How to choose the right LED tube and calculate the real savings

1) How can I calculate the savings I would have with the LED?

On average, by switching from a Neon Fluorescent tube to a high-efficiency LED Tube, you save 66% on electricity consumption.

Checking and calculating your real savings is really very simple using a single datum: the number of Watts absorbed by the tube for its operation. In fact, on all LED tubes the absorbed power is indicated, to which must also be added the consumption of the reactor necessary only for the fluorescent neon tube.

Let's take a concrete example:

·        Current 150cm fluorescent tube: 58W

·        Fluorescent tube reactor consumption: 14.50 W (25% of fluorescent neon tube power)

·        Total consumption of fluorescent tube and reactor: 72.50 W

·        Total consumption 150 cm LED tube: 25W

·        Savings with LED tube installation (72.50 - 25W) = 47.50 W

·        Annual savings in Euros for each LED tube installed: € 41.00

So by replacing the classic fluorescent neon tube with a high-efficiency LED you will have a saving of 47.50W for every hour in which the tube will be lit. So by installing an LED tube instead of a Neon / Fluorescent tube and using it 8 hours a day for 1 year you will have saved a good € 41.00 for each tube installed! (Calculated by multiplying 47.50W saved x 8 hours a day x 365 days x € 0.30 cost of 1 kW / h of average energy).

Multiply this savings by the number of tubes you will be replacing and you will easily calculate the huge savings you will get by switching to LED.

Do I have to throw away my old ceiling lights?

If the existing ceiling lights are in good condition, it is not necessary to change them. It is sufficient to remove the starter and the reactor from the old ceiling light, with a simple operation that takes a few seconds. Of course, together with the LED tubes, you will be sent clear instructions to perform this simple procedure.

You can also decide to operate the LED tubes leaving the reactor installed, but this would limit energy savings, so our suggestion is to disconnect both the starter and the reactor to get the maximum energy savings.

Of course in the case of a new system or if the old ceiling lights are damaged, we have 2 solutions:

·        Install a new IP65 ceiling lamp already prepared for LED tubes

·        Install a tube with integrated support, saving the cost of the ceiling light

How do I choose the right tube?

Both LED and Neon / fluorescent tubes are available only in four standard lengths: 60cm - 90cm - 120cm - 150cm

So your tube will definitely fit into one of these dimensions. The available power of the tube depends only on the length and quality of the LEDs, so choose the tube that has greater brightness, quality, and power for the same length.

LED tubes: are they really all the same?

Absolutely not. As with any electronic device, the quality of the LED Tube depends on the quality of its components and the materials used.

To understand the quality level of a tube, it is essential to know the material of which it is made. On the market, most of the low-cost tubes are mainly made up of glass, a delicate material that does not allow to disperse the heat produced by the LED and the internal power supply. The best material for LED tubes is aluminum, a resistant, stainless material with high heat dissipation allowing the LED to disperse the little heat produced, ensuring maximum brightness and ensuring a long life for the LED tube.

The ideal tube cover must allow the light to be spread evenly and to assemble and clean the tubes safely and easily. So the ideal solution is a satin-finished polycarbonate cover, an innovative and resistant material.

Furthermore, the power factor (which must be at least 0.90), the brightness (indicated in lumens), and the power of the tube must be checked.

Our company, being Italian, ensures the use of certified and quality materials, using aluminum and polycarbonate, according to the highest production standards. Our products have numerous certifications, including CE and RoHS certification.

In addition to saving on the bill, what other benefits will I have?

The advantages of LED tubes are numerous, among the main ones we remember:

·        Instant and flicker-free ignition

·        Greater brightness and sharper light

·        They do not contain Mercury or other harmful substances

·        Energy savings up to 66% (compared to T8 fluorescent lamps with CCG)

·        High strength and durability up to 12 years

·        High resistance to voltage fluctuations

·        Does not attract insects

·        No flickering or vibration of light