Recently, LightNOW covered the rare earth phosphor shortage created by export restrictions by China, the world’s main supplier. As lamp manufacturers are forced to raise prices, OSRAM SYLVANIA says it is also responding with a new line of 4- and 8-ft. T8 lamps that feature “optimized phosphor formulation,” making them more resistant to material cost increases. The product, Octron 800 XV (for “eXtended Value”), which will become available next month, will include both 32W and reduced-wattage (25W, 28W, 30W) 4-ft. types as well as 50W and 54W 8-ft. types. All products are rated at 42,000 hours and a CRI of 83. Made in the USA, TCLP and RoHS compliant, lead-free glass.
Update: Sylvania has also announced a halophosphor ECOLOGIC T8 lamp for applications where color is not critical.
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