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4ft LED Tube | The Ultimate FAQ Guide In 2021

Introduction

Confused about replacing your old lighting setup with 4ft LED tubes?

Well, it’s pretty normal to be confused. Because shifting your whole lighting setup is one big responsibility. So, you should consider all the facts about 4ft LED tube lights before deciding.

That’s where we come in. Because in this ultimate FAQ guide, I am going to provide all the information you should know about 4 foot LED tube lights.  It will both make you understand 4 foot LED tubes and help you to make a decision.

So, stay tuned.

Table of Contents

1. What Is A 4 Ft LED Tube?
2. Where Should You Use A 4ft LED Tube?
3. What Are The Advantages Of Using 4 Foot LED Tubes?
4. What Are The Disadvantages Of 4 Foot LED Tubes?
5. Are Tube Neon LED 120cm And 4 Ft LED Tube Same?
6. Do A 4 Foot LED Light Tubes Harm Your Eyes?
7. Does A 1200mm LED Tube Waste Energy?
8. How Much Energy Does A 120cm LED Tube Waste?
9. What Is The Lumen Per Watt Of LED Tube 120cm?
10. What Are The Color Variants Of A 120cm LED Tube?
11. Can You Use A 4 Ft LED Tube Light Outdoor?
12. Does Water Splash Harm A 4 Ft LED Tube?
13. How Safe Is LED Tube Lights 1200mm?
14. Is It Safe To Use A 4 Ft LED Tube In A Parking Lot?
15. What Are The Available Diameters Of A 4ft Light Tube?
16. Do  4 Foot LED Light Tubes Contain Harmful Substances?
17. Where Can You Order A Large Amount Of 4 Ft LED Tube?
18. Which Tube Should You Choose: 4ft LED or Fluorescent Tube?
19. Will 4 Ft LED Tube Light Work In Fluorescent Fixtures?
20. Should I Keep The Ballast While 4 Foot LED Fluorescent Tube Replacement?
21. How To Safely Remove The Ballast While 4 LED Tube Installation?
22. What Is The Safest Process To Install LED Tube Lights 1200mm?
23.  How To Direct Wire 4ft Light Tube?
24. What Should You Consider Before Buying A 4 Ft LED Tube?

FAQs

1. What Is A 4 Ft LED Tube?

4 Ft LED tubes are the latest generation long-lasting and energy-efficient lighting solution.

4ft LED tubes might look similar to fluorescent lamps. But they solved all the negative issues of a 4ft fluorescent tube light.

For example, a 4 foot LED tube can save you up to 60% more than fluorescent tubes.  Moreover, they are even brighter than traditional tubes!

All of these are possible with the clever engineering of LED tubes. Because inside a 4 ft light tube there are

• A high number of LED lights
• PC cover
• Energy-efficient LED drivers
• A heat sink to reduce heat.

2. Where Should You Use A 4ft LED Tube?

A 4ft LED tube is suitable for anywhere you want. Because a 4 foot LED is big and bright enough to light up any place. Here are some notable environments for 4 foot LED tube lights

• Mid-Sized Room: The 4 foot LED light tubes can easily brighten up a mid-sized room. LED tubes do not produce any noticeable heat.

So, you can use it in your bedrooms, home office spaces, Dining room, or kitchen without worrying about comfort.

• Hallways: Whether it’s your office hallway or home. Several 4 foot LED tubes can easily lighten up any hallway.

• Personal Garage: 4ft LED tubes are also a good candidate for garages. Because 4ft tubes are brighter but safer and more durable than traditional lights.

So, you can use them in your garage without worrying.

• Yards: If you have a small yard then you can lighten up your yard with a 4 ft LED tube too. Most people do not use fluorescent tubes in the yard because water splashes can damage them.

But 4ft LED tubes do not produce heat and they are made with plastic. So, there is little or no chance of getting damaged.

3. What Are The Advantages Of Using 4 Foot LED Tubes?

The advantages of 4 foot LED tubes are too many to count. But here are some advantages you must know.

