This is because led lights cut energy usage by around 50 60.
Convert 8 ft t12 fluorescent tubes to t5.
The main difference between t8 and t12 tubes is the tube s diameter.
T12 vs t8 fluorescent tubes.
These t8 retrofit kits will convert your 8 1 lamp fluorescent fixture to 4 2 lamp and your 8 2 lamp fluorescent fixture to 4 4.
This is why you will often see long t8 lighting in 4 foot light tubes 6 feet and 8 feet lengths.
Converting a t12 fixture into a t8 fixture can be easily done with a retrofit conversion kit.
Orilis 24w 6500k led t8 tubes 2 3 port connectors 4 wire nuts and solid copper wires.
All these bulbs can be used vice versa so long as they share the same bi pin connections on the base the 2 pins at the end of the tube and have the right milliamp power supply requirements.
While t12 led lamps are 12 8 and t5 measures 5 8 inches.
Most kits come with all material needed to convert a 4 foot or 8 foot t12 light fixture and complete instructions which vary by fixture size and lamp count.
In addition to solving the problems above replacing your 8ft fluorescent shop lights with led tubes also significantly reduces operating costs over time.
Avoid the hassles of running fluorescent lights.
T8 led tubes won t fall out if.
10 pack e simpo t5 to t8 adapter t5 to t8 endcap converter used for retrofitting t5 fixture with t8 tube rohs z1054 orilis 4 light fluorescent to led retrofit conversion kit includes 8 lamp holders 4 4 ft.
Snap 80 less energy.
T8 lighting tends to be more expensive and have a shorter lifespan of around 15 000 hours but can last up to 50 000 hours if you choose the led alternatives.
T12 tubes are 1 5 in diameter while t8s are just one inch.
Kits are readily available and can be installed with a few basic electrical tools.
For instance the more popular and often the best t8 led lamps have a one inch diameter 1 8.
Option 1 convert 8 fluorescent fixtures to 4 2 lamp or 4 lamp.
If it is at all possible we advise converting your 8 fluorescent t8 t12 fixtures to allow for 4 led t8 lamps to be installed.
Converting to led can make such a difference for any workspace.
Compared to t5 lighting the 8 foot t8 tube lights are less economical.
Any t8 led tube will also fit a t12 fluorescent fixture.