On June 29, 2009 the US Department of Energy issued new energy conservation standards for General Service Fluorescent Lamps (GSFL).
When do the standards take effect?
Lamps manufactured on or after July 14, 2012 must meet these new standards.
Which fluorescent lamps will be impacted?
2′ U-Bents, 4′ and 8′ Linear Fluorescent Lamps.The new standards are based on efficacy and are summarized in the table in the PDF (linked at bottom of this post). Lamps must meet minimum Lumen per Watt (LPW) requirements.
Are any products exempt from the regulation?
Yes, the following products are not affected:
• Other lengths not mentioned
• CWX/DX/C50 are exempt due to CRI
• F96T12/CW/HO-O and D/HO-O (LowTemperature)
• All TuffGuard Lamps
How can I be compliant with efficiency standards?
The ruling applies to lamps manufactured after the effective date.We recommend that if it is time for you to replace your systems (lamp and ballast), you should upgrade to the energy saving systems that are not affected by the ruling, versus replacing the system with existing technology that will be outdated in two years.
Is Philips going to take back any non-compliant inventory after July 14, 2012?
No.The standards do not prohibit distributors from selling ”non-compliant” product manufactured before July 14, 2012. The rules only apply to the date of manufacture.
Do I need to install aT8 system?
Switching to an energy saving system will have a better payback due to less energy used.You can replace your current T12 lamps with exempt lamps that are not affected by the legislation, however, your choices are limited, and may not be the best for your application.
Thanks for sharing information,and it’s both very useful for customers to learn more about the products and make a better choice for what they need, and also important for people in lighting business to know the developingof the lighting industry.
So I want to share what I got the information for Energy Saving bulbs”:
Warning from the British Ministry of health regarding Energy Saving bulbs
Very important
Warning from the British Ministry of health
Regarding Energy Saving bulbs
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Warning from the British Ministry of health about Energy Saving bulbs
These type of bulbs which are called Energy Saving or low Energy bulbs, if it broken i t causes serious danger! As much that everybody will have to leave the room for at least 15 minutes.
Because it contains Mercury (poisonous) which cause migraine, disorientation, imbalances and different other health problems while inhalation.
And many people with allergies, causes them severe skin condition and other diseases just by touching this substance or inhaling it.
Also the ministry! warned by NOT cleaning the debris of the broken bulb with the vacuum cleaner, because it would spread the contamination to other rooms in the house while using the vacuum cleaner again.
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It must be cleaned through normal broom or brush and be kept in a sealed bag and thrown right away from the house in the ban for hazardous materials.
Notice: Mercury is dangerous, more poisonous than lead or arsenic!!!!
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