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Sylvania FO25841ECO 36 Inch 25W T8 Fluorescent 4100K Cool White 82 CRI Medium Bi-Pin Base (22140)
SATCO/NUVO HyGrade 21W T5 Fluorescent 5000K Natural Light 85 CRI Miniature Bi-Pin Base (S8112)
SATCO/NUVO HyGrade 21W T5 Fluorescent 4100K Cool White 85 CRI Miniature Bi-Pin Base (S8130)
SATCO/NUVO HyGrade 14W T5 Fluorescent 3000K Warm White 85 CRI Miniature Bi-Pin Base (S8125)
SATCO/NUVO 25T5/LED/46-835/DR 46 Inch 25W T5 LED Miniature Bi-Pin Base 3500K 50000 Hours 3300Lm Type A Ballast Dependent (S29912)
Standard 17W 24 Inch T8 Linear Fluorescent Medium G13 Bi-Pin Base 350NM Black Light Tube (F17T8-BL)
TCP 11W 36 Inch T8 Linear LED 3500K 1450Lm 80 CRI Medium Bi-Pin G13 Base Glass Dimmable Normal Ballast Factor Tube (L11T83D5035K)
TCP 11W 36 Inch T8 Linear LED 3000K 1400Lm 80 CRI Medium Bi-Pin G13 Base Glass Dimmable Normal Ballast Factor Tube (L11T83D5030K)
SATCO/NUVO HyGrade F17T8/841/ENV 17W 24 Inch T8 Fluorescent 4100K 1450Lm Cool White 85 CRI Medium G13 Bi-Pin Base (S8406)
SATCO/NUVO HyGrade F28T8/850/ES/ENV 28W T8 Fluorescent 5000K Natural Light 85 CRI Medium Bi-Pin Base (S8425)
SATCO/NUVO HyGrade F17T8/850/ENV 17W T8 Fluorescent 5000K Natural Light 82 CRI Medium Bi-Pin Base (S8432)
SATCO/NUVO HyGrade F54T5/830/HO/ENV 54W T5 Fluorescent 3000K Warm White 85 CRI Miniature Bi-Pin Base (S8143)
SATCO/NUVO HyGrade F32/25WT8 /841 /ES /ENV 25W T8 Fluorescent 4100K Cool White 85 CRI Medium Bi-Pin Base (S8440)
GE F25T8/SP35/ECO 25W 36 Inch Linear T8 Fluorescent 3500K 78 CRI Medium Bi-Pin G13 Base Tube (45754)
Sylvania FP24/841/HO/ECO T5 Fluorescent Tube 22.2 Inch Miniature Bi-Pin 4100K 85 CRI High Output (20931)
Standard 15W Fluorescent 18 Inch T12 Medium Bi-Pin Warm White 3000K 52 CRI (21542)
Sylvania FP54/850/HO/ECO 54W 46 Inch T5 Linear Fluorescent 5000K 85 CRI Miniature Bi-Pin Base High Output Tube (20949)
SATCO/NUVO HyGrade F54T5/850/HO/ENV 54W T5 Fluorescent 5000K Natural Light 85 CRI Miniature Bi-Pin Base (S8122)
Voltarc 13025 48W 4100K 9 Inch Spaced T12 High Output U-Bend Lamp For Signs (FTU9/36/CW/HO)
Voltarc 13001 36W 4100K 6 Inch Spaced T12 High Output U-Bend Lamp For Signs (FTU6/24/CW/HO)
Sylvania FO48835XPECOIS 25W 48 Inch 3500K Single Pin Base T8 Fluorescent Bulb (21599)
Standard 6W 9 Inch T5 Miniature Bi-Pin Base Blacklight Blue Bulb (F6T5/BLB)
Osram 36W 48 Inch European T8 Linear Fluorescent 4000K 80 CRI Medium Bi-Pin G13 Base Tube (L36W/840)
Standard 8W 12 Inch T5 Miniature Bi-Pin Base Blacklight Blue Bulb (F8T5/BLB)
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!