See Clearly and Comfortably - PL Bulb Type A - Magnetic Ballast
The output of a 13 watt OttLite tube is roughly equivalent to that of a 60 watt incandescent bulb. Think of all that energy you’re not paying for! What will you do with that extra change?
Maybe grab some gear for your favorite craft or hobby—because with an OttLite bulb you’ll enjoy crisp colors and clear details. So no matter what it is you love to do, with our low-heat, low-glare illumination you can enjoy it longer.

Incandescent bulbs are kind of like dinosaurs. Once, they dominated the planet. They came in every size, shape, and wattage. But then…something happened. No one knows exactly when incandescent bulbs started to dim, but soon a new species of bulb emerged to take their place: the CFL.
And from those humble beginnings, the OttLite 508® Natural Sunlight Illumination bulbs has risen to the apex of the lighting food chain. Welcome to the evolution of the light bulb.

"The older 13 Watt Replacement Tube is for lamps with a magnetic ballast. To keep it simple, we'll call this tube Option 1. The newer kind of tube is used with lamps that have an electronic ballast. We'll call them
Option 2. How do you tell the difference? Glad you asked! We've put together this handy-dandy guide to help: How do you tell the difference? Glad you asked! We’ve put together this handy-dandy guide to help:

1. When did you buy your lamp?
Before January 2008 → Option 1.

After January 2008 ? See Question 2.

2. Is there an “E” on your tube, lamp or bulb box? Note that there are three places the “E” might appear.
Yes? → Option 2.
No? → Option 1.

Still not sure? Please contact our customer service at 800-842-8848. They’ll be delighted to help!

Features:

• For use only as a replacement bulb with specific OttLite® lamps
• See the difference! Amazing color and detail clarity
• Energy efficient bulb rated to last up to 10,000 hours (Replacement PL bulb type A)

SKU

T13330