• 4 foot LED tube lights to have almost 3-5 times more lifespan than any traditional tube light. So, they can be a good investment.
• A 4ft LED tube is 50-70% more energy efficient than any of its competitors. So, less electricity bills.
• 4 foot LED tube lights are 100% recyclable. So, there is no chance of harming the environment.
• 4 foot LED light tubes do not contain any harmful substances. So, if it gets broken for some reason then it can not cause any harm to you or the environment.
• 4 ft LED tubes are more durable. So, there is little or no chance of breaking them.
• 4ft LED tubes are customizable. So, you can customize them according to your needs.

4.What Are The Disadvantages Of 4 Foot LED Tubes?

There are only a few noticeable disadvantages of 4 foot LED tubes.

• Heat can cause harm to LED drivers. There is a built-in heat sink in every 4ft LED tube. But they are not enough for extreme heat.
• Some 4ft LED light tubes to produce blue light. These Blue lights can cause harm to our eyes.
• 4 ft LED tube lights are more expensive than any other traditional tubes.

5. Are Tube Neon LED 120cm And 4 Ft LED Tube the Same?

Yes, Tube Neon LED 120cm and 4ft LED tube are the same products.

Well, neon and LED lights are completely different. But in some parts of the world, especially Europe, people mix up LED tube lights with Neon tube lights and call them the same. That’s why you see terms like tube neon 120 cm while you search for a 4ft LED tube.

So, don’t get confused next time you see Tube Neon LED 120cm instead of 4 foot LED light tube.

6. Do A 4 Foot LED Light Tubes Harm Your Eyes?

No, normally 4 foot LED Lights do not harm your eyes.

But there were some older versions of 4 foot LED lights that might harm your eyes. Because they contain Blue Lights. These lights harm our retina. But you don’t need to worry.

Because most modern manufacturers like VST take extra precautions and use safe technology that does not produce blue light.

Moreover, A 4ft LED tube does not produce any UV or IR radiation like traditional lights. So, 4 foot LED Lights are much safer than fluorescent tubes.

7. Does A 1200mm LED Tube Waste Energy?

Yes, a 1200mm LED tube wastes energy. But the waste of energy is much less than other traditional tube lights.

Normally a 1200mm LED tube converts almost 95% of the energy into producing light. But in the process close to 5% of energy is wasted. It’s pretty normal. Because almost every electronic product wastes a bit of energy it consumes. That wasted energy generated heat. So, almost all the electronic products heat up.

On the other hand, a traditional fluorescent tube uses only 5-10% of energy to produce light. So, almost 90-95% of energy is lost in the process. As a result, fluorescent tubes produce too much heat.

This is one of the reasons behind a 1200mm LED tube’s energy efficiency.

8. How Much Energy Does A 120cm LED Tube Waste?

Actually, it depends on the product and how much energy the 120cm LED tube uses.

For instance, you have bought a 15w 120cm LED tube. As we have mentioned in the previous question, 120cm LED tubes waste up to 5% of energy.

Now, 5% of 15w is 0.75w. So, your 15w 120cm LED tube will waste only 0.75w of energy.

But the percentage and wasted energy will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.  For example, a 15w  4ft LED tube of  VST only wastes 0.6w of energy.

9. What Is The Lumen Per Watt Of LED Tube 120cm?

It varies from manufacturer to manufacture. Because almost every manufacturer uses different quality materials. So, some manufacturers produce 120cm super-efficient LED tubes 120cm while others don’t.

For example, an 18w  VST 4ft LED tube lights lumen per watt is 140lm/w.

Let me make it clear. Lumen per watt is how much visible light a light source produces using 1 watt of electricity.

So, for the above example, a VST 4 foot LED tube light produces 140 Lumens using only 1 watt of electricity.

10. What Are The Color Variants Of A 120cm LED Tube?

Other than white, There are many available color variants for 120cm LED tubes.

For example, some manufacturers like  VST can provide

• Warm White (2700~3300K)
• Neutral White (4000~4500k)
• Daylight White (5000~5500k)
• Cool White (6000~6500k)
• Customized White Color
• Red
• Green
• Blue
• Pink
• Yellow

But there can also be variants like super warm white, and other customized colors.

11. Can You Use A 4 Ft LED Tube Light Outdoor?

Of course, you can use a 4ft LED tube light outside with a waterproof fixture.

Because 4 foot LED tubes are made for all-weather situations. They can survive as little as -20 degrees celsius and as much as +45 degrees celsius.

