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The fluorescent tube, also (wrongly) called neon, is part of the discharge lamps. Recognizable by its shape, its lighting power depends on its length, with the exception of a particular model. In today's age of energy saving and environmental protection, we are more likely to speak of LED tube, both for domestic and professional use. Zoom on this lighting source, its use, but also practical advice to buy the right model on our online store!
Here are the three main types of fluorescent tubes:
LED tubes offer instant lighting unlike some traditional progressive lighting models!
Before purchasing your fluorescent tube from our online store, please take the time to check the power and length of the tube to be replaced.
To learn more about the right lighting power, read our article "Lumens and watts: understanding the difference to choose the right luminaires".
Length | Model |
| Luminous flux in lumens |
1,44 m | T5 | 120 W | 9350 lm |
1,14 m | T5 | 95 W | 7200 lm |
1,44 m | T5 | 80 W | 7000 lm |
1,14 m | T5 | 54 W | 5000 lm |
1,44 m | T5 | 49 W | 4900 lm |
0,849 m | T5 | 39 W | 3500 lm |
1,449 m | T5 | 35 W | 3650 lm |
1,149 m | T5 | 28 W | 2900 lm |
0,549 m | T5 | 24 W | 2000 lm |
0,849 m | T5 | 21 W | 2100 lm |
0,549 m | T5 | 14 W | 1350 lm |
0,523 m | T5 | 13 W | 830 lm |
0,37 m | T5 | 12 W | 672 lm |
0,225 m | T5 | 6 W | 270 lm |
0,15 m | T5 | 4 W | 140 lm |
For T5 LED tube light model, the power does not depend on the length.
Length | Model |
| Luminous flux in lumens |
1,76 m | T8 | 70 W | 6200 lm |
1,5 m | T8 | 58 W | 5240 lm |
1,2 m | T8 | 36 W | 3250 lm |
0,6 m | T8 | 18 W | 1350 lm |
Length | Model |
| Luminous flux in lumens |
2,4 m | T12 | 120 W | 5770 lm |
1,5 m | T12 | 65 W | 4800 lm |
1,2 m | T12 | 40 W | 3000 lm |
0,9 m | T12 | 30 W | 2400 lm |
0,6 m | T12 | 20 W | 1200 lm |
0,438 m | T12 | 15 W | 1000 lm |
Length | Model |
| Luminous flux in lumens |
0,33 m | T4 | 10 W | 650 lm |
In reality, we are not talking about the color of light, but about the color temperature, which will create the desired atmosphere in each room. According to its color temperature, a LED light bulb willdeliver a certain tone, which can be red, yellow or blue. This color temperature is expressed in degrees Kelvin and as follows:
To choose the right tube, here are our tips :
Concerning the bathroom, beware of electrical safety! Our article "IP protection in detail" tells you all about it.
The LED tube or fluorescent tube is always equipped with a starter. This is a small tube filled with gas and equipped with a contact. Once ignited, it will create an electric arc that will preheat the electrodes of the tube! For long-lasting LED neon lights, we advise you to put a new starter when you change your old tube.