BS EN 60969:1993

What is BS EN 60969 - Self-ballasted lamps about? 

BS EN 60969 specifies the performance requirements together with the test methods and conditions required to show compliance of tubular fluorescent and other gas-discharge lamps with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self-ballasted lamps) intended for domestic and similar general lighting purposes having: 

• A rated wattage up to 60 W 
• A rated voltage of 100 V to 250 V 
• Edison screw or bayonet caps 

The requirements of BS EN 60969 is relate only to type testing. 

Who is BS EN 60969 - Self-ballasted lamps for? 

BS EN 60969 on self-ballasted lamps is helpful for: 

• Factories and storage units 
• Domestic and commercial requirements 
• Hospitals and medical institutes 
• Electrical engineering industry  

Why should you use BS EN 60969 - Self-ballasted lamps? 

Having access to reliable guidelines is essential to prepare and use quality self-ballasted lamps.

BS EN 60969 provides manufacturers with dimensions, test conditions, starting and run-up requirements and lumen maintenance requirements which allows them to effectively manufacture and test self-ballasted lamps.  

BS EN 60969 provides users with efficient and standardized self-ballasted lamps.