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Fluorescent tubes - Efficient lighting solutions for every need
A room is filled with bright, uniform light - creating a pleasant feeling of clarity and structure. Fluorescent tubes provide reliable, wide-area lighting in living and working areas, whether in the kitchen, garage or office. With their high batten light and energy efficiency, they are part of many people's everyday lives - whether as classic neon tubes or modern LED versions.
Neon tube lamp - Versatile light sources for different rooms
Fluorescent tubes in the form of a neon tube lamp offer a proven solution for a wide range of lighting tasks. Their uniform light is distributed over a large area and creates optimum visibility - ideal for rooms such as garages, cellars, kitchens or workshops. They also impress in the office with efficient lighting that is easy on the eyes.
The choice of light color plays an important role here. Warm white (2,700-3,300 K) is suitable for cozy areas, while cool white (3,300-5,300 K) creates a natural working atmosphere. In workshops and other functional areas, daylight (>5,300 K) ensures maximum concentration and optimum illumination.
Compared to classic halogen bulbs or traditional light bulbs, neon tube lamps score points with their significantly higher energy efficiency and longer service life. Thanks to modern technologies, such as the LED alternative, electricity consumption is also reduced and the environment is protected. Replacement with new LED fluorescent tubes is particularly recommended when retrofitting older installations. Compact fluorescent bulbs can also often be easily converted to modern LED bulbs, further reducing operating costs.
Neon tube - Proven technology for wide-area illumination
For decades, neon tubes have characterized the lighting of many work and recreation areas. Their technology is based on a simple but effective principle: inside the glass tube is a noble gas mixture that generates ultraviolet light when excited by electrical energy. This light hits a special phosphor coating inside the tube bulb, which converts it into visible light. This structure provides the characteristic, homogeneous illumination that characterizes neon tubes.
Typical locations for classic neon tubes are industrial halls, corridors, stairwells and storage rooms. They show their strengths wherever wide-area, efficient lighting is required.
Neon tubes also impress in terms of light output and service life: They offer high lumen values for uniform illumination of large areas and - depending on quality and operating conditions - can achieve several thousand operating hours. Another technical advantage is their low energy consumption compared to older traditional light bulbs, making them an economical choice for continuous lighting. For damp rooms or outdoor areas, models with a suitable IP code (e.g. IP65) should be selected to ensure safe use.
When replacing a fluorescent tube, make sure you use the correct base. Common variants are G13 (for T8 and T12 tubes) and G5 (for T5 tubes). Fluorescent tubes also differ in their design: T5 tube bulbs are slimmer and more energy-efficient than classic T8 or T12 models. T8 tube bulbs offer a proven ratio of light output to energy consumption and are the most widely used.
LED fluorescent tubes - modern alternative with high energy efficiency
LED fluorescent tubes combine the familiar advantages of classic fluorescent tubes with the innovative properties of modern LED technology: they offer significantly higher energy efficiency, a longer service life and immediately available, flicker-free light. As a result, they sustainably reduce operating costs and contribute to environmentally friendly lighting.
Switching to LED fluorescent tubes is usually straightforward. Existing systems in offices, kitchens and workshops can be easily retrofitted. It is often sufficient to simply replace the tube bulb; only a few lights require the ballast to be adapted. When replacing, make sure that the socket type, length and wattage are compatible. The light colors of LED fluorescent tubes also range from warm white to cool white to daylight white, allowing individual adaptation to different areas of application.
Another advantage of modern LED tube bulbs is that they do not emit UV or IR radiation, making them particularly suitable for sensitive materials such as artwork or textiles. They also contain no harmful substances such as mercury and are fully recyclable, making them an environmentally friendly lighting solution.
Old fluorescent tubes must be disposed of properly due to their mercury content - for example via the local recycling center or special collection points.
Neon tubes and neon lights - setting stylish accents
In addition to their classic function as a powerful light source, neon tubes and neon lights have long since found a permanent place in the decorative sector. Their characteristic light and the ability to light up in different colors make them popular design elements in living spaces, stores, restaurants or bars.
In living rooms, neon lights create targeted lighting accents and add a touch of retro charm to modern interiors. Colored neon tubes on walls or shelves are particularly effective in open room concepts or lofts. Softly glowing neon lamps also create an atmospheric ambience in the bedroom.
In commercial areas such as bars, cafés or boutiques, neon tubes are used specifically to create eye-catchers or visually emphasize the corporate identity. Lettering, logos or creative light sculptures can be impressively realized with individually designed neon lights.
Decorative neon lights often differ technically from functional fluorescent tubes: While the focus with classic tube bulbs is on batten light, decorative variants focus on color intensity, design and the possibility of individual shapes.
Light output and service life - what to look out for in fluorescent bulbs
Choosing the right fluorescent tube or modern LED bulb has a significant influence on the quality of light and cost-effectiveness of a lighting solution.
The light output is given in lumens and determines how much light a tube bulb actually emits. Around 150 lumens per square meter are sufficient for living spaces, while higher values ensure optimum visibility in work areas such as kitchens or workshops. High-quality fluorescent tubes and LED tube bulbs achieve an even light distribution without disturbing shadows, thus contributing to a pleasant room atmosphere.
While classic neon tubes offer operating times of several thousand hours, modern LED fluorescent tubes achieve lifetimes of up to 50,000 hours. This significantly reduces maintenance and replacement costs.
Extreme temperatures or frequent switching can shorten the service life of conventional fluorescent bulbs. LED bulbs are more robust in this respect and offer consistently high light quality even with frequent switching. Those who pay attention to high energy efficiency classes and rely on products with a reliable fluorescent coating create a long-lasting and sustainable lighting solution for a wide range of applications.
The strike-through prices correspond to the manufacturer's RRP.
Included in the price of LED lights/bulbs is a contribution to recycling costs of €0.05. Included in the price of CFLs/fluorescent bulbs is a contribution to recycling costs of €0.15.
All prices include 23% VAT, delivery costs excluded.