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SATCO/NUVO HyGrade F32T8/850/ENV 32W T8 Fluorescent 5000K Natural Light 85 CRI Medium Bi-Pin Base (S8421)
SATCO/NUVO HyGrade F17T8/830/ENV 17W T8 Fluorescent 3000K Warm White 85 CRI Medium Bi-Pin Base (S8404)
Philips 220509 F54T5 835 HO EA ALTO 49W 46 Inch T5 Linear Fluorescent 3500K 85 CRI G5 Miniature Bi-Pin Base High Output Tube (927991983531)
Philips 280974 F25T8/TL830/PLUS/ALTO 25W 36 Inch 3000K Medium Bi-Pin Base T8 Fluorescent Bulb (927851183002)
Standard 6W 9 Inch 4200K T5 Miniature Bi-Pin Base Bulb (F6T5CW) Additional bulbs this product replaces GE F6T5/CW
Philips 376491 F30T12/D/RS ALTO 30W 36 Inch T12 Linear Fluorescent 6500K 79 CRI Medium G13 Bi-Pin Base Tube (927886005403)
Standard 8W 12 Inch 2700K T5 Miniature Bi-Pin Base Bulb (F8T5WW)
GE F39W/T5/835/ECO 46745 39W 33 7/16 Inch T5 Linear Fluorescent 3500K 85 CRI Miniature G5 Bi-Pin Base High Output Tube (46745)
Standard 6W 9 Inch 6400K T5 Miniature Bi-Pin Base Bulb (F6T5D)
Standard 13W 21 Inch 3000K T5 Miniature Bi-Pin Base Bulb (F13T5WW)
Green Creative 11.5T8/4F/840/EXT/R 4 Foot LED T8 Tube 11.5W 1700Lm 4000K 82 CRI G13 Base External Driver Compatible (37123)
EIKO L8WT8-24-BDP-840 8W 1200Lm LED T8 2 Foot Type B Double Ended Plastic 80 CRI 4000K 120-277V (13258)
Aleddra 4 Foot LED T5 22W Self-Testing Emergency 90-Minute On Battery CCT Selectable 3500K/4000K/5000K 100-277V 80 CRI (LLT-4-EM-T5-G4-22W-3CCT)
Aleddra 4 Foot LED T8 15W No-Self-Testing Emergency 90-Minute On Battery CCT Selectable 3500K/4000K/5000K 100-277V 80 CRI (LLT-4-EM-T8-G2-15W-3CCT)
Sylvania CF13DD/830/ECO 13W Compact Fluorescent T4 Lamp 780Lm 3000K 82 CRI GX23-2 Base (21119)
Halco 96T8VC-42-8CS-DE-BYP-LED-CG VersaConnect LED T8 96 Inch (2X48 Inc) 42W CCT Selectable 3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K/6500K Type B (Ballast Bypass) F...
View full detailsEspen LED Lamp Retroflex Type A T8 2 Foot 12W 4000K 1600Lm Nano Plastic 120-277V Or 347V Assembled In USA (L24T8/840/12P-EB BAA)
Espen Retroflex Ballast Compatible LED 4 Foot T5HE 4000K 13W 1600Lm Replaces F28T5HE/8XX Assembled In USA (L48T5HE/840/13P-EB BAA)
Espen LED Lamp Uniflex Type A And B U-Bend (6 Inch) 13W 3000K 1800Lm Plastic 120-277V Or 347V For Type A 120-277V For Type B Assembled In USA (LB48...
View full detailsSylvania LED14T5HEL48FG830BF 4 Foot LEDlescent Ballast-Free LED T5HE 14W 120-277V 82 CRI 2000Lm 3000K Frosted Glass (41079)
Green Creative 8.5T8/2F/835/DEB/RC 2 Foot T8 Tube 8.5W Double End Bypass 120-277V 3500K (97935)
Standard 40W Fluorescent Single Recessed Contact T12 Medium Bi-Pin DX 6500K 84CRI
Philips 24T5Ho/46-830/If33/P/Dim 10/1 24W LED 48 Inch T5 HO 3000K 3300Lm 120-277V 82 CRI G5 Base InstantFit Bulb (929001283704)
SATCO/NUVO 12T8/LED/HO-SIGN/36-865/BP 3 Foot 12W T8 LED 6500K 1500Lm 120-277V Type B R17d Single Ended Ballast Bypass (S16403)
Tube Lights
Lighting Supply has thousands of different tube lights, including many varieties of the popular LED tube light, one of the fastest rising light bulb types!
