What is the standard size for fluorescent light fixture?
Fluorescent circline tubes are typically 1 and 1/8 of an inch in diameter. Their outside diameter (which is measuring the circle from one end to the other) comes in four options – 6, 8, 12, and 16 inches.
Can you replace a standard fluorescent tube with an LED tube?
Yes, you can replace fluorescent tubes with LED tubes or LED-integrated fixtures. If you just want to replace the bulbs, you can use plug-and-play, direct-wire, or hybrid LED tubes. Plug-and-play tubes are the easiest to install as they do not require any rewiring to the fixture.
Can LED tubes fit in fluorescent fixtures?
Many LED tubes are “plug and play”, meaning you can just install them like you would a fluorescent bulb. For this to be true, look for bulbs that are “ballast-compatible” meaning that they can use the ballast already installed in your fluorescent fixture to power the LEDs.
What is the difference between T8 and T12?
The main difference between T8 and T12 tubes is the tube’s diameter. T12 tubes are 1.5″ in diameter while T8s are just one inch. All other things—socket sizes, lengths, distance between pins—are the same. T8 LED tubes won’t fall out if you try to install them in a T12 fixture—they’ll fit just fine.
How long is a 6ft fluorescent tube?
Answers
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Length (Imperial) | 6 ft |
| Life Length | 20,000 hours |
| Light Bulb Technology | Fluorescent |
| Light Bulb Type | T8 |
Are T8 and T12 fluorescent tubes interchangeable?
Quick answer first: Any T8 LED tube will also fit a T12 fluorescent fixture!
Do you have to bypass ballast for LED lights?
An LED light does not require a ballast because it uses a component called a “driver” to regulate the power going into the bulb.