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Slim 12 inch double ended UV-C tube 16 mm diameter

Philips

Philips 299305 TUV 8T5 8W 12in Germicidal Lamp

SKU CH-TYAR-J4EZE

A slim 16 mm germicidal lamp emitting 253.7 nm UV-C for water and air disinfection with an 11 000-hour rated life

  • Power rating8 W
  • Lifespan (hours)11000
  • Product typeGermicidal Bulbs
  • Germicidal UV-C peak at 253.7 nm for effective disinfection
  • Special glass filters out 185 nm ozone-forming radiation
  • Long 18.000-hour lifetime on electronic driver
  • Slim 16 mm diameter enables compact system design
  • EPA establishment number 95792-POL-1 confirms regulatory compliance

UV-C Germicidal Lamp for Water and Air Disinfection

The Philips 299305 TUV 8T5 is an 8 W UV-C lamp designed for water and air disinfection systems. Its slim 16 mm diameter allows integration into compact equipment designs. The lamp emits short-wave UV radiation peaking at 253.7 nm for effective germicidal action.

11 000-Hour Rated Lifetime

The supplier specifies a rated life of 11 000 hours for this lamp. This figure determines the scheduled replacement interval for maintaining disinfection performance. Operators should plan maintenance cycles around this rated lifetime to ensure consistent UV output.

Ozone-Free Glass and EPA Registration

The special lamp glass filters out 185 nm ozone-forming radiation, enabling safer operation in enclosed environments. The product carries EPA establishment number 95792-POL-1. A Risk Group 3 warning requires strict shielding to prevent skin and eye exposure.

How it compares

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Price $6.99
Cheaper than about 87% of the 1,791 comparable items (median $17.99).
Power rating 8 W
Lower than about 94% of the 162 comparable items (median 70 W).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePhilips
Product typeGermicidal Bulbs
Power
Power rating8 W
More details
Lifespan (hours)11000

Questions about this item

How much UV-C output does the 8 W lamp actually deliver at its peak wavelength?

The lamp emits short-wave UV radiation with a peak at 253.7 nm, providing germicidal action for water and air disinfection.

What does the EPA establishment number 95792-POL-1 indicate about this lamp?

It confirms the lamp is EPA approved for use in disinfection applications under Philips/Signify registration.

Will the 16 mm diameter tube fit into a standard T5 fixture?

The slim 16 mm double-ended design allows installation in compact T5-compatible systems built for UV-C lamps.

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