Easily search for the specifications you’re looking for using the convenient filters on the left side of the page, and we’ll show you everything we have available. Perhaps you’re not entirely sure what you need? No problem! Read on to learn some basic information about tube lights, including the three most popular designs — linear, U-bend and circline. Let’s take a look at the fundamentals that will help you decide which variety of tube light will work best for you.
And remember, you can contact us anytime to get your specific questions answered. And if you’re in the market for bulk orders, check out our Volume Pricing Page!
Tube Lights Explained
Tube lights have been used for decades in a wide range of applications, from commercial and industrial to home interior, most often in the form of the linear tube light. By far one of the most ubiquitous light bulb types, you’ve no doubt seen these long, skinny bulbs almost everywhere you go, including your local hospital and grocery store — or pretty much any retail space, for that matter. Their ability to throw bright, consistent light over large areas makes them ideal for providing adequate light throughout expansive interiors. Though their use in the home fluctuates with interior design trends, they can often be found in basements and garages, where ample light is an absolute must.
As with many other light bulb types, the technology surrounding the tube light has progressed much the same in recent years, all culminating in the latest and most efficient — the LED tube light. Tube lights began as fluorescents, often referred to as linear fluorescents after their most common shape. Several years ago, this technology became miniaturized in the form of the compact fluorescent light (CFL), allowing it to be used in a much wider range of applications, including throughout the home. And more recently, the LED tube light has become the modern standard. Incredibly energy efficient and long-lasting, it’s quickly becoming the norm in both commercial and residential applications.
Similar to other light bulb types, the number following the T designation indicates the diameter of the lamp in increments of an eighth of an inch — so, the highly common T8 tube light is one inch in diameter.
Let’s take a look at a few of the most common categories of tube lights: linear, U-bend and circline.
Linear Tube Lights
As noted above, linear tube lights are found virtually everywhere. They’re practically as common in retail and other commercial spaces as the plain A-shape light bulb is in your home. And the LED tube light is quickly becoming more popular than its fluorescent counterpart. While a bit costlier up front, the longer life and superior efficiency of LED technology has made them the more affordable choice in the long run, paying their higher up-front cost back to you in a matter of months.
Additional benefits can be found for those looking to upgrade or replace their older linear fluorescents, including government incentive programs designed to encourage the switch to the more efficient LED technology. And for those who aren’t ready to make the leap just yet, you can retrofit many existing light fixtures with new ballasts, allowing you to take advantage of the new technology without having to spring for new fixtures!
Investigate current state and federal programs to see if you qualify for any commercial or residential incentives, and be sure to bookmark our Volume Pricing Page for all your bulk orders of tube lights, fixtures and more.
U-bend Tube Lights
Especially in the home, not all applications have the space for a four-foot-long fluorescent tube. Hence the creation of the U-bend tube light. A smaller, more versatile version of the straight tube, these lights can be used in a variety of applications where space is at a premium.
This type of tube light is also popular for commercial signage, requiring their availability in a wide range of sizes, shapes and temperatures. Don’t see the specific U-bend tube light you need? Contact us now and we’ll find it for you!
Circline Tube Lights
Packing a lot of light output in a small, simple design, the circline tube light is great for a number of interior design applications throughout your home or commercial space. Available in fluorescent, CFL and LED light engine, they offer a unique and efficient way to shed a great deal of light from a compact source. And with dimmable control and a wide range of color tones and temperatures, you’re sure to give your space the perfect atmosphere, be it bright daylight or a soft glow.
Making sure you order the right circline replacement light can be tricky, so feel free to let us know if you need any help!