Resources and Education on Lighting

T8 and T12 LED Fluorescent Replacement Tubes

If you're considering replacing your T8 or T12 fluorescent tubes with a new LED version, selecting the most appropriate can get confusing with all the different product types and options available. We have put together a simple guide that will help you make the right choice for your specific needs.

What are Lighting Facts? The Lighting Facts Label Explained

Just like food products have a "Nutrition Facts" label, you may have noticed light bulbs and fixtures now have a Lighting Facts label. The goal, is to provide consumers with a better understanding of what they are buying in an attempt to make shopping for lighting easier in an age of incandescent, CFL and LED lighting options.

Can I Use a T8 LED Tube in a T12 Fluorescent Fixture?

Buyers of LED fluorescent replacement tube lights often ask if they can use a T8 sized LED tube in a T12 fixture. We cover most of the basics on how to choose LED tube lights for your application but customers are often confused after purchasing when they receive an LED that is marked as T8.

Can I Use a Dimmable LED Light Bulb With a Regular (Non Dimmable) Light Switch?

Unlike traditional incandescent or halogen bulbs, LED light bulbs have the option to come in both dimmable and non-dimmable versions. This is because when LED light bulbs were first released, it was uncommon for them to be dimmable. As LED bulb internal electronics became more advanced, dimming became possible and ultimately we are at the point today where dimming is essentially a no-cost or low cost adder to most LED bulb types.

Lighting Suggestions for Commercial, Residential and Industrial Settings

At Stars and Stripes Lighting, we're dedicated to providing lighting solutions for commercial, industrial and residential applications. We constantly monitor the industry to provide you with the highest quality, most innovative products at the best value possible. We offer a complete line of lighting fixtures and electrical supplies to illuminate everything from offices and gymnasiums, to residential homes. Our LED products are some of the most efficient and convenient in the industry. Whether a project requires a standard LED fixture or a customized retrofit layout, we continually strive to offer superior customer service and attention to detail to ensure that your getting the proper lighting for your application.

Having the proper lighting installed is very important for a variety of reasons. For example, in commercial applications employees will be able to perform to the best of their ability without experiencing the affects of eye strain, fatigue and distractedness. Whereas in residential applications, you'll be able to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that doesn't appear overly harsh.

Stars and Stripes Lighting is constantly working to improve and expand our product offerings to make switching to LED as simple as possible. Most of our LED products provide up to 80% in energy savings, and with a variety of options available, from functional to decorative, we promise you'll find exactly what you need for your lighting application or setting.