Convert 8 Ft T12 Fluorescent Tubes To T5

Orilis 24w 6500k led t8 tubes 2 3 port connectors 4 wire nuts and solid copper wires.

Convert 8 ft t12 fluorescent tubes to t5.

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. Compared to t5 lighting the 8 foot t8 tube lights are less economical. T12 tubes are 1 5 in diameter while t8s are just one inch. Snap 80 less energy.

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. For instance the more popular and often the best t8 led lamps have a one inch diameter 1 8. Any t8 led tube will also fit a t12 fluorescent fixture. This is because led lights cut energy usage by around 50 60.

Converting a t12 fixture into a t8 fixture can be easily done with a retrofit conversion kit. This is why you will often see long t8 lighting in 4 foot light tubes 6 feet and 8 feet lengths. The main difference between t8 and t12 tubes is the tube s diameter. 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.

Avoid the hassles of running fluorescent lights. In this video i convert all the t12 fluorescent lights in my garages to led lights. Luxadd s easy adoptable conversion technology is entirely eliminating the transition process of retrofitting less efficient t12 t8 linear fluorescent lighting systems to t5 the leader in energy efficiency and lighting quality you can save up to 80 energy and reduce your carbon footprint up to 60 with just one simple snap like changing a light bulb. All other things socket sizes lengths distance between pins are the same.

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. Converting to led can make such a difference for any workspace. 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. Option 1 convert 8 fluorescent fixtures to 4 2 lamp or 4 lamp.

T12 vs t8 fluorescent tubes. T8 led tubes won t fall out if. Kits are readily available and can be installed with a few basic electrical tools.