How to choose the right LED tube?
Three criteria: base (diameter), tube length, color code The transition from conventional to LED lighting is a wise choice for any professional application. In fact, it reduces energy consumption by at least 70%, as well as maintenance costs, while respecting the lighting standards in force - particularly as regards the lighting of indoor workplaces. If it is easy to switch to lighting with LED tubes, some criteria are taken into account to choose the right tube for your situation, so follow the guide! Bottom and diameter The base corresponds to the end of the tube where two pins are visible. The tubes, most commonly used, come in 2 sizes: · T5 tube with a diameter of 16mm - G5 base - 5mm gap between the two contact pins. · T8 tube with a diameter of 26mm - G13 base - 13mm gap between the two contact pins. Tube length The most common tube lengths are: · ...