Osram 8 W T5 Fluorescent Tube, 385 lm, 300mm, G5

From Osram, the L823 is a tubular fluorescent bulb. It is a T5 size bulb, which means it has a 16 mm diameter. This bulb is slim, compact, and provides illumination and decoration while being cost effective.

This fluorescent lamp offers a very consistent luminous flux throughout its lifetime. This means that the lamp maintains its lumens (lm) or level of brightness for its entire operating life. It will not become dimmer with repeated use.

With an average lifespan up to 10,000 hours, this fluorescent tube lamp is a reliable solution for your lighting needs. This tube provides illumination and decoration while being cost effective.

Fluorescent tubes give off a brighter light than halogen bulbs. They have low running costs and a long lifespan so no need to worry about replacements making them suitable for a number of applications. When choosing a fluorescent tube the number of lumens (Im) is important as the higher the number of lumens the brighter the bulb will be. T5 fluorescent tubes also produce high levels of colour rendering and efficacy.

Fluorescent tubes light bulbs contain mercury so you most dispose of these tubes safely as per regulation.

8W rated wattage
The L823 is 288 mm long (excluding connections and pins)
G5 lamp base which consists of 2 pins with a 5mm gap between the pins
Energy consumption of 9 kilowatt hours (kWH) per 1000 hours
Energy efficiency class A
Slim and compact
Colour rendering index rated ≥50

Fluorescent tubes and lamps have always been popular in the workplace and at home as they are both cost effective and energy efficient. Some areas where fluorescent tubes are used are:
Garages
Studios
Public buildings
Supermarkets and department stores
Offices
Factories
Schools
Home

FAQ:
Which colour temperature to pick?
Fluorescent tubes are available in a variety of colour temperatures which describes the light appearance provided by a light source. It is measured in degrees of kelvin (k) on a scale from 1,000 to 10,000:
2700 – warm white – ideal where relaxing and ambience lighting is needed
4000K – cool white – lighting ideal for a kitchen
+6000K – daylight – very sharp, lighting ideal for a working environment

This fluorescent tube has a colour temperature 3500K.

Which cap size?
You need to have the correct cap size:
2Gx13 (U-shaped)
G13 (T8 and T12)
G5 (T5)