Product Information Bulletin
SYLVANIA DULUX® EL BR30 DIMMABLE
Electronic Compact Fluorescent Lamps
• Saves 77% in energy compared
to the similar 65W BR30 FLOOD
incandescent lamp
• Designed to operate in circuits controlled
by standard electronic dimmers *
• 6000 hour average rated lamp life
• Flicker-free starting
• 2700° K — warm white deluxe colour,
similar to incandescent
• Excellent colour rendition (82 CRI)
• Dimmable down to 10%
• Operating temperature range
0°F (-18°C) to 100°F (+40°C)
* Check to determine the compatibility with electronic compact
fluorescent lamps before using this product with electronic
timers or photocell devices. Incompatibility can cause
premature lamp failure.
DULUX® EL 15 watt BR30 DIMMABLE lamps may be used
to replace standard 65W BR30 incandescent lamps in circuits
controlled by standard electronic dimmers*.
With superior energy savings and long life, DULUX® EL 15 Watt
BR30 DIMMABLE lamps are a brilliant alternative to incandescent
types.
Product Availability
Lamp Type
Wattage
Reflector BR30 Dimmable
15W
Application Information
Applications
Application Notes
Ceiling fixtures
Recessed fixtures
Difficult to service areas
1. Outdoor application - use only in enclosed fixtures
to avoid exposure to weather
2. Do not use in emergency exit fixtures or lights
3. Meets CSA, FCC and UL requirements
4. Never disassemble or modify lamp
5. Use only 120V AC, 60Hz circuit
6. Install and remove lamp from fixture grasping plastic base
7. Best performance achieved when operated at 77°F/25°C
CF-DIM-E
Sample Specification
Lamp shall be a DULUX® EL
15 Watt BR30 compact
fluorescent lamp. Lamp shall
have a correlated colour
temperature of 2700°K and
a CRI of 82. Average rated
lamp life shall be 6000 hours.
Lamp Comparison
CFL
Lumens
Life
CF13EL/BR30/DIMM
600
Similar
Incandescent
6000
65W/BR30/FL
Incandescent
Lumens
Life
560
2000
Watts
Saved
Energy*
Savings
CFL life vs.
Incandescent
50
$30
3X
*Energy savings over life of DULUX® EL lamp at $0.10/kWh
B
Dimensions
MOL
(A)
(in.)
(B)
Diameter (in.)
CF15EL/BR30/DIMM
5.60
3.75
A
Ordering and Specification Information
Item
Number
29465
Ordering
Abbreviation
CF15EL/BR30/DIMM*
Pkg.
1/box, 6/cs
Bulb
Type
BR30
Replaced
Incandescent
Wattage
65
Nominal
Wattage
15
Initial
Lumens
600
Colour
Temp.
2700°K
Average
Rated
Life (hrs.)
6000
CRI
82
*May be used with standard electronic incandescent wall dimmers.
Technical Information
Dulux EL 2700K (Warm White Deluxe)
Typical Fluorescent Lamp Mortality
100
0.16
90
0.14
Normalized Spectral Power
(W/nm per 1,000 lm)
70
60
50
40
30
20
0.12
0.10
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02
10
0
0.00
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
03/07
0
WAVELENGTH (nm)
PERCENT RATED LIFE
Ordering Guide
CF
Compact
Fluorescent
/
15
Wattage:
15 watts
EL
Electronic
Ballast
BR30
BR = Bulged Reflector
OSRAM SYLVANIA LTD.
Headquarters
2001 Drew Road
Mississauga, ON L5S 1S4
Phone: 1-800-283-2852
Fax: 1-800-667-6772
Visit our website:
www.sylvania.com
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DULUX is a registered trademark of OSRAM GmbH, Germany, used under license.
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DIMMABLE
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PERCENT SURVIVING
80