T12 vs T8 vs T5 ... Are We Playing Bingo?
But of Course, Bingo doesn't have the T, so we must be talking about lighting.
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You Want To Be Energy Efficient....So What Are Your Options For Linear Fluorescent?
Older T12 linear fluorescent lamps are not exactly what many would consider inefficient, but by todays standards they are. Most business owners don't even realize what they have been using over the years. One thing is for sure, they are now OLD technology.
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Do You Really Need T5 Lighting and Does It Matter?
Let's take a look at the differences between T8 and T5 fluorescent technology and see how they stack up. This is important because the T5 lighting could cost you 2x more than T8 Lighting. Here's why.
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Step 1 - Determine Your Type of Fluorescent Fixture
In order to calculate your total fixture wattage, you need to know what the wattage is of the existing system you have in place. There are numerous variables, but typically we see T-12 fluorescent lighting in most places. Even if you are aware of that you use T-12's, knowing what type of T-12 fixture is very important. Here are the 3 that we run into most
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The Many Uses For T5 Lighting
Many people see T5 lighting as good for only Highbay replacement applications. While it does excel extremely well in that department there are other main stream uses for this incredible lighting technology.
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FREE Food....FREE Energy Efficient Lighting Seminar...Have You Seen An Energy Efficient Project AFTER A Complete Upgrade?
Energy Efficient Lighting Project Saves Manufacturer 130,000+ kWh Annually
Recently Hovey Electric and Coffman Home Decor completed an energy efficiency upgrade project at Refine Tile in Elkton, KY. The 4 month project entailed removing 980-8' T12 strip lights and replacing them with 373-4 lamp T8 F-bay fixtures.
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Shouldn't It Be T12 vs. T8 vs. T5?
Your Kids Won't Even Know What A T-12 Was
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Here's Why You Will Fall In Love Fluorescent T5 Technology...
1. Fewer Watts Per Fixture
T-5 Ballast and bulbs are a better combination all around but one of the greatest benefits is the reduction in wattage required to light these up compared to a T12 fixture. The difference in savings will depend on which type of fixture. We have used fixtures with wattage ratings of 190 watts.
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Will T-5 Replacement Make My Facility More Energy Efficient?
Reasons Why T-5 High Bay are More Energy Efficient Than 400 Watt Metal Halide:
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Is a 23 Watt Bulb Really More Energy Efficient than a 100 Watt Incandescent?
Calculating the Cost of a 23 Watt CFL
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