light emitted by fluorescent lamps
with the same designated CCT. Ideally, the chromaticities of fluorescent lamps
should lie within a particular four-step MacAdam ellipse.
In Figure 3, the dashed line is the CCT line for each rated CCT. The various
shapes and their respective colors represent the color variation at 100 h and the
color shift from 100 h to 3500 h and then to 7000 h, in each operating condi-
tion. The MacAdam ellipse is centered near the intersection of the CCT line
and the blackbody locus.

Figure 3. Average chromaticity coordinates for each operating interval and condition.

Color Variation. The bars in Figure 4 represent the average color variations
measured in MacAdam steps for the CFLs from each manufacturer, measured
in all four conditions, at 100 h (Rea et al. 2004). Color variation was calculated
by determining how many of the individual CFLs were within different sized
MacAdam ellipses, centered at the average x and y chromaticity coordinates for
that group of CFLs. For example, one group of CFLs had eleven lamps within a
one-step MacAdam ellipse, six lamps within a two-step MacAdam ellipse, two
lamps within a three-step MacAdam ellipse and one lamp within a four-step
MacAdam ellipse. The number of MacAdam steps was then averaged, yielding
1.65 MacAdam steps, with a standard deviation of 0.88. Assuming that a four-
step MacAdam ellipse represents a useful tolerance criterion for lamp color
(ANSI 2001), all but the Sunpark Electronics CFL would have “acceptable” (by
this criterion) color variation at 100 h of operation. The error bars are standard
deviations.
Figure 4. Average color variations (and standard deviations) at 100 h of operation

for the CFLs in each operating condition.
Color Shift. A shift in color over time is another potentially important crite-
rion to consider. The color shift for each lamp was determined based on how
many MacAdam steps it shifted from the average x and y chromaticity coordi-
nates at 100 h for that specific CFL type. The same technique was used for
determining the approximate MacAdam steps as described in Color Variation
(above). Figure 5 shows the color shift from 100 to 3500 h for each lamp type
operated in the four operating conditions, and from 100 to 7000 h for the
CFLs with lives rated longer than 7000 h. The height of each bar in Figure 5
represents the distance in color space the average chromaticities changed from
100 to 3500 h and from 100 to 7000 h for each manufacturer. The error bars
are standard deviations.

Figure 5. Average color shifts (and standard deviations) from 100 to 3500 h and from 100 to 7000 h of operation
for the CFLs in each operating condition.
During testing, OSRAM SYLVANIA re-rated the life of its product from 10,000 h to 6000 h.

Data Table Terms and Table 1 presents manufacturer product and contact information gathered by
NLPIP. Tables 2 through 5, described in the Performance Evaluations section,
Definitions contain data measured and calculated by NLPIP. Table 2 shows median operat-
ing life, Table 3 shows lamp power and efficacy, Table 4 shows light output and
lumen maintenance, and Table 5 shows electrical and color characteristics. Al-
though most of the performance characteristics listed in these tables are either
discussed in the report or are self-explanatory, some items bear further explana-
tion. Please refer to this section in Specifier Reports: Screwbase Compact Fluores-
cent Lamp Products for definitions of other terms that are used in this document
but not explained here.
Chromaticity coordinates. The chromaticity coordinates of a light source give
the relative proportions of three special color stimuli (primaries) that will match
the color appearance of the light source. In the Commission Internationale de
l´Eclairage (CIE) 1931 chromaticity system, the coordinates are named x, y, and
z (representing the relative proportions of the three primaries named X, Y, and
Z). The sum of the three coordinate values always equals 1, so knowing x and y
predetermines the value of z (1 – x – y). The coordinates can be conveniently
plotted on a two-dimensional diagram along the x and y axes. Generally, chro-
maticity coordinates that plot near the center of the CIE 1931 chromaticity
diagram match colors that are unsaturated in appearance, while those that plot
near the edges match saturated colors.
Efficacy. The ratio of the light output (lumens) of a lamp to its active power
(watts), expressed as lm/W.
Lamps surviving. The number of CFLs still functioning at each testing inter-
val.
Lumen maintenance. The light output produced by a light source at any given
time during its operating life as a percentage of its light output at the beginning
of life (measured at 100 h).
Median life. Median number of hours each CFL type operated.
Operating condition. CFLs were tested in the base-up, base-down, horizontal,
or enclosed (in a base-up manner) operating conditions.
Percent of rated life. The ratio of median life (found in this test) to the
manufacturer’s rated life, expressed as a percentage.
Table 1. Manufacturer-Supplied Data: CFL Products Tested
Active Initial Rated

