T5 LED options

[socapots]

Hello all.

Has anyone purchased LED tubes for T5 fixtures?
Any recommendations? Or be careful of stories?

I came across some T5 fixtures for about 25 bucks each. Might be able to get them cheaper. And i was thinking hey would be a good option for my shop.

Thanks
Andrew

 

[cybrdyke]

There's T5, which is a 28w lamp used in office-type fixtures, and there's T5HO, which is a 54w lamp used in highbay fixtures. Assuming you are asking about T5HO fixtures...
You can get LED lamps that use the existing ballasts (Type A) or you can get LED lamps that bypass the existing ballast (Type B). There are pros and cons to each. Performance and price are very similar between the two types.
Type A is a simple lamp swap. If the ballasts are fairly new and in good shape, this is a great way to get your money back quickly.
Type B requires a little basic electrical work. If the ballasts are older or questionable, you can bypass them and never have to worry about them again.
Make sure you get a reputable brand from a reputable source (aka: not ebay) so that if you have any problems, you can return them.
Normally, T5HO are used in ceilings above 15' high. They are VERY bright and are hard to work under if they're hung too low.
Good luck,
CD

 

[socapots]

Some points I definitely did not know.

 

[tarmy]

There's T5, which is a 28w lamp used in office-type fixtures, and there's T5HO, which is a 54w lamp used in highbay fixtures. Assuming you are asking about T5HO fixtures...
You can get LED lamps that use the existing ballasts (Type A) or you can get LED lamps that bypass the existing ballast (Type B). There are pros and cons to each. Performance and price are very similar between the two types.
Type A is a simple lamp swap. If the ballasts are fairly new and in good shape, this is a great way to get your money back quickly.
Type B requires a little basic electrical work. If the ballasts are older or questionable, you can bypass them and never have to worry about them again.
Make sure you get a reputable brand from a reputable source (aka: not ebay) so that if you have any problems, you can return them.
Normally, T5HO are used in ceilings above 15' high. They are VERY bright and are hard to work under if they're hung too low.
Good luck,
CD

Got any good places or advice to specific makes/models to buy quality LEDs that are type A...I have about 30 4 bulb T5 HO fixtures that are less than two years old that I would be interested in swapping over to LED...

Thanks...

 

[cybrdyke]

Got any good places or advice to specific makes/models to buy quality LEDs that are type A...I have about 30 4 bulb T5 HO fixtures that are less than two years old that I would be interested in swapping over to LED...

Thanks...

Philips, Sylvania or Universal are available at lots of electrical supply houses. They may have to order them in for you. 120 piece order should get you a good deal. Look for something near 25 watts and 3500 lumens in either 4000K or 5000K.
CD

 

[trainer]

I've dealt with Lumenco.ca on three different projects where I replaced t-8s with LEDs and have had good experiences with them.
I've bought Eico and Satco brand from them. About 300 lamps in total over the last three years. So far I've had zero failures, except for one bulb that was damaged in shipping, but they replaced it no questions.
Since it's a Canadian company, all their products are CSA or ULc certified.

 

[tarmy]

Philips, Sylvania or Universal are available at lots of electrical supply houses. They may have to order them in for you. 120 piece order should get you a good deal. Look for something near 25 watts and 3500 lumens in either 4000K or 5000K.
CD

Thank you...appreciate the advice...