PLL18/865 - 18 Watt - 10.5 Inch Twin Tube CFL - 4-pin 2G11 Base - 6500K Full Spectrum 1050 Lumen - 36,000 Life Hours

Illuminate your spaces with precision, performance, and crisp daylight clarity using the PLL18/865 18-Watt Twin Tube Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL). Engineered for energy efficiency and vibrant visual accuracy, this premium plug-in bulb features a 10.5-inch twin-tube design, a 4-pin 2G11 base, and delivers a striking 6500K full-spectrum daylight white glow, making it ideal for applications that demand clarity and true color fidelity.

Whether you're outfitting commercial environments, office spaces, educational facilities, or industrial workstations, this lamp ensures high lumen output, low power consumption, and long service life—backed by up to 36,000 hours of operational longevity when paired with a compatible ballast.

🔆 Full-Spectrum Daylight – 6500K

At a crisp 6500K, this lamp offers a full-spectrum daylight white color temperature, closely mimicking natural sunlight. The result is a clean, invigorating light ideal for detail-oriented tasks, visual inspection areas, and spaces requiring enhanced contrast and minimal eye strain. It's especially beneficial in locations where color differentiation and brightness are critical—such as graphic design studios, print shops, laboratories, and healthcare settings.

⚡ Energy-Efficient Brightness – 1050 Lumens at 18W

Delivering 1050 lumens at just 18 watts, this twin tube CFL provides an excellent lumens-per-watt ratio, significantly reducing energy usage compared to traditional incandescent bulbs. You benefit from bright, evenly dispersed illumination without the high cost of operation, making this a smart choice for both retrofitting and new installations.

🛠️ High-Quality Construction – Twin Tube Design

The twin parallel tubes are designed for compact form and reliable performance. This configuration allows the lamp to fit into narrow fixtures while maximizing surface area for light diffusion. It also helps reduce glare and shadowing, resulting in smooth, even lighting ideal for overhead troffers, recessed cans, and under-cabinet fixtures.

🔌 Plug-and-Play 2G11 Base – Hassle-Free Replacement

Equipped with a 4-pin 2G11 plug-in base, the PLL18/865 is compatible with a wide range of electronic ballasts. Installation is as simple as plug-and-go, with no rewiring required when used as a replacement for similar 18W 2G11-based lamps. The 2G11 base ensures a secure fit and excellent electrical contact for long-term stability.

📏 Dimensions & Compatibility

• Length: 10.5 inches (267 mm)

• Width: ~1.7 inches (43 mm)

• Depth/Height: ~1.1 inches (28 mm)

• Base Type: 4-Pin 2G11

• Input Voltage: Operates with compatible ballasts at 120–277V (varies by ballast)

• Shape: Twin Tube CFL (TT5 Form Factor)

Fits seamlessly into:

• Fluorescent troffer fixtures

• Surface-mounted ceiling fixtures

• Under-cabinet lighting systems

• Wall sconces and display case lights

🎨 Color Accuracy – High CRI Performance

With a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 82+, the PLL18/865 provides reliable and accurate color rendering—allowing colors to appear more natural and vibrant compared to lower-quality fluorescent lamps. This makes it ideal for locations where visual fidelity matters, such as art classrooms, retail displays, and medical facilities.

🕓 Extended Lifespan – Up to 36,000 Hours

Built for endurance, this CFL is rated for a 36,000-hour life span under optimal conditions. That means fewer replacements, reduced maintenance costs, and increased overall fixture uptime—especially beneficial for hard-to-reach installations or high-use commercial environments.

🔇 Quiet Operation – Flicker-Free Start

Thanks to modern ballast compatibility, this lamp ensures silent, flicker-free operation, eliminating the buzzing and slow warm-up associated with older fluorescent technology. It’s designed for environments where consistent and stable light is critical for focus and productivity.

✅ Ideal Applications

• Commercial and retail environments

• Hospitals and clinics

• Offices and conference rooms

• Laboratories and testing stations

• Schools, libraries, and learning centers

• Task lighting and workbench setups

• Garage and workshop fixtures

• Aquariums or vivariums (when full-spectrum is desired)

♻️ Eco-Friendly Benefits

This energy-efficient lamp not only helps you cut electricity costs but also supports sustainable building practices. By reducing wattage and extending lamp lifespan, it contributes to lower environmental impact and better long-term resource conservation.

Note: As with all CFLs, proper disposal is required due to trace mercury content. Recycle responsibly according to local guidelines.

🔄 Compatible Replacements For:

This lamp is a direct replacement for most 18W 2G11 base twin-tube CFLs, including those by GE, Philips, Sylvania, and Osram:

• F18BX/865/2G11

• CF18DTT/865

• PLL18W/865

• DULUX L 18W/865

Upgrade your lighting environment with the PLL18/865 – a high-performance, long-lasting compact fluorescent lamp engineered for clarity, consistency, and energy savings.