BS 1853-2 is applicable to those fluorescent lamps which are not specified in BS EN 60081:1994, BS EN 60901:1994, BS EN 61195:1994 or BS EN 61199:1994. BS 1853-2 specifies the characteristics of fluorescent lamps for general lighting service, which have pre-heated cathodes and which operate from 50 Hz a.c. mains with or without the aid of a starter and in association with ballasts conforming to BS EN 60920:1991 and BS EN 60921:1991.
BS 1853-2 on general lighting service is helpful for:
Having access to reliable guidelines is essential to prepare and use quality fluorescent lamps for general lighting service. BS 1853-2 provides manufacturers with the lamp specifications, sampling and marking specifications, along with the mechanical, physical and starting characteristics which allows them to effectively manufacture and test fluorescent lamps for general lighting service.
BS 1853-2 provides users with efficient and standardized general lighting service.