FO17T8 Octron fluorescent light bulbs from Sylvania for smaller fixtures.

When it comes to smaller, shorter fixtures or other kinds of specific lighting, this lamp is really the new standard. There is no more pervasive office 2 foot fluorescent in use today whether it be 2x2 or task lighting than the FO17T8 Octron fluorescent light. Over the years, many companies have switched to these lamps used with electronic ballasts replacing old F20T12 lamps. These T8 lamps have a narrower diameter than the old type T12 which were 1.5 inches wide, the FO17T8 Octron is only 1 inch in diameter and 2 feet long. Sylvania developed these for energy efficiency and there are many different brands of ballasts and all function to make the lamp start and continually operate, supplying the right voltage in each individual instance. They give off a great variety of colors and the color rendition is very high. That's why they been the choice of many building owners and managers to produce better usable lighting for various tasks in an office setting. It makes a difference for people working under these lights as contrast is better and produces light across a spectral range, much how our eyes like to see it.

The FO17T8 Octron fluorescent light bulbs are not an exclusive design to Sylvania alone, others like GE and Philips make them as well. There are several color choices these come in which include 3000K, 3500K, 4100K or the 5000k which many people refer to as full spectrum light. There are appropriate places for each type of color. If you need a warmer feel that accent natural colors like wood or plants, the 3000K or 3500K would probably be the best to use. It will maintain and make those colors look even better. For offices, the 4100K has been the most popular as a clean, white light, good for all general purposes. The 5000K is really for people who want to function better under artificial light and this version of these FO17T8 Octron fluorescent light bulbs should work great for those who like natural sunlight. There is also a choice of a 700 series CRI grade and an 800 series CRI grade. The 700 series is 75 CRI and the 800 is 82 CRI which means that it will render color better, both do a good job though.

With a medium bipin base, FO17T8 Octron fluorescent bulbs are a perfect solution to get a correct color into an office situation or highlighting something in your home. Try a few of these today in those areas where you want to have a special highlight or effect in your home or office. 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.