Fluorescent Tube Lamps

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How to choose Fluorescent Tube Lamps

They run with a starter in luminaires with magnetic ballasts and without one in luminaires with electronic ballasts. This category includes Philips TL-D Snow White 12000 K fluorescent tubes. If you want to switch to LED without changing the luminaire, also see LED tube lamps.

Frequently asked questions

What are Fluorescent Tube Lamps and where are they used?

Fluorescent tube lamps are linear light sources in which low-pressure mercury vapour inside a glass tube produces ultraviolet light that a phosphor coating turns into visible light. T8 (26 mm) tubes have a G13 cap; 60 cm tubes are 18 W and 120 cm tubes are 36 W.

What should I compare when choosing Fluorescent Tube Lamps?

Choose the tube by your luminaire's length, cap type, power and the colour temperature you want.

What should Fluorescent Tube Lamps not be confused with and how do they differ from similar products?

Because fluorescent tubes contain mercury, spent tubes must not go into household waste; take them to a collection point.

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