F20T12 fluorescent light bulbs with 24 inch length for many applications.

There are many numerous applications where this lamp is used including display lighting, undercabinet and some overhead lights. Because they are still so popular, we continue to carry them in several various phosphor choices. There are so many applications where the F20T12 fluorescent light bulbs have been used, that's there is really too many to mention. If you have this bulb, it should be labeled like all fluorescents, stamped on the bulb with other pertinent information like color. The F20T12 comes in one length which is 24 inches. F20T12 fluorescent light bulbs come in a cool white, warm white and daylight color so the bright white stands out in displays or in task lighting.

The F20T12 fluorescent is not an exclusive to any manufacturer, all the major lighting entities have made them including GE, Sylvania and Philips plus many other smaller makers. Sometimes these are available in daylight color and Designer colors from Sylvania. The Designer colors are more expensive than the old cool white or warm white, but consider using them anyway as they will deliver more benefit for you. If you're a retail store, you'll see colors jump out like never before which could translate into more sales. If you have an office, you'll find the a better color rendition and contrast will be noticed by people working there as easier on the eyes. Many time workers report reduced eyestrain especially when working on a computer all day and the back and forth to a desk which can be tiring to your eyes.

Whatever the lighting application, please note that the ballast is a magnetic one which is specially designed to operate this lamp. If you have a fixture that doesn't have the lamp in it and you're unsure about the lamp itself, then open the ballast cover and check the label. All ballasts have a label that identifies what fluorescent lamp is the one for the ballast. The ballast is an electrical device that starts the fluorescent bulb with a higher voltage then goes to a lower operating voltage after the initial start.

If you're looking to save energy, you may want to consider the F17T8 fluorescent as a natural replacement. They're more energy efficient and operate on electronic ballasts. The length is the same and the pins are identical so it will fit anywhere an F20T12 fluorescent will fit. The only thing to remember is that you'll have to change the ballast as the F17T8 does not operate on the same ballast that the F20T12 does, which is usually magnetic.

With a medium bipin base, F20T12 fluorescent light bulbs are still a good solution to get right light into your task lighting and other kinds of lighting for offices or homes. Call us if you have any questions about these lamps. We stock them in sufficient quantities to meet almost any need that you may have.