Product Information Bulletin
SYLVANIA SOFT WHITE DULUX® EL TWIST Electronic Compact Fluorescent Lamps
• Saves up to 75% in energy compared to similar lumen output incandescent lamps • 10,000 hour average rated lamp life • Flicker-free starting • 3000K — white light, similar to halogen lamps • 82 CRI • Medium base and compact height for easy replacement of ordinary incandescent lamps
Product Availability
SYLVANIA DULUX EL compact fluorescent lamps are long life, energy efficient alternatives for incandescent lamps in many applications. The general purpose TWIST lamps can be used to replace standard A-shape lamps. The compact heights of the TWIST lamps allow them to fit in many applications. The twist bulb configuration provides for symmetrical
Lamp Type
Wattage
General Purpose Twist
15W, 20W, 23W
illumination similar to that of the A-shape incandescent lamps. Their excellent color rendition and color temperature choices make them natural replacements for incandescent and halogen sources.
Lamp Comparison Soft White DULUX EL CF15EL/TWIST CF20EL/TWIST CF23EL/TWIST
Life
Lumens
Closest Equivalent Incandescant
10,000 10,000 10,000
850 1200 1450
60A/RP 75A/RP 100A/90/SS
Life
Lumens
Watts Saved
Energy* Savings
1000 750 750
890 1210 1550
45 55 67
$45 $55 $67
* Energy savings over life of EL lamp at $0.10/kWh
Application Information Applications
Application Notes
Sconces Table lamps Ceiling fixtures Security lighting Difficult to service areas
1. Cannot be installed on dimming circuits. 2. Not for use in enclosed indoor fixtures. 3. Outdoor application, use only in enclosed fixtures, to avoid exposure to weather. 4. Do not use in emergency exit or light fixtures . 5. Do not use on electronic timers or photocells. 6. Meets CSA, FCC and UL requirements. 7. Install and remove lamp from fixture grasping plastic base. 8. Never disassemble or modify lamp. 9. Use only 120V AC, 60Hz circuit. 10. Best performance achieved when operated at 77°F/25°C.
CF030
Sample Specification Lamp shall be a SOFT WHITE DULUX EL (15, 20 or 23 Watt) Twist electronic, compact fluorescent lamp. Lamp shall have a 58mm base diameter. Lamp shall have a correlated color temperature of 3000K and a CRI of 82. Average rated lamp life shall be 10,000 hours.
Ordering and Specification Information Item Number
Ordering Abbreviation
General Purpose Twist 29286 CF15EL/TWIST 29289 CF15EL/TWIST/1/BL 29292 CF15EL/TWIST/2/BLC 29287 CF20EL/TWIST 29290 CF20EL/TWIST/1/BL 29288 CF23EL/TWIST 29291 CF23EL/TWIST/1/BL
Pkg.
Bulb Type
1/box, 6/pkg. 1/blister, 6/pkg. 2/blister, 12/pkg. 1/box, 6/pkg. 1/blister, 6/pkg. 1/box, 6/pkg. 1/blister, 6/pkg.
Twist Twist Twist Twist Twist Twist Twist
Nominal Initial Color Wattage Lumens Temp. 15 15 15 20 20 23 23
850 850 850 1200 1200 1450 1450
CRI
3000K 3000K 3000K 3000K 3000K 3000K 3000K
Average Rated Operating Life (hrs.) Temp. Range
82 82 82 82 82 82 82
10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
0ºF….100ºF 0ºF….100ºF 0ºF….100ºF 0ºF….100ºF 0ºF….100ºF 0ºF….100ºF 0ºF….100ºF
*Average rated life based on an operating cycle of 3 hours on per start with 20 minutes off between starts per industry standards for fluorescent lamp life testing Nominal Lamp Voltage: 120 volts
Base: Medium
Ordering Guide CF Compact Fluorescent
15 Wattage: 15 watts
EL Electronic Ballast
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TWIST TWIST (bulb shape)
Dimensions C
(A) MOL (in.)
CF15EL Twist CF20EL Twist CF23EL Twist
(B) Base Diameter (in.)
(C) Bulb Width (in.)
2.28 2.28 2.28
2.17 2.17 2.17
5.125 5.5 5.875
A
B OSRAM SYLVANIA National Customer Support Center 18725 N. Union Street Westfield, IN 46074
Technical Information Typical Fluorescent Lamp Mortality
Lumen Maintenance Curve
OEM & Special Markets Phone: 1-800-762-7191 Fax: 1-800-762-7192 Photo-Optic Phone: 1-888-677-2627 Fax: 1-800-762-7192 OSRAM SYLVANIA Ballast Division 800 N. Church Street Lake Zurich, IL 60047
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Phone: 1-800-654-0089 Fax: 1-847-726-6424
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In Canada OSRAM SYLVANIA LTD. Headquarters 2001 Drew Road Mississauga, ON L5S 1S4
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Phone: 1-800-562-4671 Fax: 1-800-562-4674
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Phone: 1-800-255-5042 Fax: 1-800-255-5043
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