T8 T12 Bulbs

T8 fluorescent bulbs are just as bright as the t12 and much more economical.

T8 t12 bulbs.

For example a typical t5 bulb is 46 inches long rather than the 48 inches 4 foot of t8 and t12 bulbs. The t12 is 1 5 inches in diameter and the t8 is 1 inch in diameter. These are the basic different characteristics of each different fluorescent lamp type that is most commonly used in offices and commercial industrial lighting all across the world. T8 40 watt replacement universal fit linear t12 led tube light bulb daylight 30 pack model 539163 view the philips led tube light bulb collection.

Philips 32 watt 4 ft. T8 40 watt replacement universal fit linear t12 led tube light bulb daylight 30 pack model 539163 view the philips led tube light bulb collection 203 62 package 6 79 bulb 203 62 package 6. T8 t12 fluorescent bulb 7200 lumen 5000k model 64101162 59 97 59 97. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

Linear led tube light bulb retrofit conversion kit replaces 8 ft. Eti 48 watt 4 ft. The t12 is an older generation fluorescent bulb that generates light through electromagnetic induction which is considered less efficient method of creating light compared to that of newer electronic based circuits. The t12 runs on a magnetic ballast and a t8 operates on an electronic ballast.

Linear replacement universal fit led tube light bulb cool white 4000k 10 pack model 539155 view the philips led tube light bulb collection. The t8 tubes are slightly smaller at 1 inch in diameter compared to the 1 5 inch diameter of t12 tubes. T8 40 watt replacement universal fit linear t12 led tube light bulb daylight 30 pack model 539163 view the philips led tube light bulb collection 203 62 package 6 79 bulb 203 62 package 6. The t12 fixtures tended to use magnetic ballasts.

Conversion kits are available with a ballast allowing t5 bulbs to fit t8 and t12 fixtures. T8 lamps have a 1 inch diameter and t12 lamps are 1 5 inches in diameter. Philips 32 watt 4 ft. Although brightness is basically the same less energy is used by the t8.

A 48 inch t8 lamp produces 2 600 design lumens using 32 watts while the same size t12 lamp produces 2 520 design lumens using 40 watts. The t8 models cost almost half of the t12. Philips 32 watt 4 ft. T5 bulbs save money over time because of a longer lifespan while producing more light with less wattage.