1. What are the general advantages T5 fluorescent lamps?
In contrast to thermal radiators as incandescent and halogen lamps with fluorescent lamps which light is produced by radiation conversion. The heat generated in the gas line radiation energy is first converted into visible light by phosphors. The high light yield results in less energy consumption, through the use of electronic control gear (ECG) can be optimized even more.
The light output is about four times higher than that of halogen lamps (100 lumens / watt), the heat radiation much lower than for conventional halogen or incandescent lamps, an important advantage in heat-sensitive mounting locations. The relatively large compared to other lamp lead lengths, moreover, to an even, shadowless illumination of the environment. The lifetime is superior to conventional lamps, three-to twenty-four times - up to 24,000 hours.
Fluorescent lights should be used wherever appropriate, where low energy consumption reached a high luminous efficacy with low heat development. Also, the acquisition and operating costs are relatively low in this type of lighting. The fluorescent lamp is therefore the ideal light source for many areas in offices, exhibition and Supermärktenbau.