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Simplify your choice: Type A, B, C or A/B Dual Mode
Quick guide to finding the best TLED for your needs.
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| Rebate Eligibility | Limited | Limited | Widely eligible | Limited - varies depending on method chosen |
| Dimming & Controls | Limited compatibility | Compatible with rewiring | Fully compatible + wireless options | Depends on method chosen |
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Practical solutions for every need
Learn more about our comprehensive range of TLED solutions designed for specific applications and requirements.
Breadth of Portfolio
Breadth of Portfolio
- Wide range of T5, T8, T9 options
- Type A, Type B, Type A/B Dual Mode, Type C
- Plastic, glass and coated glass construction
- 2’, 3’, 4’, 8’, U Bend, Circline form factors
Safety certified
Safety certified
- NSF Listed
- Shatter-resistant options
- Built-in surge protection
- External battery packs for emergency lighting
Simplified Inventory Management
Simplified Inventory Management
- Field adjustable CCT: 3K – 6.5K
- 5 SKUs in 1
- Flexibility in lighting design and occupant preferences
High performance
High performance
- High lumen output options
- High efficiency options
- Wide beam angle illumination
Ease of Use/Install
Ease of Use/Install
- Plug-and-play, Single/Double ended wiring options
- Broad portfolio, several retrofit possibilities
- Application specific solutions
Smart Controls Integration
Smart Controls Integration
- Type C offers controls/dimming capabilities
- Occupancy sensing
- 3rd party controls integration
*Feature availability varies by model. Contact us to find the right combination for your application.
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State-by-State Fluorescent Ban Timeline
As regulations phase out fluorescent lighting across United States, EiKO is here to help assist you through a seamless transition to energy efficient LED Lighting.
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Consider utilizing plastic TLEDs for specific specialty applications where their unique properties such as lightweight construction, flexibility, and impact resistance offer significant advantages.
- Correctional institutions
- Behavioral health centers
- High-traffic, high-impact areas (warehouses)
- Food processing
- Indoor sports, recreation centers, training complexes
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Shopping Centers
- High occupancy locations
| Feature | Glass TLEDs | Plastic TLEDs |
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| Optical Clarity | Superior, high light transmission | Lower clarity, potential for yellowing |
| Durability | Rigid, scratch-resistant, prone to breakage | Flexible, impact-resistant, less scratch resistant |
| Weight | Heavier, harder to handle and install | Lighter, easier to handle |
| Flexibility | Rigid | Flexible, prone to sagging if long length |
| Environmental Resistance | Resistant to UV, chemicals, and heat | Can degrade under UV, less heat resistant |
| Recyclability | Easily recyclable | May have more complex recycling challenges |
| Applications | Suitable for most applications. Require careful handling, more fragile | Easier to handle, more robust in installation. Unique properties for specialty applications. |
When upgrading from linear fluorescent lighting to LED, there are three options:
- Replacing the fluorescent lamps with tubular LED (TLED) lamps, which may require alterations to the luminaire.
- Upgrading the luminaire with a retrofit kit, which retains the existing luminaire but replaces its components with new LED parts.
- Completely replacing the existing luminaires with new LED luminaires.
TLED replacement lamps are a popular choice, offering 25–40% energy savings and a payback period of 1.8–2.5 years. TLED lamps offer a relatively low-cost option and are typically quicker to install than retrofit kits.
Retrofitting an installed luminaire with an appropriate UL Certified Retrofit Kit does not impact the original luminaire’s Listing.
The UL certification Mark on the retrofit kit indicates that a representative sample of the kit — including its components and the accompanying installation instructions — has been tested and certified against the applicable UL Standard for use with the identified luminaires. It also indicates that when the kit is installed in accordance with its markings and instructions, the converted luminaire complies with the UL Standard for luminaires.
- Shunted sockets have their electrical contacts internally connected, providing a single track for electrical current to flow. This means that voltage is received through one set of wires and then spreads to two contacts.
- Non-shunted sockets, on the other hand, have separate contacts for wiring, creating two tracks for electrical current. In this case, voltage is sent to each contact individually through two separate wiring tracks.
- The type of socket you need is determined by the type of lamp and ballast being used. For example, T8 fluorescent lamps with instant-start ballasts generally use shunted sockets, while T8 lamps with rapid-start, programmed-start, or dimming ballasts typically require non-shunted sockets. LED lamps have their own set of requirements, so always check with the lamp manufacturer or a lighting specialist to confirm the correct socket type. Using the wrong type of socket can create a fire hazard and may void the UL listing of the lamp.
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NSF/ANSI 2: Food Equipment
NSF/ANSI 2 establishes minimum food protection and sanitation requirements for the materials, design, fabrication, construction and performance of food handling and processing equipment (such as bakery, cafeteria, kitchen and pantry units) and other food handling and processing equipment (such as tables and components, counters, hoods, shelves and sinks).
NSF requires the light fixtures (luminaires) to not be a source of contamination, that they are easy to clean, and that they provide enough light to safely prepare and handle food.
- EiKO’s NSF LED (glass, coated glass, plastic) tubes are tested to NSF/ANSI 2 requirements.
Shatter-resistant bulbs/lamps are a must to prevent contamination from glass shards or other debris in case of breakage. This aligns with FDA requirements for preventing contamination.
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