Linear fluorescent lamps are often designated with a T5, T6, T8, T10, and T12. The T in the designation for linear fluorescent lamps stands for tubular and the number is the diameter of the lamp in an eighth of an inch. T5 equals 5/8" diameter, T6 equals 6/8", T8 equals 8/8 or 1 inch and so on. Specialty Bulb offers straight linear fluorescent bulbs, circular fluorescent lamps, u-bent fluorescents, and grooved fluorescent lamps in the sizes and shapes for all your requirements.
Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Compact fluorescent lamps, also known as CFLs, offer the benefits of fluorescent lamps in a compact size. CFLs are energy efficient, economical, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes to replace ordinary incandescent lamps. Specialty Bulb is an authorized distributor for many quality manufactures of compact fluorescent lamps and light bulbs including GE, Osram Sylvania, Philips, Ushio, and Eiko.
Let our knowledgeable staff assist you in finding the correct lamp for your application. Contact us to find out more. You can also browse our catalog. We carry lamps for all your applications including shatter proof fluorescents, cold temperature, and reprographic, cinema fluorescents, germicidal lamps, vacuum UV lamps, xenon short arc lamps, spectroscopy lamps, hospitality, office, medical, scientific, halogen lamps, and many others. Our bulb specialists are always happy to assist with any of your lighting needs.