Purely Products PUVLB516 16-Watt UV-C Germicidal Ultraviolet Replacement Bulb Non-chemical approach to disinfection; Bulb is 15-millimeter wide, 12-Inch in length and fits the T5 Bi mini base At least 16,000 microwatt seconds per square centimeter but many units actually have a much higher dosage Commonly found in laboratories, hospitals and clinics to sterilize surgical equipment 8,000 hours or more of normal usage Prevents DNA of germs to reproduce