Moreover,  LED Tube Lights 1200mm can survive in rain too with a waterproof cover.

So, you can use your 4ft LED tube light outdoors without worrying about a thing.

12. Does Water Splash Harm A 4 Ft LED Tube?

Yes, normal water splashes might harm a 4ft LED tube.

LED tubes are made with durable plastics instead of glass. We all know when a hot glass gets water splashed it can get broken. So, water splash can harm fluorescent tubes.

But plastic is more heat resistant and a 4ft LED tube does not produce much heat. So, the chances of normal water splashes harming a 4 foot LED  light tube are low.

13. How Safe Are LED Tube Lights 1200mm?

LED tube lights 1200mm is one of the safest lighting options available currently. Here are some of the reasons why LED tube 120cm is so safe

• 4 foot LED Tubes use a PC cover instead of glass. So, there is little or no chance of getting hurt if a 4ft light tube breaks.
• LED tube light 1200mm does not use any toxic materials. So, there is no chance of getting exposed to any toxic component.
• 4 foot LED light Tubes do not produce much heat. So, you never have to worry about any fire incident.
• The internal circuit of a LED tube light 1200mm uses a high-quality LED drive. So, there is no chance of a short circuit.

So, we can say that LED tube lights 1200mm are much safer than any equivalent light.

14. Is It Safe To Use A 4 Ft LED Tube In A Parking Lot?

Yes, it’s completely safe to use a 4ft LED tube in a parking lot.

Parking lots need constant 24/7 lighting. The problem with traditional lighting is they can cause a fire if we keep them on 24/7.  According to Omaru mail, fluorescent tubes cause a high number of fire incidents. So, they are not a suitable candidate for a parking lot.

But there is no reported fire incident by LED tube lights. So, you can use a 4ft LED tube in a parking lot without worrying.

15. What Are The Available Diameters Of A 4ft Light Tube?

4ft Light tubes can be of any diameter like T8, T5, or T12.

Normally, T8, T5, T12  portraits the diameter of a tube light. The meaning of these are.

• T8 means the diameter is 1 inch or 2.54 cm.
• T5 portraits the diameter is 625 inch or 1.5875 cm.
• T12 shows the diameter is 1.5 inches or 3.81cm.

However, T8 is the most popular diameter of a 4ft light tube. So, most of the tube lights are in T8. But some custom Tube lights can be of T6 or even T10.

16. Do  4 Foot LED Light Tubes Contain Harmful Substances?

No, 4 foot Light tubes do not contain any harmful substances.

Normal traditional lights contain mercury and lead. Mercury and lead can cause health issues if you get exposed to them directly.  They can cause harm to the environment too.

But 4 foot LED light tubes do not contain any harmful substances. Moreover, they do not produce any harmful UV radiation.

17. Where Can You Order A Large Amount Of 4 Ft LED Tube?

There are many available 4ft LED tube manufacturers all over the world. So, you can order them from anywhere you want.

But from our previous experience, we will suggest you order from VST-Lighting. Because

• VST lighting has 10 years of LED manufacturing experience.
• They are internationally recognized and have CE and RoHS and  UL standards safety certificates.
• VST lighting also takes custom orders. So, you can customize your 4ft LED tube as you like.
• The failure rate of VST lights is less than 1% and they provide 3-5 years of warranty with free shipping of the replacement.

 So, we think it’s better to order from VST-Lighting for bulk orders.

18. Which Tube Should You Choose: 4ft LED or Fluorescent Tube?

You should always go for a 4ft LED instead of a Fluorescent tube. The below chart will help you understand why

This chart proves how a 4ft LED is better than fluorescent.

19. Will 4 Ft LED Tube Light Work In Fluorescent Fixtures?

Yes,  4ft LED Tube Light works in a fluorescent fixture.

There are mainly 4 types of 4ft LED tube

1. Type A: Type A 5ft light tubes are ballast compatible. So, you can use them inside your previous fluorescent fixture without doing any wiring.
2. Type B: Type B LED light tubes 5ft are not ballast compatible. They have a built-in  LED driver. So, you need to bypass the ballast and direct wire them while installing.
3. Type C: Type C 1500mm LED tubes are one of the most efficient tubes. They use an external LED driver.
4. Type D:  They are also known as Type A+B. Type D 5ft light tubes are also known as Type A+B. Because these LED tubes are both ballast compatible or you can use them without the ballast.

