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Osram
Osram Lumilux 28W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1149mm 840 Cool White G5 4000KSpecifications: Length: 1149mm Power Consumption: 28W Colour Temperature: 4000K (Cool White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures Osram 28W 1149mm T5 Fluorescent Tube – 840 Cool White Bright & Crisp Cool...£6.00 (Inc. VAT)£5.00 (Ex. VAT) -
Tungsram
Tungsram 28W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1149mm 860 Daylight G5 6500KSpecifications: Length: 1149mm Power Consumption: 28W Colour Temperature: 6000K (Daylight White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures Tungsram 28W 1149mm T5 Fluorescent Tube – 865 Daylight White Bright Daylight...£6.00 (Inc. VAT)£5.00 (Ex. VAT) -
Sylvania
Sylvania 28W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1149mm 830 Warm White G5 3000K 0002766Specifications: Length: 1149mm Power Consumption: 28W Colour Temperature: 3000K (Warm White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures Sylvania 28W 1149mm T5 Fluorescent Tube – 830 Warm White Soft & Warm...£6.60 (Inc. VAT)£5.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Tungsram
Tungsram F15W/865 15W T8 Fluorescent Tube 18 Inch 6500K Daylight G13 Triphosphor Lamp 99009992Specifications: 15w 18 Inch long T8 Fluorescent Tube 6500K (Ultra Daylight) 900 Lumens 20,000 Hour Average Life Upgrade your lighting with the Tungsram 15w 865 18 Inch T8 6500k Daylight White Fluorescent Tube. This tube provides efficient and clear...£6.60 (Inc. VAT)£5.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Crompton
Crompton 49W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1449mm 840 Cool White G5 FTT549SPCWSpecifications: Length: 1449mm Power Consumption: 49W Colour Temperature: 4000K (Cool White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures Crompton 1449mm 49W T5 Fluorescent Tube – Cool White 4000K Bright &...£6.72 (Inc. VAT)£5.60 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE 49W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1449mm 830 Warm White G5 3000KSpecifications: Length: 1449mm Power Consumption: 49W Colour Temperature: 3000K (Warm White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures GE 1449mm 49W 830 T5 Fluorescent Tube - Warm White Soft & Inviting Warm White...£6.72 (Inc. VAT)£5.60 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE 54W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1149mm 830 Warm White G5 3000KSpecifications: Length: 1149mm Power Consumption: 54W Colour Temperature: 3000K (Warm White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures GE 1149mm 54W 830 T5 Fluorescent Tube - Warm White Soft, Warm White Light for a...£6.72 (Inc. VAT)£5.60 (Ex. VAT) -
Osram
Osram 49W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1449mm 830 Warm White G5 3000KSpecifications: Length: 1449mm Power Consumption: 49W Colour Temperature: 3000K (Warm White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures Osram 1449mm 49W 830 T5 Fluorescent Tube - Warm White Soft & Inviting Warm White...£6.72 (Inc. VAT)£5.60 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE 39W T5 Fluorescent Tube 849mm 830 3000K Warm White G5Specifications: Length: 849mm Power Consumption: 39W Colour Temperature: 3000K (Warm White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures GE 849mm 39W 830 T5 Fluorescent Tube - Warm White Soft & Inviting Warm White Light...£6.78 (Inc. VAT)£5.65 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE 80W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1449mm 830 Warm White G5 3000KSpecifications: Length: 1449mm Power Consumption: 80W Colour Temperature: 3000K (Warm White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures GE 1449mm 80W T5 Fluorescent Tube – Warm White 3000K Comfortable & Reliable...£6.90 (Inc. VAT)£5.75 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE 80W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1449mm 835 White G5 3500KSpecifications: Length: 1449mm Power Consumption: 80W Colour Temperature: 3500K (White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures GE 1449mm 80W 835 T5 Fluorescent Tube - White Bright & Efficient White Lighting The GE...£6.90 (Inc. VAT)£5.75 (Ex. VAT) -
Osram
Osram 80W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1449mm 830 Warm White G5 3000KSpecifications: Length: 1449mm Power Consumption: 80W Colour Temperature: 3000K (Warm White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures Osram 1449mm 80W T5 Fluorescent Tube – Warm White 3000K Soft & Inviting Warm...£6.90 (Inc. VAT)£5.75 (Ex. VAT) -
Osram
Osram 80W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1449mm 835 White G5 3500KSpecifications: Length: 1449mm Power Consumption: 80W Colour Temperature: 3500K (White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures Osram 1449mm 80W 835 T5 Fluorescent Tube - White Bright & Efficient White Lighting The...£6.90 (Inc. VAT)£5.75 (Ex. VAT) -
