LED tube lights are more and more popular nowadays. They are widely used for both commercial lighting and residential lighting applications. You can use a LED tube light to replace your existing fluorescent lamps as a retrofit installation, or can also install it directly in your new building.
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Types of LED Tube Lights
Type A: These LED tubes are designed to be compatible with fluorescent ballasts. The installation is “Plug and Play” and simply replaces the original fluorescent tube with an LED equivalent, requiring the use of the original ballast. This is the easiest solution to replace your fixture if you have already determined your ballast is functioning properly.
Type B: Also known as direct wire tubes or ballast bypass tubes, they are powered directly from the main electrical system in the building. Type B LED tubes can further be categorized as single-ended or double-ended.
In a single-ended configuration, only the two pins on one end of the tube are used (one pin = live; one pin = neutral), and the two pins on the other end are not electrically functional, only used for holding the lamp in place.
In a double-ended configuration, the two pins on each side of the tube are the same polarity. Therefore, the lamp holders on one end of the tube must be connected to the neutral wire, while the other must be connected to the live wire.
Type A+B: Also known as hybrid LED tubes, type A + B LED tubes are the most versatile LED Tubes on the market currently. They work both with ballast compatible as type A, and direct power as type B. You don’t need to worry if it will work with the ballast because if it does not, you can simply bypass the ballast and still use the tube.
Type C: These tubes do not have the LED driver integrated into the LED tube, and therefore require a separate LED driver device to be connected between the LED tube and mains electricity. They offer the most flexibility and efficiency for a lighting system and can be equipped with dimming functions, control functions, and reduced maintenance over the life of the system.
Base type of LED Tubes
There are different bases for LED tube lights according to different applications.
G5 is mainly for T5 LED tubes. G13 are commonly used on T8 or T12 LED tube. While FA8 and R17D are usually used for an 8ft T8 LED tube.
Types by Dimensions
There are a variety of shapes, lengths, and diameters in tube lights in order to suit a wide range of applications.
T5 LED Tube Lights: A T5 tube light measures 5/8 of an inch in diameter, with the most common models measuring 4 feet long.
T8 LED Tube Lights: Typically found for general lighting applications in offices and warehouses, T8 tube lights are the most common type of tube light available. They have a 1-inch diameter and are commonly 4 feet long, but they can also range from 1 to 8 feet in length.
T12 LED Tube Lights: A T12 tube light has a similar variety of lengths as a T8, but has a larger diameter of 1 and 1/2 inches.
The “T” stands for tubular, referring to the tube’s shape, and the number following it represents the bulb diameter in eighths of an inch. T8 and T12 fixtures are generally the same length and use the same pins(G13), so mechanically they are usually cross-compatible.
Advantages of LED Tube Lights vs. Fluorescent:
No Harmful UV Rays: Unlike fluorescent bulbs, LED lighting doesn’t produce UV light. Its light emissions fall in the visible light range, making it easier on the eyes and resulting in fewer headaches for workers and others who use this lighting. UV light can also cause a fabric’s color to fade, another reason to choose LED tubes for residential spaces.
Environmentally friendly: LED lighting is also no Mercury and IR radiation, EMI free, completely green, and environmentally friendly.
Better performance: LED tube light is an instant start, the light is gentle, has no shadow and no flickering, is eye-protective, and enhances the quality of the lighting atmosphere over fluorescent.
Superior Energy Efficiency: Save over 70% on energy consumption as compared to fluorescent tubes.
Longer Lasting: LED tube lights have a very long life span, which can last more than 50,000 hours, about 15 times longer than their fluorescent counterparts, greatly reducing the cost of light source replacement and maintenance.
Easy Installation & free maintenance: LED tube lights are easy installations. No need for frequent maintenance or replacement compared with traditional fluorescent tubes.
FAQs About LED Tube Lights
Can I replace a fluorescent fixture with an LED tube?
