Philips PL-C compact fluorescent light bulbs are the most common compact light for energy savings in commercial buildings.

In many types of commercial buildings, the need for energy savings was great, but so was the need for greater light output from compact fluorescent lighting. For many years, building owners suffered with what was "good enough" with lower wattage CFL's. That changed with the advent of PL-C compact fluorescent light bulbs from Philips. These lamps doubled up on the number of tubes coming out of the base, therefore doubling the light output in a still small package. It created a whole generation of new light fixtures that would accommodate two 26 watt PL-C therefore easily replacing 150 watt flood lights that waste energy. Soon, there were many manufacturers of these type of light bulbs with the characteristic linear double U shape and two or 4 pins at the base. These now operate on electronic ballasts and have good end-of-life protection so they won't overheat. You'll often see these used in recessed lighting or other compact fixtures. Because of their great energy efficiency, they're often specified in many new commercial buildings, especially large office buildings with many long hallways.

Philips PL-C compact fluorescent light bulbs represent the latest technology in energy-efficient lighting for commercial users. The colors are excellent as well, with warm colors such as a 3500K color 410or a cooler color such as 4100K, which is much like office lighting, so it will be a good match. You'll find that these work well with other types of lighting that's known for energy efficiency such as T8 lamps. All together these make a good strategy for keeping a building or a home energy-efficient while getting a higher light output. These typically have higher wattage ratings from 13 watts to 26 watts, so they meet the need for a more a lot of light while still getting great energy efficiency. One of the wonderful options has been the 4 pin variety which is dimmable with an electronic dimmable ballast. This opens up a wide range of lighting situations for boardrooms, daylight harvesting, and general building control.

Philips have been developing many new kinds of fluorescent lighting and are a leader in this area of lighting. Some of the first compact fluorescent to come out were made by this company and they continue to be a trusted manufacturer of this kind of lamp. If you need help with any of the wattages of colors of the Philips PL-C compact fluorescent light bulbs, then you can call us and get the answers you need. The numbering for this lamp is at the base where it plus into the socket. Please note that these wattages are not interchangeable as the socket connections and ballast are usually different.