Collection: LED Tube Lights & Fluorescent Replacements

LED Tube Lights & Fluorescent Replacements: The Commercial Standard

LED tube lights are the modern solution for replacing outdated and inefficient fluorescent lighting systems. As the leading LED replacement for fluorescent tubes, these lamps fit into existing fixtures, immediately eliminating the hum, flicker, and high energy costs associated with older technology. Our collection includes every size of fluorescent tube replacement needed for commercial, industrial, and high-output applications.

Key Advantages of Switching to LED Tube Lighting

LED tubes provide significant financial and practical benefits over outdated fluorescent technology.

• Massive Energy Savings: Tube lights consume a fraction of the power required by fluorescent lamps, leading to significant cost reductions in large facilities.
• Superior Longevity: Rated for 50,000+ hours, these LED tube lights drastically cut maintenance expenses, which is critical for high ceilings and large offices.
• Instant Start-Up: Provides immediate, stable illumination upon activation, eliminating the warm-up time and buzzing noise of old fluorescent tubes.
• Mercury-Free: Unlike CFLs and older fluorescent lamps, LED tubes contain no hazardous mercury, simplifying disposal and promoting safety.

Choosing the Right LED Replacement Tube

Compatibility is crucial for LED tube installation. All our LED tube lights fall into three diameter sizes and two primary installation methods.

• Tube Sizes (Diameter & Standard Base): The "T" indicates the tubular shape, and the number shows the diameter in eighths of an inch.
  • T8 (The Standard): 1-inch diameter.
  • T5 (High Output): 5/8-inch diameter.
  • T12 (Legacy): 1.5-inch diameter.
• Installation Types:
  • Type A (Plug-and-Play): Works directly with the existing fluorescent ballast.
  • Type B (Ballast Bypass): LED tubes are wired directly to line voltage. These bulbs come in single end (power applied only to one end) and dual end (power applied to both ends) wiring configurations. This maximizes efficiency and longevity.
  • Type C (External Driver): Requires a new external LED driver for maximum control and performance.

Understanding Tube Bases and Lengths

The base type must precisely match the fixture socket to ensure safety and proper installation.

Standard Bi-Pin Bases (for 2ft and 4ft Tubes)

These bases dictate the electrical connection for the common T8, T5, and T12 tube lengths.

• G13 Medium Bi-Pin (Standard):
  • Tube Size: T8 and T12 tubes.
  • Spacing: Pins are 13mm apart. This is the most common connection for 4 foot led light bulbs.
• G5 Miniature Bi-Pin (High Output):
  • Tube Size: T5 tubes only.
  • Spacing: Pins are 5mm apart. This smaller base is used for slimmer, high-output T5 tubes.

Specialty 8-Foot Bases

These are specialized base configurations required for 8ft T8 and T12 fluorescent replacements, each suited for a different environment.

• Fa8 (Single Pin):
  • Configuration: A single metal pin centered at each end of the tube.
  • Use Case: Often preferred for Outdoor/Wet Locations and enclosed signage. Provides general 8ft illumination.
• R17D (Recessed Double Contact):
  • Configuration: Features two recessed (hidden) electrical contacts at each end.
  • Use Case: Best for Cooler Applications and high-output industrial settings, such as warehouses or refrigeration areas, due to its secure connection.

Specialty Shapes

• U-Bend and Circline shapes fit unique fixtures like 2x2 troffers and circular ceiling lights.

Trust Bees Lighting for High-Quality Tube Light Retrofits

We offer the precise fluorescent tube replacement you need, whether it's a T8 for an office or a high-output T5 for a warehouse. Trust Bees Lighting to provide the highest quality LED tube lights for simple linear LED upgrades and maximum energy savings across your facility. For expert assistance with installation type or ballast compatibility, call us at 855-303-0665.