[Greenbuilding] linear fluorescent single tube 8ft fixture?

[David Wentling]

There is light output and energy usage.
Some transformers can operate multiple fixtures so you do not need as many, possibly reducing cost of installation and operation. You might need extra conduit and wire to connect.
Depending on the elevation of the light fixture to working surface, it will effect the choice of light output required.
Read literature carefully!
 
David Wentling
ConservFirst.com




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 From: Reuben Deumling <9watts at gmail.com>
To: Greenbuilding <greenbuilding at lists.bioenergylists.org> 
Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 9:21 AM
Subject: [Greenbuilding] linear fluorescent single tube 8ft fixture?
 


Are there product lists, databases, or other searchable tables where I could find the best (most lumens/watt?) 8' fluorescent lights? I understand I can go to my local hardware store and pick up (probably cheap) some fluorescent lights, or even a lighting store and find a wider selection, but ideally I'd like to discover the most efficient version. How would you proceed? 

My assumption is that a single 8' light (~32W) will give me the most amount of usable light spread over the largest area. Is that a fair assumption? Do single tube 8' fixtures exist? The two-tube approach, while more common, to me seems like a great way to burn up twice the electricity. Thoughts?



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