Fluorescent Light Sizes

Linear fluorescent tubes are the most common type of fluorescent lamps.

Fluorescent light sizes.

When you are trying to replace fluorescent lighting whether with leds or another tube you will need to understand the difference between tube light sizes. The difference is in the diameter. Sizes and types of fluorescent lights. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

An electric current in the gas excites mercury vapor which produces short wave ultraviolet light that then causes a phosphor coating on the inside of the lamp to glow a fluorescent lamp converts electrical energy into useful light much more efficiently. A full spectrum light is recommended for display areas high security areas and spaces which look best in natural light. You can tell the size and maximum wattage rating for a fluorescent tube by the code detailing its dimensions. Linear t5 fluorescent tube light bulb cool white 4100k model 546473 8 67 8 67.

Philips 8 watt 12 in. Fluorescent tube lighting comes in a range of sizes. Determining the tube size of the fluorescent light will help you decide which tube lighting is a suitable replacement. Tube lights also known as linear light bulbs are frequently used in office buildings kitchens work spaces and commercial installations as well as homes with varying sizes and brightness levels this guide reviews the different types and configurations of tube lights both fluorescent and led so you can choose the best tube lights for your light fixtures and other lighting needs.

There are three common sizes shown in the chart the below. T8 for example means tubular t followed by. Philips 40 watt t12 u bent linear fluorescent tube light bulb 4 ft. In the 1990s manufacturers began to add a numeric code describing a lamp s color to the string of characters identifying the model replacing the cw wwx etc designations.

In this code 70 means a cri between 70 and 79. Ge 60 watt 96 in single pin t12 4100 k cool white fluorescent light bulb 15 pack item 903841. Lamps are typically identified by a code such as fxxty where f is for fluorescent the first number xx indicates either the power in watts or length in inches the t indicates that the shape of the bulb is tubular and the last number y is the diameter in eighths of an inch sometimes in millimeters rounded up to the nearest millimeter. All fluorescent lamps use the same technology but there are several different variations and sizes.

Fluorescent tubes come in a range of sizes. Find the lightbulbs shape you re looking for with this visual chart detailed illustrations of bulb shapes include a19 mr16 par and linear fluorescent tubes. T12s are 1 5 inch diameter.