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The 5 Fluorescent Tube Lighting Options

Lighting is one of the most important aspects of a room. The type of light can change the mood, atmosphere, and ambiance of a room. Fluorescent tubes are one way to add light to your home. They are affordable and come in many different styles. However, there are 5 different options for fluorescent tubes that you can choose from when shopping for them.<br>

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The 5 Fluorescent Tube Lighting Options

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  1. The 5 Fluorescent Tube LightingOptions Lighting isoneofthemostimportantaspectsof aroom.Thetypeoflightcanchange themood,atmosphere,andambianceof a room.Fluorescenttubesareonewaytoadd light to your home. They are a"ordable and come in many di"erent styles. However, there are 5 di"erent options for fluorescent tubes that you can choose from when shopping forthem. T5 FluorescentTube TheT5fluorescenttubeisthemostcommontypeoffluorescentlight.Ithas adiameter of5/8inch,andit is availableinlengthsof2to20feet.TheT5tubeis alsoknownas a compactfluorescentlamporCFL.Itcontainsmercury,soitshouldnotbethrowninto garbage or recyclingbins. T8 FluorescentTube TheT8fluorescenttubehas a diameterof8/9inch,anditis available inlengthsof2to 20feet.TheT8tubehasanaveragelifespanthatisapproximately10timeslongerthan theT5tube,makingitmorecost-e"ectiveovertime. Anewerstylethat is 8inchesinlengthandprovidesmoreenergyekciency T12 FluorescentTube TheT12fluorescenttubeisa traditionalfluorescenttubewitha lengthof12inches. U-Bend FluorescentTube AU-BendFluorescentTubeisa typeoffluorescenttubethatisbentinto a“U”shape. The bend in the tube allows for more light to be emitted from the lamp and also providesmoreprotectiontothelamp. TheU-BendFluorescentTubewascreatedbyGeorgeH. Ballin1932andhasbeenused since then in many applications including hospitals, okces, schools, and residential buildings.

  2. Linear FluorescentTube Fluorescent lights are the most common form of lighting in okces and retail stores. Linearfluorescenttubesareatypeoffluorescentlightthatiscommonlyusedinokce buildings. Linearfluorescenttubesprovide alotoflightfortheirsizeandcanbeusedtoreplace incandescentlights,orothertypesoffluorescentlights,suchascompactfluorescents. Linearfluorescentlampsproducemorelightperwattthanothertypesoffluorescent. They also last twice as long as compact fluorescents and produce less heat than incandescentbulbs. What is a FluorescentTube? Afluorescenttubeisa typeoflightbulbthatemits visible lightwhenanelectriccurrent passes throughit. Fluorescenttubesaremostoftenusedinokcebuildings,schools,factories,andother indoorspaces.Theyarealsoknownasfluorescentlightsorjustfluorescents. Types ofTubes Thecoolwhitefluorescenttubeis a popularchoiceformanyokces.Ithas a whiterlight thanothertypesoftubesandit is easierontheeyes. Thewarmwhitefluorescenttubeisanothertypeoftubethatyoumightfindinan okce.Ithasa yellowishtinttoitanditprovidesmorewarmththanthecoolwhite fluorescenttube. How to Shop for Tubes and Make the RightChoice Lightingisanimportantaspectofeveryhome.Itcanmakethedi"erencebetween a roomthat is welcomingandonethat is cold. Therearemanytypesoflightbulbstochoosefromandeachtypehasitsownbenefits anddrawbacks. Themostcommontypesoflightbulbsarefluorescent,halogen,LED,and incandescent. Fluorescentlightbulbsareenergyekcientbecausetheyuselesspowerthanotherkinds ofbulbs;however,theycanemitabluishhuethatsomepeoplefindunappealing.

  3. Wrap itup Fluorescent tube lights are a cost-e"ective, energy-ekcient, andversatile lighting option. They are also popular in many retail establishments and okces. If you need help decidingwhichfluorescenttubelighttobuy,pleaseletusknowandwewillgladlyassist you.

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