The Lamp,fluorescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-480-0789, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6240-01-480-0789
Item Name
Lamp,fluorescent
FSC / FSG
6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps
Status
ACTIVE
Base Style
MEDIUM BIPIN (FLUORESCENT)
Rated Average Life
HOURS
Bulb Designator
T-12
Wattage Rating
20.000 WATTS
Emitted Light Characteristic
NATURAL
Bulb Style
T (TUBULAR)
Average Life Rating in Hours
14000.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
F20T12VLX
3/9Design control — primary reference
Verilux, Inc.
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 6240 — Electric Lamps
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
6240-00-000-0101
6240-00-000-0101 · Item name not on file
6240-00-001-1436
COVER,LAMP
6240-00-001-1519
LAMP,CARTRIDGE
6240-00-001-1519
LAMP,CARTRIDGE
6240-00-001-1520
LAMP,CARTRIDGE
6240-00-001-1521
LAMP,CARTRIDGE
6240-00-001-1541
6240-00-001-1541 · Item name not on file
6240-00-001-1545
6240-00-001-1545 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6240-01-480-0789?
NSN 6240-01-480-0789 is a Lamp,fluorescent, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 6240-01-480-0789?
Key specifications for 6240-01-480-0789: Base Style: MEDIUM BIPIN (FLUORESCENT); Rated Average Life: HOURS; Bulb Designator: T-12; Overall Length: 24.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 7 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6240-01-480-0789 hazardous material?
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.