Philips
Philips 80W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1449mm 830 Warm White G5 3000KSpecifications: Length: 1449mm Power Consumption: 80W Colour Temperature: 3000K (Warm White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures Philips 1449mm 80W 830 T5 Fluorescent Tube - Warm White Warm White Lighting for...£6.90 (Inc. VAT)£5.75 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE 49W T5 Fluorescent Tube 1449mm 835 White G5 3500KSpecifications: Length: 1449mm Power Consumption: 49W Colour Temperature: 3500K (White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures GE 1449mm 49W T5 Fluorescent Tube – 3500K White Bright & Balanced White Light The...£7.14 (Inc. VAT)£5.95 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE 39W T5 Fluorescent Tube 849mm 840 Cool White G5 4000KSpecifications: Length: 849mm Power Consumption: 35W Colour Temperature: 4000K (Cool White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures GE 849mm 39W T5 Fluorescent Tube – Cool White 4000K Bright & Clear Cool White...£7.20 (Inc. VAT)£6.00 (Ex. VAT) -
Philips
Philips 39W T5 Fluorescent Tube 849mm 840 Cool White G5 4000KSpecifications: Length: 849mm Power Consumption: 35W Colour Temperature: 4000K (Cool White) Type: T5 Fluorescent Tube Slim Design: Fits easily into various fixtures Philips 849mm 39W T5 Fluorescent Tube – Cool White 4000K Bright & Clear Cool...£7.20 (Inc. VAT)£6.00 (Ex. VAT) -
Philips
Philips F58W/840 58W T8 Fluorescent Tube 5ft 1500mm 4000K Cool White G13Specifications: 58W (Equivalent) Lumens 5200lm Colour Temperature: 4000K Life Length: 15,000h Philips 5FT 58W T8 Triphosphor Fluorescent Tube – 4000K Cool White Bright Cool White Light for Clear & Productive Spaces Upgrade your lighting with...£7.59 (Inc. VAT)£6.32 (Ex. VAT) -
Tungsram
Tungsram F58W/830 58W T8 Fluorescent Tube 5ft 1500mm 3000K Warm White G13Specifications: 58W Lumens 5200lm Colour Temperature: 3000K Warm White Life: 15,000h Tungsram 5FT 58W T8 Triphosphor Fluorescent Tube – 3000K Warm White Soft Warm White Light for a Cosy & Inviting Atmosphere Enhance your space with the...£8.97 (Inc. VAT)£7.47 (Ex. VAT) -
Bell Lighting
Bell Fluorescent T9 Circular 32W 12" Diameter 4-Pin 840 Cool White 04195Specifications: 32w 840- Cool White 310 Diameter 2450 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average life Bell Fluorescent T9 Circular 32W 12" Diameter 4-Pin 840 Cool White 04195 Brighten Your Space with Cool, Efficient Lighting Illuminate any room with the Bell...£9.00 (Inc. VAT)£7.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Crompton
Crompton Fluorescent T9 Circular 22W 4-Pin Cool White CIR22SPCWSpecifications: 22W G10q (4 pin) Compact Fluorescent 1200 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool White) Crompton Brand This bulb should only replace a 22w T9 circular bulb. The Crompton Fluorescent T9 Circular 22W 4-Pin Cool White Bulb...£9.00 (Inc. VAT)£7.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Crompton
Crompton Fluorescent T9 Circular 22W 4-Pin Warm White CIR22SPWWSpecifications: 22W G10q (4 pin) Compact Fluorescent 1200 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 3000K (Warm White) Crompton Brand This bulb should only replace a 22w T9 circular bulb. The Crompton Fluorescent T9 Circular 22W 4-Pin Warm White Bulb...£9.00 (Inc. VAT)£7.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Crompton
Crompton Fluorescent T9 Circular 32W 4-Pin 830 Warm White CIR32SPWWSpecifications: 32w 830 - Warm White 4- Pin 300mm Ring size 2700 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life Crompton Fluorescent T9 Circular 32W 4-Pin Warm White CIR32SPWW Bright and Cosy Lighting for Any Space Light up any room with the Crompton Fluorescent T9...£9.00 (Inc. VAT)£7.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Crompton
Crompton Fluorescent T9 Circular 40W 4-Pin 830 Warm White CIR40SPWWSpecifications: 40w 830 - Warm White 4-Pin 400mm Ring size 3200 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life Crompton Fluorescent T9 Circular 40W 4-Pin Warm White CIR40SPWW Bright and Cosy Lighting for Any Space Light up any room with the Crompton Fluorescent T9...£9.00 (Inc. VAT)£7.50 (Ex. VAT)
Fluorescent Tubes
Our range of fluorescent light tubes provides reliable, versatile lighting for homes, offices, and commercial spaces. We stock both T5 and T8 tubes in multiple colour temperatures, along with compatible fluorescent tube starters. Choose daylight for bright, vibrant clarity, cool white for a clean, neutral tone, warm white for a cosy, welcoming feel or very warm white for a soft, intimate ambience. Designed for efficiency and quality. Order Your Fluorescent Tubes Today and Get a Free Delivery on Orders Over £50.
