Can I replace T5 with LED?

Plug and Play, or direct wire, LED T5 lamps make switching from fluorescent to LED simple. These bulbs are easy and quick to install. Replacing the ballast in your current fixture won’t be necessary, as it plugs directly into the fixture without any rewiring.

Is a T5 light LED?

Made to effectively replace linear fluorescent tubes, T5 LED tubes are an energy efficient alternative for linear fixtures, strip lights, shop lights, and troffers. These T5 LEDs come in Kelvin temperatures ranging from 3000 Kelvin to 5000 Kelvin.

Are T5 better than LED?

The main advantage of LED over T5 lights is that it is more efficient, which will save cost (bulbs & power) in the long run. LEDs also do not produce UV light by default (unless UV diodes are used), while florescent lighting does.

Do LED lights need LED switch?

LED lights need their own special electronic dimmer switch to have a fully functioning and dimming light.

What does T5 LED mean?

The “T” in T5 indicates the bulb is tubular shaped, while the “5” denotes that it is five eighths of an inch in diameter. This combined with the T5 bulb’s ability to provide more light (lumen) than the other bulbs means long-term cost savings on your commercial and residential projects.

Is t5 fluorescent or LED?

T5HO fluorescent lamps used to be the most energy efficient option for troffer lights and tube lights on the market. LED replacements have actually been estimated to save 45\%-65\% of the energy costs of T5 lighting! These savings are incurred in several ways. T5 lamp life ranges from 25,000 hours to 35,000 hours.

Which is better LED or LED?

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Is LED light illegal?

Aftermarket LED replacement bulbs are illegal, but there’s little enforcement at the federal level. “There are currently no LED headlamp replaceable bulbs that meet federal safety standards.