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What is the difference between a T8 and T12 fluorescent tube?
T12 lamps have a diameter of 1 ½ inches (or 12/8th of an inch.) T8 lamps are fluorescent lights one inch (or 8/8ths) in diameter. T5 lamps are 5/8th in diameter. The smaller the lamps the more energy efficient they are.
What is the difference between T8 and T5 tubes?
The major physical difference between T5 and T8 light bulbs is the length and diameter of the tube itself. The T5 tends to be slightly shorter than the T8 tube, and is significantly smaller in diameter. This factor is important to consider when looking at your fixture, because the two tubes are not interchangeable.
Can you replace T12 fluorescent tubes with T8?
The easiest and lowest price option to replace a T12 is a T8 linear fluorescent. They have become the go-to option for pre-existing T12s. If you still have magnetic ballasts, switching to a T8 will require a ballast swap. Another option is to move forward with an LED retrofit.
Which is brighter T8 or T5?
If you want to high bright led tube lights, you can first choose T8 led tube. because the T8 tube light is high brighter than t5 tube. T5 led tube light, which is less filled with electrons and inert gas. In contrast, If you want to creat a darker lighting environment.
Are T8 fluorescent bulbs being discontinued?
US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations began phasing out various sizes of commercial fluorescent light bulbs in 2012. About all you can get today is the fluorescent workhorse of commercial lighting—the T81 bulb. By January 26, 2018 even T8s will be banned to align with new DOE energy efficiency standards.
How big is a T8 fluorescent light bulb?
A T8 light bulb is a linear tube with 1 inch (2.54 cm) diameter. It can have a bi-pin or single pin base that plugs in to the sockets of a fixture. Fluorescent tube lights use low-pressure mercury-vapor gas and after a large amount of electricity is applied to the tube, it creates an electric arc of power that energizes the mercury vapor.
Can a T5, T8 and T12 light bulb be replaced?
The T5 also maintains maximum light output for most of the bulb’s lifetime. T5, T8 and T12 LED (light emitting diode) replacement tubes currently on the market fit into existing fluorescent fixtures.
What are the different sizes of fluorescent tubes?
There are 4 different fluorescent tube sizes; T4, T5, T8, and T12. The T stands for tubular and the numbers are an index for the diameter (in inches) of the tube light.
How much is a T8 bulb at Toolstation?
A wide range of T8 Fluorescent Tubes at Toolstation from only £1.88. Available in branch for collection and for next day delivery. 1 – 17 of 17 results. Max.