Choosing the Right LED Ready T8 Fixtures
LED Ready T8 Fixtures are lighting fixtures that are designed to be set up in large commercial spaces. They can be used in a variety of areas including warehouses, gymnasiums, and industry lighting to name a few. While the applications for LED Ready T8 Fixtures are limitless, it is important to know exactly what type of light you need based on these factors.
Lumens
With new light bulbs, shopping by lumens is more important than shopping by watts when choosing which energy-efficient bulb to purchase. While wattage measures the amount of energy required to light products, lumens measure the amount of light produced. This means that the more lumens the product has, the brighter the light source is. Instead of buying products based on how much energy they consume (watts), consumers should consider how much light they give us (lumens).
Wattage
Wattage is the measure of the bulb's energy consumption - not how much light it puts out. Energy-efficient bulbs use fewer watts to give off the same amount of brightness (lumens). Because of this, LEDs (which have typically low wattages when compared with lumens) not only help reduce energy usage but also lower electric bills.
Color Temperature
Color temperature refers to the color appearance of the light that comes from a light source. It's an important performance characteristic to asses when evaluating bulbs because the color temperature creates the mood of the space you are lighting and can thus influence buying behavior or work performance. The apparent color of a light source is measured in Kelvin. The higher the Kelvin temperature, the whiter the light.
Size
The standard LED Ready T8 Fixtures comes in 2 ft. and 4 ft. (and on occasion, longer) options, providing a number of different choices for sizing. The size of the linear light you would need is determined by the area in which you are working in. Make sure to measure the workspace accurately so that you can buy the accordingly sized light.
DLC Listed
When a fixture is DLC Listed (stands for Design Light Consortium) it may qualify for energy rebates by your local utility which can significantly reduce the cost of ownership. The qualified products list is a resource for program administrators, to help them decide which solid state lighting products to include in their energy efficiency promotions.