Manufacturer Catalog Number Power Light Output CCT Life
(W) (lm) (K) CRI (h) Customer Service Web Site
GE Lighting FLE20TBX/L/SPX27 20 1200 2700 82 10,000 (800) 435-4448 www.gelighting.com
Lights of America Model 2420 20 1200 2700 84 10,000 (800) 321-8100 www.lightsofamerica.com
a
OSRAM SYLVANIA a CFL20EL/830/MED/6 20 1280 3000 82 6000 (800) 544-4828 www.sylvania.com
Philips SLS 20 LLG 20 1200 2700 82 10,000 (800) 555-0050 www.lighting.philips.com
Sunpark Electronics SP-20 SL MPF 20 1200 2700 NS 10,000 (310) 320-7880 www.sunpkco.com
NS = not supplied
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Table 2. NLPIP-Measured Data: Median Operating Life
Operating Median Operating Life Percent of Rated Life

Condition (h) (%)
GE Lighting Base-up 19,251 193
Horizontal 17,434 174
Base-down 16,522 165
Enclosed 17,637 176
Lights of America Base-up 15,990 160
Enclosed 7677 77
a
OSRAM SYLVANIA a Base-up 6007 100
Horizontal 6195 103
Base-down 5671 95
Enclosed 6217 104
Philips Base-up 15,153 152
Enclosed 13,447 134
Sunpark Electronics Base-up 11,775 118
Base-down 9660 97
Enclosed 11,392 114
a
Table 3. NLPIP-Measured Data: Lamp Power and Efficacy
Elapsed Time Operating Lamps Light Output Active Power Efficacy

Manufacturer (h) Condition Surviving (lm) (W) (lm/W)
GE Lighting 100 Base-up 20 1079 [39] 17.6 [0.60] 61.4 [0.08]
Horizontal 20 1115 [45] 17.5 [0.71] 63.6 [0.10]
Base-down 20 1117 [50] 17.7 [0.79] 63.3 [0.13]
Enclosed 19 1063 [26] 17.5 [0.47] 60.7 [0.04]
3500 Base-up 19 1075 [20] 19.6 [0.25] 55.0 [0.01]
Horizontal 19 1049 [54] 19.0 [0.93] 55.3 [0.14]
Base-down 19 1083 [25] 19.3 [0.23] 56.0 [0.01]
Enclosed 16 1071 [13] 19.7 [0.20] 54.4 [0.01]
7000 Base-up 18 1021 [30] 19.9 [0.28] 51.3 [0.02]
Horizontal 19 1019 [33] 19.9 [0.48] 51.3 [0.04]
Base-down 19 992 [37] 19.6 [0.58] 50.6 [0.06]
Enclosed 16 1002 [10] 20.2 [0.21] 49.5 [0.01]
NLPIP measurements are reported as an average [standard deviation]. (continued on next page)

Table 3. NLPIP-Measured Data: Lamp Power and Efficacy (continued)
Elapsed Time Operating Lamps Light Output Active Power Efficacy