Yes, you can replace fluorescent tubes with LED tubes or LED-integrated fixtures. If you just want to replace the bulbs, you can use plug-and-play, direct-wire, or hybrid LED tubes.
Do T8 LED tubes need a ballast?
Most T8 LED tubes do not need a ballast. The only type of LED tube that requires a ballast is plug-and-play(type A or also known as ballast compatible LED tube). This type of LED tube is designed to operate with the existing fluorescent ballast.
Can a T8 LED replace a T12?
Yes, a T8 tube can replace a T12 tube of the same length and wattage as they have the same pins(G13 base).
Are LED tubes more efficient than fluorescent?
Yes, LED tube lights use substantially less energy than fluorescent tubes. LED tubes also have a longer lifespan, saving additional money in maintenance and replacement costs.
Why Choose Logos Lighting’s LED Tube Light
Full Options
We can provide you with all kinds of wattages, beam angles, mounting solutions, control solutions, and anything else to meet your different requirements.
Supply Chain
We work with famous brands such as Philips, Osram, Tridonic, Mean Well, Lumileds, Nichia, Samsung, etc to make the best performance of products.
OEM/ODM Services
We can provide professional OEM and ODM services for you.
Fast Response
We ask our team to response inquires or customer complaint in 24 hours, checking and giving solutions in 3 working days for any claim of products.
Strong R&D
We keep on innovation and product developing all the time. That’s what keeps us competitive on the market.
Dialux Simulation
We can help you finish complicated simulations and designs to help you get the project.
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FAQs
How long is the lead time?
3-5 working days for sample orders; 7-14 working days for bulk orders.
Do you have any MOQ limit for LED light orders?
No MOQ but 1pcs for sample checking is available.
What are your trade terms?
Usually EXW, FOB Shenzhen, and CIF are acceptable, other terms are negotiable.
What are your payment terms?
T/T, Paypal, Western Union, Money Gram, Credit Card, or other ways that both of us can accept.
How can I get samples after placing an order?
Usually buyers will receive samples at your door in about 3-5 working days, Logos Lighting will ship the samples by the following express courier: UPS/DHL/FedEx, etc.
Does Logos Lighting design its products?
Yes, Logos Lighting designs and assembles all the products we are selling. Our engineers have abundant knowledge of optics, electronics, mechanics, and thermal management, as well as LED technology. Some of them have successful experience designing lighting products for world-famous brands. Our basic principle for designing internal drivers and circuits is safety under CE/IEC/UL list possibility and reliability.
Can Logos Lighting do ODM or offer OEM products?
Logos Lighting has gained a lot of experience on OEM and ODM projects.
Is it OK to print my logo on the LED lighting products?
Yes. Please inform us formally before our production and confirm the design firstly based on our sample.
How to proceed with an order for LED lights?
1. Let us know your requirements or application.
2. We quote according to your requirements or our suggestions.
3. Customer confirms the samples and places deposit for formal order.
4. We arrange the production.
2. We quote according to your requirements or our suggestions.
3. Customer confirms the samples and places deposit for formal order.
4. We arrange the production.
How to get the lamps if I place an order, and how long?
Once the order is confirmed, we will arrange the production ASAP, the lead time is around 7-14 working days according to respective orders.
We usually deliver door-to-door DHL/FedEx/UPS express for samples or small orders, which only takes 3-5 working days to your address. And also, by air or sea is available in large quantities.
If you have a forwarder in China, can also send via your own forwarder.
How to deal with defective products?
We offer free replacement. During the warranty period, we will repair or send new products to you as replacements. We will discuss solutions together for any other problems.
What’s your warranty for LED lighting products?
3 and 5 years warranty for different kinds of products. During the period, if customers have the approval showing product quality issues and if certified by Logos Lighting’s engineers, we would request customers to ship back the failed parts or we send new goods directly for free.
Meanwhile, we have a very strict quality control system in the whole procedure of material check, production line, testing, after production, etc.
