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    T12, T8, and T5 bulbs are different types of fluorescent tubes commonly found in buildings, with T12 being the oldest and least efficient. T12 bulbs have an average wattage of 40W and are 38mm in diameter, while T8 bulbs are more common, average 32W, and are 26mm wide. The most efficient type is T5, averaging 28W and only 16mm wide. For best results upgrading bulb types, the entire light fitting should be replaced but an adapter can be used for newer fittings.

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    T12, T8, and T5 bulbs are different types of fluorescent tubes commonly found in buildings, with T12 being the oldest and least efficient. T12 bulbs have an average wattage of 40W and are 38mm in diameter, while T8 bulbs are more common, average 32W, and are 26mm wide. The most efficient type is T5, averaging 28W and only 16mm wide. For best results upgrading bulb types, the entire light fitting should be replaced but an adapter can be used for newer fittings.

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    Fact Sheet - Lighting T12 T8 T5

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    T12, T8, and T5 bulbs are different types of fluorescent tubes commonly found in buildings, with T12 being the oldest and least efficient. T12 bulbs have an average wattage of 40W and are 38mm in diameter, while T8 bulbs are more common, average 32W, and are 26mm wide. The most efficient type is T5, averaging 28W and only 16mm wide. For best results upgrading bulb types, the entire light fitting should be replaced but an adapter can be used for newer fittings.

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    Differences between T12, T8, T5


    T12, T8 and T5 bulbs are different types of fluorescent tubes often present in
    school and office buildings. The older bigger bulbs are the least efficient and
    can be upgraded to the newer bulbs. It is often best to change the light fitting
    completely to fit the new bulbs for the best results, but if your fittings are quite
    new than the adaptor can be used instead.
    This is an example of an adaptor:

    T12 Bulbs
    This is the oldest type of fluorescent tube and is no longer sold.
    The average wattage of these bulbs is: 40 W
    The bulb is 38 mm in diameter (this can be used to measure your bulb)

    A T12 Fitting looks a bit like:

    T8 Bulbs
    This is the most common type of bulb used in schools and offices
    The average wattage of these bulbs is: 32 W
    The bulb is 26 mm in diameter (this can be used to measure your bulb)

    A T8 Fitting looks a bit like:

    T5 Bulbs
    This is the smallest and most efficient bulb.
    The average wattage of these bulbs is: 28 W
    The bulb is 16 mm in diameter (this can be used to measure your bulb)

    A T5 Fitting looks a bit like:

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