Fluorescent Examples
Example: F40T12CWSSECO
F= Fluorescent
40= Wattage
T= Tubular
12= Size; 12/8" or 1 1/2" Diameter
CW= Color: Cool White
SS= Super Saver in this case 34 watts
ECO= Ecologic or Environmentally Friendly (Low Mercury)
Example: CF23EL830/MED
CF= Compact Fluorescent
23= Wattage
EL= Electronic Start
8= CRI "Color Rendering Index"
30=Color: Warm White
MED= Medium Screw Base "Standard Edison Base"