Is LED fluorescent tube the same with LED lights?

"LED fluorescent tube" is a misnomer. LED lights and fluorescent lights are completely different technologies. LEDs are very small bulbs illuminated by movement of electrons in a diode. Fluorescent bulbs use electrodes and a gas combination of argon and mercury to produce light. So the name "LED fluorescent tube" really refers to an LED tube that reminds us of traditional fluorescent tubes (likely above your head as you read this).

LED lights should also not be confused with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. CFLs use the same tecnology as fluorescent tubes to produce light, but on a smaller scale. They are a replacement for the incandescent bulbs commonly found in most home light fixtures. CFLs have garnered a lot of press because of their energy efficiency and environmental benefits (i.e. they use less power).

An LED tube is made up of hundreds of individual LEDs. They come in a variety of sizes (2, 4 or 6 feet), different temperatures (i.e. different colors of light) and varying arrays of LEDs. They can be purchased with new fixtures, or used for retrofitting existing fixtures. But keep in mind, they don't require ballasts, so those will need to be removed when replacing fluorescent bulbs.

When comparing LEDs to fluorescent tubes, here are four key specifications you should review:

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 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).

Pros and Cons of LED and Fluorescent Tubes
To give recognition where it's due, fluorescent tubes are a great invention. They have been lighting most of America ever since GE brought them to market back in 1938. They are four to six times more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs and are said to last 10 to 20 times longer. Of course there are disadvantages too.

Fluorescent tubes contain mercury and phosphor which present health and environmental risks. Lights require a ballast which adds to the cost of the lamp and can cause a buzzing noise. Finally, they flicker and the light is often drab.

Meanwhile, LED bulbs last longer than fluorescents, they don't contain harmful ingredients like mercury and they use much less power than fluorescent lamps. And this is just for starters. LEDs aren't perfect though. The tubes are generally not as bright and cost more up front. And unfortunately, cost will likely be the number one driver of greater adoption. So let's compare the costs of each.

	LED Tubes	Fluorescent Tubes
Lifespan	Tubes last twice as long as the average fluorescent tube	Last 10 to 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs, but not as long as LED bulbs.
Cost	Very expensive. Tubes can range from $50 to $100.	Inexpensive. Tubes cost $2 to $10.
Heat output	These bulbs do not cause heat build-up.	Temperature can be up to 2 degrees warmer under fluorescent tubes.
Efficiency	More efficient than both fluorescent and incandescent tubes.	Four to six times more efficient than incandescent bulbs, but less efficient than LED tubes. They also require a ballast to power.
Comfort	More ergonomic than fluorescent tubes.	Not ergonomic: light is drab and all bulbs flicker (though not always visible to the human eye).
Material	Does not contain hazardous metals like mercury.	Does contain mercury and phosphor.
Other	Light is not as strong as fluorescent or incandescent bulbs.	Bulb life is reduced in situations where light is switched on and off frequently.

Anyway,the key strength of LED lighting is reduced power consumption. When designed properly, an LED circuit will approach 80% efficiency, which means 80% of the electrical energy is converted to light energy. It is highly suggested to replace traditional Fluorescent Tubes.You can search your favorite LED types on www.ecvv.com. Many LED manufacturers and LED suppliers waiting for you.

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