Osram Puritec HNS 55W – UV-C T8 filament

This 55 W UV-C lamp is intended for hobbyists who run UV sterilisers on aquarium, pond or fish-pond water and need a replacement tube. It is a T8 lamp with a G13 bipin base, the same type as the Philips TUV T8 55W G55 that it is listed to replace directly.

Why it matters

• UV-C radiation in the 100–280 nm range is the working principle behind this lamp, and the supplier states that it kills microorganisms quickly and over large volumes of water.
• The T8 format has a 26 mm tube diameter, so it matches the 26 mm T8 lamp format used in compatible housings.
• The G13 bipin base is the standard two-pin connection for 55 W T8 units, so no adapter is needed when it matches your existing unit.
• Listed as a direct replacement for the Philips TUV T8 55W G55, which simplifies swapping a worn lamp in an existing steriliser.

Specifications

• Model: Osram Germicidal Puritec HNS 55W G13
• Brand: Evolution
• Symbol: Evo zarnik 55W
• EAN: 5903900044813
• Power: 55 W
• Lamp type: T8, tube diameter 26 mm
• Length: approx. 90 cm
• Base: G13 bipin (also described as G55)
• Wavelength range: UV-C, 100–280 nm
• Weight: 0.15 kg
• Direct replacement for: Philips TUV T8 55W G55

What it works with

The lamp is designed for UV-C sterilisers and housings in aquarium, pond and fish-pond setups that take a 55 W T8 lamp with a G13 base. Check the socket type and tube length of your unit against the specifications above before ordering, since the lamp is listed as about 90 cm long.