Since t5 and t8 fluorescent lamp dimensions are different it is quite easy to distinguish from each other t5 fluorescent lamp is thin and long with a diameter of 16 mm there are two pins on each end.
T5 fluorescent lamp life.
The 20 000 hour lamp life of t5 lamps is the same as the lamp life of most t8 lamps although newly developed prolonged life t8 lamps have lives of 4 000 or 10 000 hours longer than t5 lamps.
The t5 fluorescent bulb is only similar to the the t8 in that it uses an electronic ballast.
However the cost of t5 bulbs especially high output types is significantly higher than t8 and t12 bulbs.
T5 bulbs are also shorter and do not fit standard fixtures.
The distance between the pins is 5 mm t8 fluorescent lamp is thicker than t5.
With a long life span of great light emission t5 fluorescent bulbs are one of the most popular types of light bulbs for overhead lighting.
Fluorescent lamp technology ledvance offers a wide variety of fluorescent lamps in compact linear u bend and circular types.
Often used in commercial spaces like office buildings medical offices and also in horticulture applications as t5 grow lights t5 fluorescents are easy to remove and re install much like other popular fluorescent light bulbs like the t8 and t12 t5 bulbs.
Shorter burning cycles frequent switching on and off reduce lamp life.
Lamps operated on longer burning cycles will have longer life spans.