Fluorescent lighting has been in use for over 50 years in the workplace, our homes, the bank, and virtually everywhere we shop. The reason fluorescent lighting is so popular is that it uses one-fourth the energy that incandescent lighting does. Another reason for their popularity is that standard fluorescent lamps do not get hot like incandescent or quartz halogen lamps. However, even though fluorescent lighting is known to be the most cost and thermal efficient form of lighting, it still has its flaws.

The inherent problems with fluorescent lighting include:

• Glare with its associated headaches and eyestrain
• Poor Color Rendering (color matching ability)
• Emission of ultraviolet (UV) radiation

Glare is produced by having an overabundance of light in the environment. Glare is responsible for the headaches and eyestrain that millions of people complain of annually. These symptoms occur whether a worker is typing on a computer terminal, filing papers, or performing general office tasks. Glare has been shown to affect a worker's level of productivity, absenteeism, performance and overall job satisfaction.

Accurate color rendering is a must. In fact, normal color vision is a prerequisite for over 100 different occupations. You cannot have normal color vision without color-balanced light in the environment. Color matching is a task that millions of people perform on a daily basis. Whether it is used to properly match sock colors while doing laundry, while shopping for a new sweater to match a pair of slacks, accurate color rendering is essential!

The UV radiation emitted by fluorescent lights has been the subject of numerous health studies. One study, reported in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that fluorescent lights emit "10-30 times" more UVB radiation than the sun!

UV radiation has been known to cause:

• Sunburns
• Melanoma and mon-melanoma cancers
• Yellowing of paper products
• Damage to colored pigments in paintings
• Fading of photographs, clothing, drapes carpets
• Premature spoilage of dairy products, meats, vegetables, fruits and baked goods

10W, 20W T8 Retrofit for 120V and 277V
Fully encapsulated FL replacement acrylic tube. 120V or 277V. 10W (24"), 20W (48"). Available in Daylight DL (6000K), Warm White (4100K) or Soft White (3400K). 10W: Compare to 17W (SW), (WW) and (DL). 20W: Compare to 32W (SW), (WW) and 40W (DL).
LED-6110 24", 120/277V, 800 Lumens (Soft White)
LED-6111 24", 120/277V, 800 Lumens (Warm White)
LED-6112 24", 120/277V, 800 Lumens (Daylight)
LED-6114 48", 120/277V, 1400 Lumens (Soft White)
LED-6115 48", 120/277V, 1400 Lumens (Warm White)
LED-6116 48", 120/277V, 1400 Lumens (Daylight)
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PL 6W T4 Fluorescent LED SMD Retrofit
Fully encapsulated. 120 Volt, T4 2-pin PL mounting in a downlight, wallwash format. Available in Soft White SW (3200K). Compare to 13W.
LED-8070 (Soft White)
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CFL 5W Hi Lumen Retrofit
Fully encapsulated. Hi power CFL type retrofit bulb in poly material. For medium base sockets. Available in Soft White SW (3000K) or Daylight DL (5400K). Compare to 40W (DL) or 30W (SW).
LED-1421 (Soft White)
LED-1422 (Daylight)
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CFL 8W Hi Lumen Retrofit
Fully encapsulated. Hi power CFL type retrofit bulb in poly material. For medium base sockets. Available in Soft White SW (3000K) or Daylight DL (5400K). Compare to 60W (DL) or 40W (SW).
LED-1423 (Soft White)
LED-1424 (Daylight)
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