An LED tube is an energy-efficient alternative to traditional fluorescent tubes . They are often used in offices, warehouses, garages, and other spaces where bright and efficient light is needed.
Features of an LED tube:
✅ Energy efficient – Uses less power than fluorescent tubes and has a longer lifespan.
✅ Instant on – No flickering or warm-up time like with conventional fluorescent lamps.
✅ Long lifespan – Often 30,000 - 50,000 hours of operation , much longer than traditional fluorescent tubes.
✅ Environmentally friendly – Contains no mercury and is completely recyclable.
✅ Different light colours – Available in warm white, neutral white and cool white .
Types of LED tubes
🔹 T8 LED tube (26mm diameter) – Replaces standard T8 fluorescent tubes, often used in offices and workshops.
🔹 T5 LED tube (16mm diameter) – Thinner and more efficient, often used in newer fixtures.
🔹 T12 LED tube (38mm diameter) – Older, less common variant.
Connection & Installation
🔌 Direct 230V connection – Some LED tubes work without a ballast and are connected directly to 230V.
🔄 With starter (Retrofit LED tube) – Suitable for luminaires with a conventional ballast (with starter).
⚡ For electronic ballasts – Some LED tubes are compatible with an electronic ballast (ECG) .