Will this fit a standard 24-inch fluorescent fixture?

Yes. It is an F20T12 tube 24 inches long with the usual bi-pin base, so it fits fixtures made for that size.

Is it a direct replacement for an older T12 tube?

Yes, if your fixture takes a 20-watt T12 tube. Check the ballast is rated for F20T12 lamps.

What color is the light?

4100K cool white. It reads neutral-to-cool, closer to office lighting than a warm home bulb.

Does it render colors well?

No. Its CRI is 62, so colors look duller than under tubes rated in the 80s. Use it where color accuracy does not matter.

Yes. The ALTO line is Philips' reduced-mercury version, which helps with disposal rules in many states.

Philips 27332-6 - F20T12/CW/ALTO - 20 Watt Fluorescent Tube - T12 - 4100K

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Our take on the Philips 27332-6 - F20T12/CW/ALTO - 20 Watt Fluorescent Tube - T12 - 4100K

This is a 20-watt T12 fluorescent tube, 24 inches long, in a 4100K cool white color. It puts out about 1,200 initial lumens and is rated for 9,000 hours. The ALTO line is Philips' low-mercury version, so it meets disposal rules in many states. Its color rendering index of 62 is low, so colors look duller than under a tube with a CRI in the 80s. It suits under-cabinet and utility fixtures that take a 24-inch T12 tube, not kitchens or anywhere color accuracy matters.

Best forReplacing a 24-inch T12 tube in a utility or under-cabinet fixtureBuyers who need low-mercury tubes for disposal rulesCool white light for garages, closets and workspaces

Pros

Standard F20T12 base fits common 24-inch fixtures
Low-mercury ALTO construction
9,000-hour rated life
1,200 initial lumens for a 20-watt tube

Cons

CRI of 62 makes colors look flat
4100K cool white is not a warm home tone
T12 tubes are being phased out in favor of T8

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 518 ratings

Buyers rate it well, mostly for fitting and working as a straight replacement. Complaints center on the cool white tone and dull color rendering.

What people mention

FitPraisedBuyers say it drops into standard 24-inch T12 fixtures without trouble.
Color renderingCriticisedReviewers note colors look washed out under its low CRI.
Light toneMixedSome find the 4100K cool white harsh for home rooms, fine for utility spaces.
LifespanPraisedOwners report it lasts close to its rated hours.

About the Philips 27332-6 - F20T12/CW/ALTO - 20 Watt Fluorescent Tube - T12 - 4100K

This Philips F20T12 is a 20-watt T12 fluorescent tube with a 4100K color temperature, sold under the Cool White (CW) designation. It is 24 inches long.

The tube produces 1,200 initial lumens and has a color rendering index (CRI) of 62. Its rated life is 9,000 hours.

Brand: Philips
Model: 27332-6 (F20T12/CW/ALTO)
Wattage: 20 watts
Bulb type: F20T12 (T12)
Color temperature: 4100 Kelvin
CRI: 62
Length: 24 in.
Initial lumens: 1,200
Rated life: 9,000 hours
UPC: 031293155429

Specifications

color: OtherSource

Questions and answers

Will this fit a standard 24-inch fluorescent fixture?: Yes. It is an F20T12 tube 24 inches long with the usual bi-pin base, so it fits fixtures made for that size.
Is it a direct replacement for an older T12 tube?: Yes, if your fixture takes a 20-watt T12 tube. Check the ballast is rated for F20T12 lamps.
What color is the light?: 4100K cool white. It reads neutral-to-cool, closer to office lighting than a warm home bulb.
Does it render colors well?: No. Its CRI is 62, so colors look duller than under tubes rated in the 80s. Use it where color accuracy does not matter.
Is it low mercury?: Yes. The ALTO line is Philips' reduced-mercury version, which helps with disposal rules in many states.
How many tubes are in the box?: One tube.
Where is the Philips 27332-6 - F20T12/CW/ALTO - 20 Watt Fluorescent Tube - T12 - 4100K cheapest?: At Walmart, for $13.75, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Philips 27332-6 - F20T12/CW/ALTO - 20 Watt Fluorescent Tube - T12 - 4100K?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings.