T8 LED tube
A T8 LED tube is an energy-efficient alternative to the traditional T8 fluorescent tube and is widely used in offices, workshops, garages and warehouses.
Features of a T8 LED tube
✅ Energy efficient – Uses up to 50% less power than fluorescent tubes.
✅ Long lifespan – Often 30,000 - 50,000 hours of operation .
✅ Instant full light – No flickering or warm-up time like with fluorescent tubes.
✅ Environmentally friendly – Contains no mercury and is recyclable.
✅ Various light colours – Available in 3000K (warm white), 4000K (neutral white) and 6000K (cold white) .
Types of T8 LED tubes
🔹 Retrofit T8 LED tube – Works in existing fixtures with a starter (conventional ballast).
🔹Directly on 230V T8 LED tube – Bypass the ballast and connect directly to mains power.
🔹 T8 LED tube for electronic ballast – Works with an electronic ballast (ECG) .
Installing a T8 LED tube
1️⃣ For conventional fluorescent lamps (with starter)
- Replace the old fluorescent tube.
- Replace the fluorescent starter with an LED starter (usually included).
- Finished!
2️⃣ For luminaires with electronic ballast (without starter)
- Check whether the LED tube is compatible with the EVSA.
- If yes: replace immediately.
- If not: Remove VSA and connect to 230V .
3️⃣ Directly on 230V
- Remove the ballast and connect the LED tube directly to L (live) and N (neutral) .
Commonly used T8 LED tube sizes
📏 60 cm → ± 9-10W
📏 120 cm → ± 18-20W
📏 150 cm → ± 22-25W