Manufacturer (h) Condition Surviving (lm) (W) (lm/W)
Lights of America 100 Base-up 20 1056 [83] 19.4 [0.50] 54.3 [0.11]
Horizontal 20 982 [113] 19.0 [1.30] 51.6 [0.40]
Base-down 20 1079 [79] 19.1 [0.47] 56.4 [0.10]
Enclosed 20 1081 [62] 19.8 [0.41] 54.7 [0.07]
3500 Base-up 19 851 [71] 19.4 [0.53] 43.9 [0.10]
Horizontal 16 822 [73] 19.2 [1.53] 42.7 [0.30]
Base-down 19 846 [61] 19.9 [0.48] 42.6 [0.07]
Enclosed 16 784 [72] 19.8 [0.54] 39.6 [0.10]
7000 Base-up 15 709 [79] 19.2 [0.57] 36.9 [0.12]
Horizontal 15 724 [73] 19.4 [1.59] 37.4 [0.31]
Base-down 16 713 [67] 19.8 [0.56] 36.1 [0.10]
Enclosed 11 657 [86] 19.7 [0.42] 33.3 [0.09]
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OSRAM SYLVANIA 100 Base-up 20 1235 [28] 20.0 [0.27] 61.6 [0.02]
Horizontal 20 1219 [28] 20.0 [0.25] 61.0 [0.02]
Base-down 20 1271 [31] 19.9 [0.27] 63.9 [0.02]
Enclosed 20 1219 [37] 20.1 [0.25] 60.6 [0.02]
3500 Base-up 19 1034 [68] 20.4 [0.31] 50.8 [0.05]
Horizontal 19 1044 [65] 20.5 [0.36] 51.0 [0.06]
Base-down 20 1027 [80] 20.6 [0.26] 49.8 [0.05]
Enclosed 18 1014 [95] 20.3 [0.28] 49.9 [0.06]
Philips 100 Base-up 20 995 [104] 17.0 [1.34] 58.7 [0.49]
Horizontal 19 1111 [65] 19.1 [0.96] 58.1 [0.17]
Base-down 20 1205 [30] 19.3 [0.16] 62.5 [0.01]
Enclosed 20 973 [102] 16.8 [1.22] 57.9 [0.44]
3500 Base-up 20 943 [106] 17.3 [1.21] 54.4 [0.43]
Horizontal 18 1087 [46] 19.5 [0.21] 55.6 [0.02]
Base-down 20 1027 [81] 19.3 [0.82] 53.1 [0.18]
Enclosed 19 909 [116] 18.0 [1.25] 50.4 [0.44]
7000 Base-up 20 866 [105] 17.8 [1.28] 48.7 [0.43]
Horizontal 17 978 [51] 19.7 [0.19] 49.7 [0.03]
Base-down 19 910 [51] 19.7 [0.23] 46.1 [0.03]
Enclosed 18 805 [94] 18.4 [1.16] 43.7 [0.32]
Sunpark Electronics 100 Base-up 20 932 [145] 17.3 [0.95] 53.7 [0.46]
Horizontal 20 1009 [148] 17.4 [1.05] 58.1 [0.52]
Base-down 20 975 [149] 17.4 [0.91] 55.9 [0.44]
Enclosed 20 933 [89] 17.2 [1.22] 54.2 [0.40]
3500 Base-up 18 729 [103] 17.3 [0.83] 42.1 [0.28]
Horizontal 20 780 [88] 17.8 [0.72] 43.9 [0.20]
Base-down 18 709 [75] 16.9 [0.81] 41.9 [0.21]
Enclosed 20 654 [131] 17.3 [1.31] 37.7 [0.57]
7000 Base-up 16 626 [105] 17.1 [0.77] 36.6 [0.28]
Horizontal 17 645 [85] 17.7 [0.78] 36.3 [0.21]
Base-down 15 654 [66] 17.5 [0.71] 37.3 [0.15]
Enclosed 12 571 [95] 17.3 [0.87] 33.1 [0.28]
NLPIP measurements are reported as an average [standard deviation].
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Table 4. NLPIP-Measured Data: Light Output and Lumen Maintenance
100 h 3500 h 7000 h
Operating Lamps Light Output Lamps Light Output Lumen Maint. Lamps Light Output Lumen Maint.
Manufacturer Condition Surviving (lm) Surviving (lm) (%) Surviving (lm) (%)
GE Lighting Base-up 20 1079 [39] 19 1075 [20] 100 18 1021 [30] 95

Horizontal 20 1115 [45] 19 1049 [54] 94 19 1019 [33] 91
Base-down 20 1117 [50] 19 1083 [25] 97 19 992 [37] 89
Enclosed 19 1063 [26] 16 1071 [13] 101 16 1002 [10] 94
Lights of America Base-up 20 1056 [83] 19 851 [71] 81 15 709 [79] 67
Horizontal 20 982 [113] 16 822 [73] 84 15 724 [73] 74
Base-down 20 1079 [79] 19 846 [61] 79 16 713 [67] 66
Enclosed 20 1081 [62] 16 784 [72] 73 11 657 [86] 61
a
OSRAM SYLVANIA Base-up 20 1235 [28] 19 1034 [68] 84 NA NA NA
Horizontal 20 1219 [28] 19 1044 [65] 86 NA NA NA
Base-down 20 1271 [31] 20 1027 [80] 81 NA NA NA
Enclosed 20 1219 [37] 18 1014 [95] 83 NA NA NA
Philips Base-up 20 995 [104] 20 943 [106] 95 20 866 [105] 87
Horizontal 19 1111 [65] 18 1087 [46] 98 17 978 [51] 88
Base-down 20 1205 [30] 20 1027 [81] 85 19 910 [51] 76
Enclosed 20 973 [102] 19 909 [116] 93 18 805 [94] 83
Sunpark Electronics Base-up 20 932 [145] 18 729 [103] 78 16 626 [105] 67
Horizontal 20 1009 [148] 20 780 [88] 77 17 645 [85] 64
Base-down 20 975 [149] 18 709 [75] 73 15 654 [66] 67
Enclosed 20 933 [98] 20 654 [131] 70 12 571 [95] 61
a
NA = not applicable
Table 5. NLPIP-Measured Data: Electrical and Color Characteristics
Elapsed Operating Lamps Power THD CCT x Chromaticity y Chromaticity