What Are Fluorescent Light Tubes and How Do They Work?
Fluorescent light tubes are an affordable and energy-efficient lighting solution ideal for homes, offices, and commercial environments. They operate by passing an electric current through mercury vapour, creating ultraviolet light that reacts with a phosphor coating inside the tube to produce bright, even light. At Lightshopdirect, we stock an extensive range of T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes from trusted brands, helping you find the perfect replacement or upgrade for your lighting setup.
How Do I Choose the Right Fluorescent Tube for My Space?
Selecting the correct fluorescent tube depends on size, wattage, and application. T8 fluorescent tubes (25mm diameter) are best suited for larger areas such as warehouses and offices where higher light output is needed. T5 fluorescent tubes, with their slim profile and high energy efficiency, are ideal for compact spaces or modern fittings. Whether you need cool white, daylight, or warm white options, Lightshopdirect offers fluorescent tubes for every environment.
Where Are Fluorescent Tubes Commonly Used?
Fluorescent lamp tubes are used in a wide range of settings, including workshops, schools, kitchens, garages, retail stores, and industrial facilities. Their long lifespan, consistent brightness, and cost efficiency make them one of the most dependable lighting solutions available today.
Which Fluorescent Tube Brands Does Lightshopdirect Supply?
Our collection features leading manufacturers such as Philips, Osram, Sylvania, GE, and Crompton, all known for delivering durable and reliable fluorescent lighting solutions. Each tube is designed to provide optimal performance, colour accuracy, and long-term value.
Why Buy Fluorescent Tubes from Lightshopdirect?
As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fluorescent light tubes, Lightshopdirect offers unbeatable prices, expert advice, and fast delivery. Whether you’re replacing an old fitting or upgrading to a more efficient tube, our wide range of T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes ensures you’ll find exactly what you need for both domestic and commercial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
T5 fluorescent tubes are slimmer at 15mm in diameter and are known for their excellent energy efficiency and high light output, making them ideal for modern commercial and office lighting. T8 fluorescent tubes, with a 25mm diameter, provide greater brightness and are often used in warehouses, schools, and retail environments.
High-quality fluorescent light tubes from trusted brands can last between 15,000 to 20,000 hours, depending on usage and operating conditions. Regular maintenance and compatible ballasts can help extend the lifespan of both T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes.
The ideal wattage depends on the size of your space and desired brightness level. T5 tubes generally operate between 14W and 21W, offering excellent efficiency for smaller or enclosed areas, while T8 tubes typically range from 15W to 36W, suitable for larger commercial or industrial lighting applications.
Fluorescent tubes are available in popular sizes such as 2ft, 4ft, 5ft, and 6ft, catering to a wide range of domestic, retail, and commercial lighting installations. Always check your existing fittings or fixtures before selecting a replacement tube.
Flickering fluorescent lights can indicate issues with a failing ballast, loose wiring connections, or ageing tubes reaching the end of their life. Replacing the faulty component or upgrading to a new energy-efficient fluorescent tube can resolve the issue.
Yes, fluorescent tubes contain a small amount of mercury vapour, which is essential for their operation. It’s important to dispose of or recycle them responsibly at approved collection points to comply with UK environmental regulations and ensure safe waste management.