Increasingly becoming popular in recent news is the construction of “green” commercial buildings and green updates on already standing structures. One of the latest debates within green updates are the pros and cons of using LED fluorescent tubes. In an article published by greentechenterprise compares LEDs to fluorescent tubes, here are four key specifications that should be reviewed:
- Lumens – This is the unit of measurement for strength of light. Look for tubes with 1500 lumens or more.
- Watts – This is a unit of measurement for power consumption. Four-foot LED tubes typically use 15 to 25 watts, while fluorescent tubes of this size use more than 30 watts.
- Lifespan – This is how long the bulb will last. It’s measured in hours. 50,000 hours is common for LED tubes.
- Color temperature – The temperature of the light is the color of the light. It is measured in units of absolute temperature, or Kelvin (K). 3000K is considered warm (redder), 4100K is considered neutral, and 5800 K is cool (bluer).
In addition to the four specifications listed above it is also important to consider: cost, heat ouput, efficiency, comfort & material.
What are your general thoughts on the debate over LED Fluorescent Tubes?
