There are 4 different fluorescent light options.
Fluorescent light sizes in mm.
Fluorescent tube diameter designation comparison designation tube diameter extra in mm socket notes t2 1 4 approx.
T8 fluorescent bulb 32 watt pin spacing 13mm sold in a wide range of color temperature and light output in lumens straight or u shaped.
Linear fluorescent tubes are the most common type of fluorescent lamps.
Tube lights also known as linear light bulbs are frequently used in office buildings kitchens work spaces and commercial installations as well as homes with varying sizes and brightness levels this guide reviews the different types and configurations of tube lights both fluorescent and led so you can choose the best tube lights for your light fixtures and other lighting needs.
Most tube lighting will have its size mentioned on an end of the tube.
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7 wp4 5 8 5d osram s fluorescent miniature fm tubes only.
In the 1990s manufacturers began to add a numeric code describing a lamp s color to the string of characters identifying the model replacing the cw wwx etc designations.
Fluorescent tube sizes guide.
Sizes and types of fluorescent lights.
In this code 70 means a cri between 70 and 79.
It s important to note that specialist sizes are available in t8 tubes so if you have a non standard size then let us know as we may have a suitable bulb for you.
When you re buying a replacement bulb you ll usually be able to identify the length by the wattage.
There are three common sizes shown in the chart the below.
Connects to miniature g5 base.
T12s are 1 5 inch diameter.
T5 fluorescent bulb 13 watt from ge pin spacing 5 mm.
All fluorescent lamps use the same technology but there are several different variations and sizes.
T4 fluorescent bulb 28 watt from pl t pin spacing 4 mm.
Sylvania luxline slim t2 linear.
80 means a cri between 80 and 89 and so on.
Luxrite f32t8 741 32w 48 inch t8 fluorescent tube light bulb 4100k cool white 2850 lumens g13 medium bi pin base lr20732 4 pack 4 4 out of 5 stars 148 29 99 29.
The t stands for tubular and the numbers are an index for the diameter in inches of the tube.
The difference is in the diameter.