Osram F72T12/CW/HO 85W T12 Ho Fluorescent Lamp 72 Inch

Product Description

The OSRAM F72T12/CW/HO is an 85-watt, T12 high output rapid start fluorescent lamp designed for commercial and industrial lighting applications. It produces 6,250 initial lumens at 77 degrees F with a cool white phosphor that delivers a color temperature of 4,200 K and a color rendering index of 60. The lamp operates at 800 milliamperes, which is standard for high output T12 circuits, and carries a rated lamp life of 12,000 hours based on a 3-hour start cycle. At 72 inches nominal length and 1.5 inches in diameter, it fits fixtures designed for 8-foot high output fluorescent systems. Electricians and lighting maintenance technicians install this lamp in commercial strip fixtures, industrial shop lights, and similar high output fluorescent luminaires.

This lamp is suited for commercial and industrial environments where high light output across long fixture runs is required. Typical installations include warehouse lighting, manufacturing floor fixtures, retail strip lighting, and school or institutional overhead systems that use 8-foot high output fluorescent ballasts. The recessed double contact base is the standard interface for high output T12 fixtures operating at 800 mA. The cool white phosphor tone suits task-oriented environments where neutral to slightly cool illumination is acceptable. Standard packaging is 15 lamps per case, which aligns with common stocking quantities for facility maintenance and wholesale supply.

Key Features

• 85-watt high output rapid start operation at 800 milliamperes
• 6,250 initial lumens at 77 degrees F for strong light output in commercial fixtures
• 4,200 K cool white phosphor with a CRI of 60
• T12 tube shape, 72 inches nominal length, 1.5 inches diameter
• Recessed double contact base for high output T12 fixture compatibility
• Rated 12,000-hour lamp life based on 3-hour start cycles

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement for 8-foot high output T12 fluorescent fixtures using recessed double contact lampholders and 800 mA high output ballasts.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician with the fixture de-energized and the ballast fully discharged before handling. Verify the existing ballast is rated for 800 mA high output operation before installing this lamp. Handle the lamp by the base ends to avoid contaminating the tube surface, and confirm the recessed double contact pins seat fully in both lampholders before restoring power. Dispose of spent fluorescent lamps in accordance with applicable local and federal regulations governing mercury-containing lamps.