Manufacturer Time (h) Condition Surviving Factor (%) (K) CRI Coordinate Coordinate
GE Lighting 100 Base-up 20 0.48 [0.01] 198 [2.4] 2719 [14] 82 [0.27] 0.4626 [0.0008] 0.4171 [0.0011]
Horizontal 20 0.48 [<0.01] 173 [2.1] 2723 [20] 82 [0.34] 0.4621 [0.0009] 0.4167 [0.0014]
Base-down 20 0.48 [<0.01] 173 [1.5] 2719 [19] 82 [0.33] 0.4622 [0.0009] 0.4162 [0.0011]
Enclosed 19 0.48 [<0.01] 198 [1.7] 2717 [14] 82 [0.22] 0.4624 [0.0008] 0.4163 [0.0010]
3500 Base-up 19 0.49 [0.01] 166 [2.5] 2659 [16] 82 [0.11] 0.4647 [0.0010] 0.4140 [0.0007]
Horizontal 19 0.49 [<0.01] 168 [3.5] 2666 [26] 82 [0.38] 0.4644 [0.0012] 0.4143 [0.0015]
Base-down 19 0.49 [<0.01] 167 [2.3] 2662 [13] 83 [0.10] 0.4640 [0.0006] 0.4131 [0.0011]
Enclosed 16 0.49 [<0.01] 165 [1.3] 2660 [15] 83 [0.14] 0.4636 [0.0011] 0.4121 [0.0008]
7000 Base-up 18 0.49 [<0.01] 164 [2.3] 2637 [16] 82 [0.13] 0.4668 [0.0010] 0.4146 [0.0008]
Horizontal 19 0.49 [<0.01] 165 [2.4] 2633 [19] 82 [0.18] 0.4673 [0.0012] 0.4149 [0.0010]
Base-down 19 0.49 [<0.01] 166 [2.6] 2633 [13] 82 [0.17] 0.4674 [0.0006] 0.4152 [0.0011]
Enclosed 16 0.50 [<0.01] 163 [1.2] 2633 [13] 82 [0.10] 0.4668 [0.0010] 0.4140 [0.0006]
(continued on next page)

Table 5. NLPIP-Measured Data: Electrical and Color Characteristics (continued)
Elapsed Operating Lamps Power THD CCT x Chromaticity y Chromaticity