Among them, Type A and Type D work with fluorescent fixtures without doing any wiring. They are popular in the market too.

But for Type B and Type C, you need to bypass the ballast and do some wiring.

However, if you use a 4ft LED tube in a fluorescent fixture please install a LED starter in it.

20. Should I Keep The Ballast While 4 Foot LED Fluorescent Tube Replacement?

No, you should not keep the ballast while 4 foot LED fluorescent tube replacement.

In fluorescent tubes, Ballasts control the electric voltage and limit the current flow when needed. But 4 foot LED light tubes do not need any ballast.

Because they already have a built-in smart LED driver.

But if you still use a ballast inside your fixture. It will consume unnecessary power and heat up.

So, to avoid unnecessary power consumption and heat, you should not keep the ballast.

21. How To Safely Remove The Ballast While 4 LED Tube Installation?

Ballast removal is pretty safe if you do it carefully. Here is the process

• First, turn off the main switch of your house and wait for a few minutes.
• Then carefully remove the old fluorescent tube. Use gloves if needed.
• After that unscrew your fixture and remove the above part.
• Then carefully cut the connection between the main wires and the ballast.
• After that, cut the wires between the ballast and tube fixture.
• Now unscrew the ballast and remove it from the fixture.

This is the easiest yet safest process to remove ballast.

Here is a video to help you with the process:

22. What Is The Safest Process To Install LED Tube Lights 1200mm?

4 foot LED fluorescent tube replacement is not an easy process if you are thinking about safety. That’s why we suggest you hire an electrician.

But if you really want to do 4 foot LED fluorescent tube replacement, then you should buy Type A or Type D 4ft LED fluorescent tubes.

Because they have plug-and-play features. So, for type A and type D LED tubes the installation process is

• Turn off your main switch.
• Remove the previous tube light. Use gloves while removing it.
• Now insert your 4 foot LED replacement tubes into the fixture.
• Turn on your main switch.

23. How To Direct Wire 4ft Light Tube?

Direct wiring is the installation process for Type B and Type C 4ft LED fluorescent tubes. It’s a complex process if you are not used to electrical tasks. But the good news is, if you have removed the ballast then half of your work is done.  Now follow the below process.

• Turn off your main power switch.
• After removing the ballast from the fixture, find your L main wire and connect it with the tube L main wire. Be careful and after connecting use tape and wire nuts.
• Then connect the main N wire with the N tube wire. Secure it with tape and wire nuts.
• After securing all the wires connect the tube wires with the tube socket. The sockets must be non-shunted.
• Then connect the L tube wire with the Socket L part and Tube N wire with the socket N wire.
• After that, Place your socket into the fixture and close the ballast cover.
• Lastly, insert your 4ft light tube into the fixture.

If you are not an expert then you should hire a trained electrician to do this process.

However, here is a video to help you:

24. What Should You Consider Before Buying A 4Ft LED Tube?

4ft LED fluorescent tubes are safe and efficient. But you still need to consider a few things before purchasing your 4ft LED tube. Here are the things to consider

• Type: As we have found out there are 4 types of 4ft LED fluorescent tubes. So, find out which type is best suitable for you and buy.
• Single-Ended or Double-Ended: This is another important factor to consider. If you want to use your previous fluorescent fixture then buy a double-ended tube. But if you find single-ended best suitable for you then go for it.
• Pin size: You must consider Pin size. So, find out your fixture pin size and buy accordingly.
• Lumen Efficiency: Try to buy a 4ft LED fluorescent tube that is most lumen efficient. Because it will be more cost-efficient as well.
• Color Tone: Color tone is another essential factor. If you are used to fluorescent tones, then go for warm white. But if you like a cooler tone then go for cool white.
• Warranty: 4ft LED fluorescent tubes to have a long lifespan. But it’s always good to have a warranty.

These are the must-check factors before buying a 4ft LED tube.

Conclusion

This is every question and answer you must know about the 4ft LED Tube light.

We care about you. So, we didn’t just find questions from the internet and answer them here. We went deep into the 4ft LED Tube topic, found out every possible question, and tried to answer it here.

However, if you still have questions then let us know in the comments.