G15T8 germicidal light bulbs for better health in hospitals, restaurants and food processing facilities.

There are places where killing germs is important 24 hours per day such as medical facilities, food prep and processing. When it comes to retarding or eliminating germs in the air, then G15T8 germicidal light bulbs are one of the most effective ways to do it. This lamp has been one of the most widely used in the area of germ killing for for many decades and because it's compact, it works in almost any situation. That's why this lamp was developed as a T8, the 1 inch diameter makes it a popular choice to keep fixtures that are smaller. These are most often used in hospitals, restaurants or anywhere germ killing is desired and the health factor of the facility must be kept at a high level. You'll also find this technology in air and water purification. The need to keep an environment under control is more important than ever with some of the hardier strains of germs. Killing germs in the air is an effective way to reduce the problems associated with secondary infections and so many facilities are aware of the need to sterilize the air around them. They have an unusual glow which is light purple in color and the glass on the tube has no phosphor, it's totally clear. The length of the G15T8 is 18 inches long from tip to tip and they require a fixture made to accommodate the bulb.

G15T8 germicidal light bulbs are not an exclusive design to any manufacturer, companies like Sylvania, GE and Philips make them. With a medium bipin base, G15T8 bulbs are a perfect solution to get the proper replacement in a hospital or restaurant lighting situation. One thing to keep in mind is that you shouldn't operate these lamp where there is direct contact to skin and eyes. It's bad for them and can cause skin burns as well as retinal damage. That's why most fixtures that use these lamps are as an indirect light source or totally sealed up for certain kinds of lighting applications.

Call us if you have any questions about these lamps or anything else regarding your lighting needs. We have more than just this size and both smaller and larger. If you're having trouble identifying the lamp you have, take a measurement of the length and diameter, we should be able to get it right for you from that. We stock them in sufficient quantities to meet almost any need that you may have.