When looking to replace long compact fluorescents in your home or building, the Philips PL-L has been a common choice in the field.  They look the same as their smaller cousin, the Philips PL lamp like the PL7 or PL9 or even the PL13.  The difference is that the Philips PL-L compact fluorescent is a high lumen compact which has 4 pins in a straight line. The Philips PL-L has been the choice for lighting applications like cove lighting, light boxes, display or even warehouse lighting. The color rendition on the lamp is very high making it an excellent choice for color sensitive areas. The diameter of the bulb is the T5 and it has four pins in a row at the base of the lamp itself.  There are several different manufacturers of this type of lamp which include Sylvania, GE and of course Philips.  The GE brand is called Biax, and the Sylvania is called the Dulux L.  The PL-L is available in all available wattages with the product being referenced being an PL-L40/841/RS or PL-L36/835RS.  With the Philips brand, it's usually PL-L40 or PL-L36.  The wattages vary from 18, 24, 36, 39, 40, 50 and 55 watts.  The first number that you see in the code will designate the wattage of the lamp and the second number denotes the color, it's really that simple to identify this lamp even though it has quite a few variations.

When it comes to lighting up a home or business, compact fluorescent bulbs tend to be the ones chosen more often than other types of bulbs. They are chosen most often because of the great light output and good color along with energy efficiency as well. When compared to incandescent lighting, these are longer lasting, using much less energy making them a perfect choice for almost any type of lighting. There are several kinds of compact types which include the regular household base, some that are plug-in types and some short linear bulbs. As with all fluorescent bulbs, they rely on ballasts inside of the fixtures or units to make them work. The ballast is important because it is specific for each type of lamp. You can't change from one type of fluorescent to another without changing the ballast in most cases. On a rare occasion, there may be a ballast that is made for several different types such as in the case of some Philips PL-L compact fluorescent lamps.

With higher electrical costs, many businesses and home users are looking for ways to save energy with lighting. There have been many different types of fixtures developed to accommodate the high lumen Philips PL-L. With it's longer length, it requires longer space and so you'll see it used in special light fixtures for track lighting, cove lighting and larger high bay warehouse lights.  There are many cases in which the Philips PL-L fluorescent lamps have been used in high bay and low bay light fixtures in warehouse or manufacturing facilities.  This gives users an instant-on capability which might be important in some production facilities while still reducing energy costs.  You will find a great reduction in your electrical bill while still getting the amount of light that you want. Contact your local electric utility for rebates in your area which might be available for compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Remember that there are many types of Philips PL-L compact fluorescent light bulbs, we describe some of the most common used in commercial lighting here. Keep in mind that we also stock all the larger or linear types of fluorescent lamps used in commercial lighting. Whatever type you choose or have, you will be saving energy while getting the most light you can for your money. We have a large inventory of fluorescent bulbs for nearly every type of light fixture in the field.  If you need help identifying a bulb, our customer service representatives can help you determine what you have.