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T5HO vs T8 vs T12 Lamp Comparison
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Common Questions & Answers |
Comparison |
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T5 Bulbs |
T8 Bulbs |
T12 Bulbs |
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What does the alpha numeric code for each bulb mean? (What does T5 mean?) |
5/8 of an Inch |
8/8 of an Inch |
12/8 of an Inch |
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The letter “T” stands for “tubular” and the number indicates the diameter of a bulb. |
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How does the diameter of bulb affect light output? |
Highest Efficiency |
High Efficiency |
Old and Inefficient |
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Energy efficiency |
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How do you measure efficiency? |
CRI (Colour Rendering Index): indicates quality of light |
85 CRI |
85 CRI |
62 CRI |
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LPW (Lumens per Watt): indicates quantity of light measured |
103 LPW |
92 LPW |
78 LPW |
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CU (Co-efficiency of utilization) example comparison |
.90 CU |
.76 CU |
.46 CU |
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T5’s seem to have the highest efficiency does that translate to cost saving? |
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Not necessarily. Most T5’s are only 9% more efficient than T8’s which translates to nominal cost savings over time. |
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