Linear LED replacement lamps
Today’s quality linear LED replacement lamps are easy to install and fit most existing fluorescent lamp sockets/fixtures right out of the box, making them the ideal upgrade solution where energy savings and easy installation are key considerations.
ADVANTAGES:
• Enjoy possible energy savings (T8 LED lamps are nearly 10 percent more efficient, on average, than typical fluorescent T8 lamps).
• May benefit from maintenance savings due to longer lifespan.
• Simple “plug and play” replacements (no rewiring required).
• May be more cost-effective than other LED retrofit options, if the linear LED replacement lamps are compatible with the existing fluorescent ballasts.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
• Manufacturer data sheets may be vague, so make sure your vendor confirms the compatibility of the existing T8 fluorescent ballast and the new linear LED T8 replacement lamp.
• Verify wattage savings by asking how the LED replacement lamp being considered will operate with the existing ballast.
• Some lamps only will work on instant start electronic T8 ballasts, while others will be more universal.
• System life will be dependent on the remaining life of the existing T8 electronic ballasts.
• Not all linear LED T8 replacement lamps are compatible with emergency battery backup systems.
• As a directional light source, LED replacement lamps with diffused lenses and wider aperture openings will typically be more acceptable.
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Originally published at www.led-lighting-product.com on March 3, 2016.
