Lamp Type: Fluorescent

Well, before talking about fluorescent lamps, one question: What does warm light and cold light?

- Warm light: the way of talking about the color temperature of light that is displayed in kelvin (k), for example, a lamp of 2700k light plays a more "yellow". Warm light has no connection with the thermal effect when the lamp is in operation. Then, the lower the color temperature, the more yellow is the effect of the lamp. This type of lamp is more suitable for environments such as bedrooms and living rooms, environments that n OES light more cozy.

Example environment with fluorescent yellow (warm light). In this environment was a detail made of plaster with tears, and light-emitting fluorescent lamp. To this end you can use a T8 lamp of 3000k or 3000k of T5.

- Tungsten: the same way as mentioned above, is a way of talking about the color temperature of the lamp, but in this case the color reproduction is above 4000K, which transmits a light "white." The higher the color temperature, whiter light is. This is suitable for environments such as kitchens and office environments that require light for more exciting activities and concentration.

Example environment with fluorescent lighting (cold light). To effect a whiter light can use T8 or T5 to 4000k of 4000k.

Let's see which types of fluorescent lamps and tubes, but there are also circular. The energy of fluorescent is up to 80% lower compared to other types of lamps, and a life of up to 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs, they heat less environments, provide reduced thermal load and IRC (index of color reproduction) on average 85%.

Compact Fluorescent: its creation was the main task of replacing incandescent light bulbs. Are high-tech, functional and economical. They have commercial, industrial and residential, and available in various shapes and powers, with modern design and compact. The shelf life is an average of 15,000 hours and 6.000ha color temperature is on average 2.700K to 6000K.
Example: an economic lamp of 20W is equivalent to a 100W incandescent, or consumes far less energy and produces more light.

Image with multiple compact fluorescent lamps with E27 screw encaxe. Image available on the OSRAM.

Image with multiple compact fluorescent lamps with pinode fit, they need ballast. Image available on the OSRAM.

Fluorescent: These are a great solution for saving energy. It has high efficiency, long durability and various uses such as manufacturing, commerce and residences. With the passage of time has received more technologies sizes and better lumen. The color temperature ranges from 2.700ka 6.500k. The principle of operation is the disposal of mercury vapor at low pressure.

When you hear in T12, T10, T8, T5, etc, is a relationship with the diameter of the lamp.

For residential and comecial, one of the more efficient fluorescent lamps is the T5, with a diameter of 16 mm, representing up to 40% savings compared to T12 and T10.
The life of fluorescent lamps is on average 7.500ha 20,000 hours.

Example of lighting on the facade with T5 fluorescent.

In areas of difficult access at the changing light bulbs, such as mezzanines, right footed double production wings or tunnels, has LUMILUX XXT T8 with life from 58,000 to 75,000 hours depending on the type of reactor that is used.