Manufacturer Time (h) Condition Surviving Factor (%) (K) CRI Coordinate Coordinate
Lights of America 100 Base-up 20 0.55 [<0.01] 171 [1.3] 2835 [30] 81 [0.59] 0.4609 [0.0032] 0.4300 [0.0027]
Horizontal 20 0.55 [0.01] 172 [3.4] 2853 [36] 80 [0.73] 0.4589 [0.0034] 0.4288 [0.0022]
Base-down 20 0.55 [<0.01] 139 [1.5] 2876 [37] 80 [0.74] 0.4572 [0.0035] 0.4290 [0.0022]
Enclosed 20 0.56 [<0.01] 170 [0.9] 2835 [27] 81 [0.55] 0.4610 [0.0030] 0.4303 [0.0024]
3500 Base-up 19 0.56 [0.01] 137 [2.7] 2760 [27] 81 [0.66] 0.4671 [0.0026] 0.4317 [0.0024]
Horizontal 16 0.56 [0.01] 138 [4.8] 2757 [28] 81 [0.61] 0.4671 [0.0028] 0.4314 [0.0022]
Base-down 19 0.56 [<0.01] 136 [1.6] 2759 [27] 81 [0.55] 0.4670 [0.0027] 0.4315 [0.0024]
Enclosed 16 0.56 [<0.01] 136 [1.3] 2751 [32] 81 [0.73] 0.4673 [0.0035] 0.4307 [0.0023]
7000 Base-up 15 0.56 [<0.01] 137 [2.0] 2719 [34] 81 [0.86] 0.4706 [0.0032] 0.4324 [0.0023]
Horizontal 15 0.56 [0.01] 137 [5.1] 2697 [30] 81 [0.64] 0.4727 [0.0029] 0.4333 [0.0019]
Base-down 16 0.56 [0.01] 135 [1.9] 2726 [31] 81 [0.65] 0.4705 [0.0028] 0.4332 [0.0021]
Enclosed 11 0.56 [<0.01] 135 [1.0] 2709 [31] 81 [0.80] 0.4714 [0.0034] 0.4325 [0.0022]
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OSRAM SYLVANIA 100 Base-up 20 0.52 [<0.01] 181 [1.2] 2916 [19] 81 [0.30] 0.4445 [0.0020] 0.4098 [0.0014]
Horizontal 20 0.52 [<0.01] 182 [1.2] 2910 [18] 82 [0.27] 0.4447 [0.0019] 0.4093 [0.0015]
Base-down 20 0.52 [<0.01] 152 [1.7] 2913 [19] 82 [0.30] 0.4443 [0.0021] 0.4090 [0.0018]
Enclosed 20 0.52 [<0.01] 181 [1.4] 2916 [16] 81 [0.37] 0.4444 [0.0017] 0.4094 [0.0014]
3500 Base-up 19 0.52 [<0.01] 150 [1.7] 2876 [24] 81 [0.21] 0.4485 [0.0021] 0.4119 [0.0014]
Horizontal 19 0.52 [<0.01] 150 [1.6] 2882 [23] 82 [0.26] 0.4477 [0.0020] 0.4109 [0.0013]
Base-down 20 0.52 [<0.01] 149 [1.7] 2888 [23] 81 [0.28] 0.4472 [0.0020] 0.4108 [0.0014]
Enclosed 18 0.52 [<0.01] 149 [1.3] 2892 [16] 81 [0.36] 0.4471 [0.0014] 0.4111 [0.0010]
Philips 100 Base-up 20 0.57 [0.01] 163 [3.1] 2894 [32] 79 [0.76] 0.4546 [0.0020] 0.4266 [0.0012]
Horizontal 19 0.58 [0.01] 158 [1.8] 2834 [31] 81 [0.55] 0.4583 [0.0019] 0.4251 [0.0011]
Base-down 20 0.58 [<0.01] 122 [1.8] 2822 [24] 81 [0.19] 0.4588 [0.0014] 0.4242 [0.0014]
Enclosed 20 0.57 [0.01] 164 [3.1] 2887 [27] 79 [0.71] 0.4546 [0.0009] 0.4256 [0.0008]
3500 Base-up 20 0.58 [0.01] 126 [3.4] 2871 [29] 80 [0.66] 0.4577 [0.0016] 0.4253 [0.0013]
Horizontal 18 0.59 [<0.01] 119 [1.0] 2808 [25] 81 [0.18] 0.4591 [0.0013] 0.4233 [0.0013]
Base-down 20 0.58 [0.01] 120 [3.0] 2809 [36] 81 [0.56] 0.4585 [0.0019] 0.4223 [0.0016]
Enclosed 19 0.58 [0.01] 122 [3.8] 2853 [35] 80 [0.74] 0.4563 [0.0021] 0.4238 [0.0012]
7000 Base-up 20 0.58 [0.01] 123 [3.7] 2830 [36] 80 [0.71] 0.4589 [0.0020] 0.4259 [0.0016]
Horizontal 17 0.59 [<0.01] 119 [1.1] 2773 [25] 81 [0.16] 0.4623 [0.0012] 0.4246 [0.0014]
Base-down 19 0.59 [<0.01] 119 [1.9] 2761 [17] 81 [0.15] 0.4627 [0.0008] 0.4238 [0.0013]
Enclosed 18 0.60 [0.02] 117 [7.1] 2802 [32] 81 [0.65] 0.4603 [0.0019] 0.4248 [0.0010]
Sunpark Electronics 100 Base-up 20 0.44 [0.01] 212 [5.2] 2710 [143] 82 [1.84] 0.4572 [0.0008] 0.4060 [0.0053]
Horizontal 20 0.45 [0.01] 187 [4.7] 2680 [73] 83 [0.85] 0.4591 [0.0045] 0.4057 [0.0029]
Base-down 20 0.45 [0.01] 187 [4.7] 2705 [93] 82 [1.13] 0.4577 [0.0043] 0.4066 [0.0080]
Enclosed 20 0.45 [0.01] 187 [5.7] 2735 [109] 82 [1.64] 0.4558 [0.0079] 0.4067 [0.0044]
3500 Base-up 18 0.45 [0.01] 186 [5.0] 2663 [135] 81 [1.73] 0.4620 [0.0073] 0.4093 [0.0051]
Horizontal 20 0.46 [0.01] 183 [3.4] 2599 [67] 83 [0.76] 0.4658 [0.0041] 0.4079 [0.0024]
Base-down 18 0.45 [0.01] 187 [4.5] 2687 [117] 81 [1.55] 0.4599 [0.0050] 0.4082 [0.0076]
Enclosed 20 0.46 [0.01] 184 [5.7] 2644 [106] 82 [1.70] 0.4628 [0.0080] 0.4083 [0.0051]
7000 Base-up 16 0.46 [0.01] 185 [6.9] 2618 [134] 81 [1.81] 0.4669 [0.0077] 0.4121 [0.0049]
Horizontal 17 0.46 [0.01] 183 [3.4] 2554 [69] 82 [0.81] 0.4711 [0.0043] 0.4109 [0.0024]
Base-down 15 0.46 [0.01] 184 [3.8] 2612 [138] 82 [1.84] 0.4683 [0.0064] 0.4136 [0.0078]
Enclosed 12 0.46 [0.01] 184 [5.1] 2596 [132] 81 [1.92] 0.4680 [0.0082] 0.4110 [0.0042]
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Program Director: endorsement of this supplement is not necessarily implied.
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Editors: M.N. Maliyagoda, R. Leslie, L. Lyman, T. Ondek, M. Overington, and Y. Zhou.
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Program Sponsors Introduction

