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T5 vs T8 vs LED: The Best Options For Replacing Aging T-12 Fixtures

 
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You Want To Be Energy Efficient....So What Are Your Options For Linear Fluorescent?

Older T12 linear fluorescent lamps are not exactly what many would consider inefficient, but by todays standards they are. Most business owners don't even realize what they have been using over the years.  One thing is for sure, they are now OLD technology.

T12: What Are My Options?

Linear fluorescent T12 lamps are best described as the "fat" lamps. If you look at the end of them they are roughly 1.5" across. They have an average life of roughly 18-20,000 hrs.



T5 Lighting: 5 Reasons Why T5 Lighting Puts T12 Lighting In The Dark

 
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T5 Lighting Is A Great Replacement For Aging T12 Lighting...Here's 5 Reasons Why.

1. Fewer Watts Than T12 Light Fixtures

T12 Lighting has been around for a long time.  But before you know it, they will no longer exist.  In our article Energy Efficient Lighting:T-12 Fluorescent Bulbs Go Bye, Bye In July! we talk about how the T12 will essentially be a thing of the past in July. 

How to Calculate Total Fixture Wattage for Fluorescent Lighting

 
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Step 1 - Determine Your Type of Fluorescent Fixture

In order to calculate your total fixture wattage, you need to know what the wattage is of the existing system you have in place.  There are numerous variables, but typically we see T-12 fluorescent lighting in most places.  Even if you are aware of that you use T-12's, knowing what type of T-12 fixture is very important.  Here are the 3 that we run into most

Where Is The Best Place To Use T5 Lighting Technology?

 
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The Many Uses For T5 Lighting

Many people see T5 lighting as good for only Highbay replacement applications. While it does excel extremely well in that department there are other main stream uses for this incredible lighting technology.

Energy Retrofit Options: How To Recycle Existing Lighting Fixtures

 
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Considering A Lighting Upgrade?  Don't Forget To Consider Energy Retrofits......

Let's take a look at different lighting retrofits available on the market today. 

5 Reasons Why You Will Fall In Love With Fluorescent T5 Lighting

 
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Here's Why You Will Fall In Love Fluorescent T5 Technology...

1. Fewer Watts Per Fixture

T-5 Ballast and bulbs are a better combination all around but one of the greatest benefits is the reduction in wattage required to light these up compared to a T12 fixture.  The difference in savings will depend on which type of fixture. We have used fixtures with wattage ratings of 190 watts.

Energy Efficient Lighting:400 Watt Metal Halide vs. T-5 Retrofit

 
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Will T-5 Replacement Make My Facility More Energy Efficient?

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