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What are fluorescent tube and circline lamps? |
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light, bulb, fluorescent, tube, circline, lamp, T12, T8 |
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Fluorescent tube lamps - the second most popular type of lamps-are more energy efficient than the more popular A-type standard incandescent lamps.
The traditional tube-type fluorescent lamps are usually identified as T12 or T8 (12/8 or 8/8 of an inch tube diameter, respectively). They are installed in a dedicated fixture with a built-in ballast. The two most common types are 40-watt, 4-foot (1.2-meter) lamps, and 75-watt, 8-foot (2.4-meter) lamps.
Tubular fluorescent fixtures and lamps are preferred for ambient lighting in large indoor areas. In these areas, their low brightness creates less direct glare than incandescent bulbs.
Circular, tube-type fluorescent lamps are called circline lamps. They are commonly used for portable task lighting.
In fluorescent tubes, a very small amount of mercury mixes with inert gases to conduct the electrical current. This allows the phosphor coating on the glass tube to emit light.
Source: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
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