T4 Fluorescent Tube / Bulb 10W

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coming under the category of bulk standard white, this colour temperature is considered suitable for a wide variety of commercial purposes

The number of watts will be indicated after the F on the fluorescent tube. As an example, an F8 tube with 24 watts will have the number F24T8. The level of light output will also have a bearing on the wattage of the fluorescent tube. The efficacy of the fluorescent tube will range from around 16 lumens per watt for a 4-watt tube with a regular ballast to more than 100 lumens per watt for a tube featuring a modern electronic ballast. The level of light emitted from the fluorescent tube is also affected by the lamp temperature in the coldest area of the lamp. Fluorescent Tube Choices by Size T4 tubes are the smallest of the fluorescent bulb sizes, at only 4 eighths of an inch (0.5 in). Their size is what makes T4 lights popular for under cabinet lighting purposes and accent lighting for displays or a staircase. Ideally, there will be legible coding on the fluorescent tube indicating the key characteristics. As an example, you might see the code F32T8. The F in this instance will indicate the fluorescence. The 32 corresponds to the number of watts or length in inches. The T is specific to the tubular shaping. Finally, the 8 corresponds to the diameter in eighths of an inch (this may be represented in millimetres rounded to the nearest millimetre). What Does a Starter Do in a Fluorescent Light?

The most commonly available is the T8 bulbs. This type of fluorescent tube lighting is the most popular because of its high CRi and many color temperature options.

But first, you must know whether you are looking for office lighting with a lot of lumens or something with a softer light as this will make a difference to the option you require. T4 Fluorescent Lights If you would like to switch out a T5 light for a T8 light or vice versa then you will need to use a ballast. Finding the correct ballast size may also take some effort as there is no industry standard for them. T12 Tube T8 lights are a good choice for an adjustable lighting system because of their color temperature range from a soft yellow-white to bright daylight. You will also have several options that you can connect to a dimmer. categorised as an extra warm white, this colour temperature is typically featured in fluorescent tubes designed for domestic use

T8 fluorescent tubing is the ideal option if you want to see a good level of detail. The high levels of colour rendering allow property areas and items to be shown to full effect. These tubes have a life expectancy of up to 15,000 and require a relatively low level of maintenance. Are T8 and T12 Fluorescent Bulbs Interchangeable? These tubes from Leyton Lighting have plastic end caps that can be removed. This makes the tube slightly shorter which can help with installation into some brands of light fitting.