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Figure A. Light Output of Amalgam and Non- Coiled tube

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Percent of Initial Light Output

Incandescent lamps (ten)

Light Loss Factors

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0.2 numerical value. NLPIP measured power

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when no phase displace-

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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) The efficacy of a lamp or lamp system (lamp

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A dimmable light source allows a single In North America, electrical systems

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These guides are intended to point out Installation in Luminaires

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Tungsten-Halogen Incandescent Lamps

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Prior to compiling the manufacturers’ data,

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ER-30 CFL System 07410 quad magnetic 16 0.53 <15 NS 695 NS

PAR-38 Electric Saver 07411 quad magnetic 16 0.53 <15 NS 695 NS

R-40 CFL System 07412 quad magnetic 16 NS NS NS 695 NS

Enertron Downlight 2000-L quad magnetic 13 NS <20 NS 900 NS

ECO Bulb PLD13ER30 reflector magnetic 16 0.53 11 NS 750 NS

ECO Bulb PLD13G30 globe magnetic 16 0.53 11 NS 700 NS

ECO Bulb PLD13PAR reflector magnetic 16 0.53 11 NS 750 NS

GE Lighting 2D Lamp FEA212D/827/B square electronic 22 0.50 <170 NS 1300 1105

2D Lamp FEA212D/835/B square electronic 22 0.50 <170 NS 1300 1105

2D Lamp FEA382D/827/B square electronic 39 0.50 <170 NS 2780 2365

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NA = Not Applicable 1 g = 0.035 oz

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2700 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) none 15.0 (5.9) NS center NS

3000 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) none 15.0 (5.9) NS center NS

3500 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) none 15.0 (5.9) NS center NS

2700 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) none 16.5 (6.5) NS center NS

3000 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) none 16.5 (6.5) NS center NS

3500 82 10,000 40,000 NS 0 (32) none 16.5 (6.5) NS center NS

3000 84 10,000 45,000 NS 0 (32) none 17.3 (6.8) NS center 7.99

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Mitor Compact 2D square electronic 16– 21 NS NS NS NS NS

EH CEH13 triple tube electronic 14 >0.90 <25 rapid 600 528

EH CEH18 triple tube electronic 19 >0.90 <25 rapid 900 792

EL CEL13 triple tube electronic 14 0.55 >110 rapid 600 528

EL CEL18 triple tube electronic 19 0.55 >110 rapid 900 792

Flood AL-30 triple tube electronic NS NS NS NS NS NS

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