T8 is to replaces the old T12 fluorescent lamp without any modification of the fixture. T8 refer to 1-inch or 26 mm diameter fluorescent lamp. T8 fluorescent lamps with electronic ballast have become the standard for new fixtures and retrofits in commercial office buildings, schools, and a...
Conclusions excerpt:CALiPER testing of currently available LED replacements for 4-ft T12 and T8 fluorescent lamps indicates a significant performance gap between the two technologies. Light-emitting diode linear replacement lamps are marketed as one-for-one drop-in retrofits for general fluorescent appl...
T8 Bi-Pin 48" 36000 2470 30 $9.95 1'' F40T12/TL (rplsm*) CRI 90 40 T12 Bi-Pin 48" 36000 2200 30 $9.20 1.5'' *These 2 Fluorescent lamps above differ from the orginal True Light lamp. The True Light's rating was 5760 Kelvin. The present manufactures's claim is 5000 Kelvin. ...
the insides of fluorescent light bulbs are coated in a thin layer of phosphor — specifically, a blend of mixed phosphates. The phosphor layer blocks most of the ultraviolet light and what remains is emitted as visible light. Depending on the desired light color, the blend of phosphates in th...
EU Opinion on Mercury in Certain Energy-saving Light Bulbs. European Commission Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks. 2010. Vithayasrichareon P, MacGill IF, Nakawiro T. Assessing the sustainability challenges for electricity industries in ASEAN newly industrial risi...