Osram 8 W T5 Fluorescent Tube, 385 lm, 300mm, G5

This range of fluorescent tubes from Osram are a standard T5 size. They are tubular with a diameter of 16 mm and a G5 base. They are short in length (between 136 mm and 517 long, depending on model). These T5 fluorescent tubes have an average lifespan of up to 10,000 hours when used with Quicktronic ECGs.

Osram T5 fluorescent lamps offer decoration and illumination in a cost efficient package. They provide excellent luminous flux maintenance throughout their entire lifespan, meaning that the bulb will not become dimmer with repeated use.

This range includes the following fluorescent tubes:
792-6940 - 13 W, 830 lm, 530mm, G5
797-3450 - 6 W, 270 lm, 212mm, G5
797-3453 - 8 W, 385 lm, 300mm, G5

Fluorescent tubes give off a brighter light than halogen bulbs. They have low running costs and a long lifespan so no need to worry about replacements making them suitable for a number of applications. When choosing a fluorescent tube the number of lumens (Im) is important as the higher the number of lumens the brighter the bulb will be. T5 fluorescent tubes also produce high levels of colour rendering and efficacy.

Fluorescent tubes contain mercury so you most dispose of these tubes safely as per regulation.

Fluorescent tubes and lamps have always been popular in the workplace and at home as they are both cost effective and energy efficient. The compact size and length of these fluorescent tubes enables them to be used in applications where space is at a premium. Example applications include:
• Stairwells
• Corridors
• Furniture
• Mirrors
• Bathroom Lighting
• Emergency lighting systems
• Studios

FAQ:

Which colour temperature to pick?
Fluorescent tubes are available in a variety of colour temperatures which describes the light appearance provided by a light source. It is measured in degrees of kelvin (k) on a scale from 1,000 to 10,000:
2700 – warm white – ideal where relaxing and ambience lighting is needed
4000K – cool white – lighting ideal for a kitchen
+6000K – daylight – very sharp, lighting ideal for a working environment

Which cap size?
You need to have the correct cap size:
2Gx13 (U-shaped)
G13 (T8 and T12)
G5 (T5)

A lamp breaking is extremely unlikely to have any adverse effects on your health. However, if a lamp breaks, you should ventilate the room for 30 minutes before removing the parts (preferably with gloves on). The parts should be taken for recycling at your local waste facility.

Fluorescent Triphosphor

Triphosphor tubes have longer life, a lower mercury content, better colour rendering and higher lumen maintenance than their Halophosphate counterparts. The tubes are available in a variety of colour temperatures from 3000K (warm white) to 6000K (daylight).

• Extended life expectancy which can be increased by upto 20,000 hours with the use of high frequency luminaires.
• Shatter resistant versions available which retain the fragments in the event of a breakage.
• Option of triphosphor tubes with internal reflectors, which reduce waste light and increase light output by up to 75%.
• 16mm (T5) tubes provide a compact alternative to T8 tubes, offering peak performance at +35 °C and typically provide 5% more efficiency in most ceiling applications when compared to equivalent T8 tubes.

Nominal tube diameter - T5=16mm, T8=26mm, T9=29mm, T12=38mm