Cool thanks was thinking of an eBay order that's all hence advice on model / dimness
As long as i can get a dim tube light I'll be happy
As long as i can get a dim tube light I'll be happy
Replacing and old tube light
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If you want a "cozier" feeling, go for a warm white tube rather than cool white or just white.
You used to be able to get T5 tubes in colors as well; not sure if they're still easily obtainable in the U.K., but yellow would certainly be more "dim & cozy."
You used to be able to get T5 tubes in colors as well; not sure if they're still easily obtainable in the U.K., but yellow would certainly be more "dim & cozy."
Basically you can't get dimmer tubes in a given size. A 13w T5 tube 21" long will always be 13w. To get a much dimmer light you would need to change the fitting and tube to a smaller one.
Oh that's a shame I thought u can get diff brightness tube lights just like bulbs
I will install one of these instead if it's ok??
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Geneva-Uplighter-Wall-Light/p/702908
Can I also just ask a basic lighting hot question
I know spot Lights require re wiring
But is the general lighting connection the same?
Eg if I have a tube light today can I change it to any light I want chandelier spotlight rod etc etc
I will install one of these instead if it's ok??
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Geneva-Uplighter-Wall-Light/p/702908
Can I also just ask a basic lighting hot question
I know spot Lights require re wiring
But is the general lighting connection the same?
Eg if I have a tube light today can I change it to any light I want chandelier spotlight rod etc etc
Don't they do an 8W 21" tube now?
Apparently not.
Thanks for checking mate
If you can advise on chosen light and general light questions above I'd really appreciate
If you can advise on chosen light and general light questions above I'd really appreciate
Have they ever? 8W T5, tubes are 12", always have been as far as I know.
Can't comment on the light.
I don't understand why you think that spotlights require rewiring? In general, if the voltage is the same then you can interchange light fittings. They all need a live, neutral and earth.
I'm sure I used to have T5s over my fishtank, and the 21" Grolux were 8W. Then again, I'm getting senile, my memory might be playing tricks.
Thanks stillp will pick one out and ask electrician to fit
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I did look this advert does show a 6.4 watt LED replacement for the tube.
However the advert is flawed as at one place it states 240 volt and in another it states 10 ~ 25 volt AC/DC which is correct I don't know? Maybe both are correct? The one tube I replaced with LED had instructions for using it without removing the ballast you swapped the starter for a special type and the ballast just became a resistor with the 5 foot tube it was optional if ballast was removed or not.
I tried some other links and they were 12 volt.
The only way to reduce light output is to go to LED replacement. I feel it's a con where they state things like saves 50% of power yes a 24W LED does save power compared with a 58 watt fluorescent but it also reduces the lumen from 5800 to 2400 so in real terms it's dimmer.
However you want a dimmer light so for you it will work.
But every advert I found stated:-
Power consumption
225mm = 2w
300mm = 3.3w
530mm = 6.4w
Voltage 12v - 30v
I am not saying you can't get a 230 volt version but I could not find one. In the main 8W and 13W tubes are used in caravans, boats, and motor homes I just failed to find a 230 volt version.
This http://www.ledison-led-lights.co.uk/t/T5+LED+Tubes/5.htm seemed the only hope full advert I could find. But the price!
However the advert is flawed as at one place it states 240 volt and in another it states 10 ~ 25 volt AC/DC which is correct I don't know? Maybe both are correct? The one tube I replaced with LED had instructions for using it without removing the ballast you swapped the starter for a special type and the ballast just became a resistor with the 5 foot tube it was optional if ballast was removed or not.
I tried some other links and they were 12 volt.
The only way to reduce light output is to go to LED replacement. I feel it's a con where they state things like saves 50% of power yes a 24W LED does save power compared with a 58 watt fluorescent but it also reduces the lumen from 5800 to 2400 so in real terms it's dimmer.
However you want a dimmer light so for you it will work.
But every advert I found stated:-
Power consumption
225mm = 2w
300mm = 3.3w
530mm = 6.4w
Voltage 12v - 30v
I am not saying you can't get a 230 volt version but I could not find one. In the main 8W and 13W tubes are used in caravans, boats, and motor homes I just failed to find a 230 volt version.
This http://www.ledison-led-lights.co.uk/t/T5+LED+Tubes/5.htm seemed the only hope full advert I could find. But the price!
Yup will just buy a wall light that comes with a dim bulb - sorted
Will look cosier
Will look cosier
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