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is f40 the same as t12

by Mr. Rasheed Jacobi DDS Published 4 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Is f40 the same as t12? A T12 is 12/8ths of an inch, or 1.5" in diameter. A T5 is 5/8" in diameter. All F32 and F40 lamps are essentially 4 foot long lamps (47" if you don't count the pins).

A T12 is 12/8ths of an inch, or 1.5" in diameter. A T5 is 5/8" in diameter. All F32 and F40 lamps are essentially 4 foot long lamps (47" if you don't count the pins). The FR71T12 is actually a 71" long x 1.5" diameter lamp that can handle from 80-120w and is typically run at 100w.

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Can I use T12 tubes instead of F40?

I recently bought two new 4' tubes of the T12 variety from Home Depot. The new tubes are F34 rather than F40, but that is all they had, so I figured as long as it's not higher than the fixture's rating (they are rated for 40 watt), everything will work just fine.

What is the difference between fr71t12 and fr32/f40?

All F32 and F40 lamps are essentially 4 foot long lamps (47" if you don't count the pins). The FR71T12 is actually a 71" long x 1.5" diameter lamp that can handle from 80-120w and is typically run at 100w. It uses the different use of the F number.

What is the difference between F32 and F40 lamps?

All F32 and F40 lamps are essentially 4 foot long lamps (47" if you don't count the pins). The FR71T12 is actually a 71" long x 1.5" diameter lamp that can handle from 80-120w and is typically run at 100w.

What is the difference between a T12 and a T5 light?

A T12 is 12/8ths of an inch, or 1.5" in diameter. A T5 is 5/8" in diameter. All F32 and F40 lamps are essentially 4 foot long lamps (47" if you don't count the pins). The FR71T12 is actually a 71" long x 1.5" diameter lamp that can handle from 80-120w and is typically run at 100w.

What bulb replaces F40?

Replaces F40T12/CW F40T12/CW/SUPREME/ALTO F40/D841/ECO F40SPX41/ECO F40SP41 F40T12/CWSupreme/Plus/Alto....Special Feature1.5 Inch Diameter, 48" Inch LengthLight TypeFluorescentIndoor/Outdoor UsageIndoorWattage40 wattsLight ColorCool white

What does F40 T12 mean?

(M) The term “F34T12 lamp” (also known as a “F40T12/ES lamp”) means a nominal 34 watt tubular fluorescent lamp that is 48 inches in length and 1½ inches in diameter, and conforms to ANSI standard C78.

How do you install a F40 T12 bulb?

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Are F34 and F40 bulbs interchangeable?

From experience if the lamps are T12 F40 or F34 then they are typically ok, however the new T8 slimmer 32 and 34 watt lamps will flicker when installed in an older style magnetic non-electronic ballast and will eventually burn out soon. Richard, check with your local utility company.

Can T12 bulbs be replaced with T8?

T8 tubes are simply 1 inch in diameter versus the 1.5 inch diameter of T12 tubes. In an effort to make LED tube lights compatible with the internal dimensions of most fixtures, you will find that most LED tube lights feature a T8 or 1 inch diameter. They can indeed be used in T12 fixtures.Aug 19, 2016

What size is a T12 bulb?

A T12 lamp (on the left in the figure below) is therefore twelve-eighths of an inch, or one-and-one-half inches (3.81 cm), in diameter. A T8 lamp (on the right in the figure below) is eight-eighths of an inch, or one inch (2.54 cm), in diameter.

What can I replace a T12 bulb with?

When the new lighting standards went through Congress a majority of buildings began to use one of two replacements. The first was T8 fluorescents, but in some cases you can also replace the T12 with a T5 linear fluorescent.Dec 21, 2017

What is a Balaster?

To put it simply, a ballast is the functional heart of a fluorescent or HID light source. Just as a heart regulates blood flow to your body, a ballast ensures that a lamp stays lit by managing the distribution of energy throughout the fixture.Dec 6, 2019

What causes a fluorescent light to go on and off?

If a fluorescent tube blinks on and off-a slower and more distinct process than flickering-the fault may lie in loose wiring or in another component, called the ballast. The ballast is almost always to blame if the fixture hums during operation.Sep 22, 1988

How many lumens is a 34 watt fluorescent bulb?

1,800 lumensT12 fluorescent bulb shines a cool, white light and connects to lighting fixtures with a g13 base. At 120 volts, this 48" bulb uses 34 watts of power to produce 1,800 lumens. With a rating of 4,100 kelvin and a cri of 87, this bulb is designed to last up to 15,000 hours.

Can you replace 4 foot fluorescent bulb with LED?

Yes, you can replace fluorescent tubes with LED tubes or LED-integrated fixtures. If you just want to replace the bulbs, you can use plug-and-play, direct-wire, or hybrid LED tubes. Plug-and-play tubes are the easiest to install as they do not require any rewiring to the fixture.

Can you replace a 34 watt fluorescent bulb with a 40 watt?

[Lighting] Re: 2 pin four foot flourescent tubes - 34 watt and 40 watt stock. Yes, you can mix them. A bigger concern is that ballasts have life, not infinite, and ballasts of that likely contain PCB's. Think hard about replacing the fixtures with T-8 or T-5 fixtures.Dec 10, 2015

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