by Shane Henson — January 8, 2014—Swapping out old T8 fluorescent fixtures with energy-saving light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures just became simpler with the introduction of Larson Electronics’ 28-watt LED 4-foot replacement lamp. When upgrading existing T8 fluorescent fixtures to LEDs, or direct replacement, the new Magnalight LEDT8-28W-V1 will outperform a standard T8 fluorescent and save money too, the lighting solutions company says.
The 28-watt T-series LED bulb works with any T8 fluorescent light fixtures and can be configured for any T-series fluorescent bulb fixture, and requires no ballast for operation. The polycarbonate lens diffuses the light and makes this bulb ideal for food-safe environments since there is no glass. The aluminum housing serves as a heat sink and provides rigidity and strength for this LED bulb. The Magnalight 28-watt LED tube produces more light than a T8 fluorescent and saves on electric costs and maintenance costs while resisting shock and temperature extremes. These LED light tubes can also be plugged directly into fluorescent light fixtures with magnetic ballasts, which make them an ideal retrofit for older T12 fluorescent lights with magnetic ballasts, says Larson Electronics.
These are the first generation of the company’s 28-watt LED tubes. Lumen output is 98.21 lumens per watt for a total of 2,750 lumens per bulb. This lamp is also available in 2-foot, 3-foot, alternating current and low-voltage versions, making this new series of lamps compatible with numerous different commercial and industrial fixtures. Larson Electronics adds that facilities maintenance professionals will find these bulbs easy to retrofit as there are solutions for ballasted fixtures and fixtures with single-end AC power. Most importantly, they will increase the light output and save on electric consumption.
In addition to the new bulbs, Larson Electronics carries an extensive line of LED spotlights, LED hunting lights, colored LED lights, portable work lights, and industrial-grade LED area lights.
