In this article, we will introduce T5, T5HO and T8 fluorescent light. With our suggestions, you will find the most suitable fluorescent ballast for your T5, T5HO and T8 fluorescent light application.
T5 Fluorescent Lamp
T5 tubes are 5/8 inch in diameter—larger than the tiny T2, but smaller than the larger tubes normally used in shop lights. These bulbs are space savers but still put out the same amount of light as the larger bulbs. T5 tubes are good for fixtures mounted on lower ceilings and on the underside of cabinets above countertops. Add T5 fluorescent light to your kitchen to have a balanced lighting scheme of soft light that is sure to please. Being small, the space required to accomplish this lighting task is minimal with great result. People use these above and below cabinets to add a unique look to their kitchen. T5 lamps are space-saving light bulbs. The ballasting of these fluorescent tubes prevents overloading and allows for the integration of features such as the instant, rapid, and programmed start. T5 fluorescent tubes are suitable for lighting offices, schools, supermarkets, and other similar environments. The standard wattage of the advanced T5 lamps range from 14W, 21W, 28W to 35W.
Suitable Antron Ballast: T5 Fluorescent Ballast
T5HO Fluorescent Lamp
T5HO lamps are identical to T5 fluorescent lamps with one exception—they are much brighter, “HO” stands for “high output”. These bulbs are said to be twice as bright as T5 bulbs. The T5 has an output of 2,900 lumens, similar to the T8 output. The T5 HO has up to 5,000 lumens. With the T5 HO lamps, fewer lamps are used on projects, which save money due to less maintenance. The high output and thinness of the lamps lets them be available for indirect and shallower lighting. Every T5 HO lamp requires its own ballast, but they are 10-15% less efficacious than normal T5 models. A standard T5HO ballast uses approximately 62 watts. T5HO lamps are best for large, tall rooms and exceptionally bright illumination. T5 fluorescent lamps fixtures are great as accent lighting in rooms with wall-mounted pictures, and areas that require more illumination, such as rooms with high ceilings. These lamps are so powerful that they are often applied in up-high fixtures used for warehouses and warehouse stores lighting.
Suitable Antron Ballast: T5 Fluorescent Ballast
T8 Fluorescent Lamp
T8 fluorescent lamps are 1 inch (8/8) in diameter. Like T5 lights, T8s are excellent at color rendering, you can count on them to deliver the clarity and color temperature you desire. A common T8 lamp such as F32T8 uses 32 Watts of power. The average fluorescent T8 tube has an efficiency rating of 60 lumens per watt and consumes 32 watts of power making the raw output of a fluorescent tube 1920 lumens. T8 fluorescent lamps are the largest category of tube light in wide use. Despite they are more expensive than T12 lamps, T8 lamps will start much faster. They are excellent at starting at all temperatures, including temperatures at subzero. The starting temperature is set by the ballast installed in the fixture. T8 fluorescent lamps are often used for lighting large, wide-open spaces. Such as supermarkets, warehouses, garages and offices although they’re also suitable for smaller environments that need bountiful illumination. In the private sector, the T8 is often found in garages or cellars, while in the commercial sector it is often used in offices or medical practices.
Suitable Antron Ballast: T8 Fluorescent Ballast