I have looked for an answer but couldn't find one so asking what I hope will be a simple problem to solve. I have a flourescent light fitting in my office and it has an Osram 120cm T8 L36W827 Warm White tube in it. But it is very dull and I want to replace with something brighter and so my questions are :
1. I know that T8 means that the light is 1" in diameter. (I presume that is the diameter of the tube and not the end fittings ? ) Can I substitute the T8 with a T12 (I assume that being larger I will be able to get a brighter light ?) Do they all have the same diameter fittings on the end ?
2. I remember having to replace starters sometimes in flourescent lights but now there seems to be something called a ballast <sp> Will whatever starts the tube at the moment start a T12 ?
3. I am under the impression that wattage is the electricity used and lumens is the brightness but not all bulbs show the lumens no. I'm a bit confused about that.
4. I hope I am asking the right questions but if anyone feels like just telling me to go and buy a XYZ tube then please feel free to do so.
And thanks in advance to all who can and do help.
1. I know that T8 means that the light is 1" in diameter. (I presume that is the diameter of the tube and not the end fittings ? ) Can I substitute the T8 with a T12 (I assume that being larger I will be able to get a brighter light ?) Do they all have the same diameter fittings on the end ?
2. I remember having to replace starters sometimes in flourescent lights but now there seems to be something called a ballast <sp> Will whatever starts the tube at the moment start a T12 ?
3. I am under the impression that wattage is the electricity used and lumens is the brightness but not all bulbs show the lumens no. I'm a bit confused about that.
4. I hope I am asking the right questions but if anyone feels like just telling me to go and buy a XYZ tube then please feel free to do so.
And thanks in advance to all who can and do help.