Reptisun Question

[Little D]

Just curious, what's the difference between a T8 and a T12 Reptisun 10? I've always ordered my 36" Reptisun 10's from the same place but for some reason, this time I got the T8's instead of the T12's. Do I need to bring these back and get the T12's or can I just use the T8's?

Only thing I really see different is the diameter of them but I want to make sure that I'm going to get the same out put of UV as the T12's


Thanks

 

[Frito]

everyone is moving to T8 because its more efficient, T8 bulbs of the same length output the same light as a T12 but take less power to run for example a 48" T12 is 40 watts and a 48" T8 is 32-36 watts

the pin layout is identical and T8 bulbs will fit into T12 fixtures and can work with them but their life may be shortened by doing so esp if you have a magnetic ballast. simple solution if its a commercial type fixture that has a replaceable ballast just go to the hardware store and buy a new electronic ballast for your fixture

 

[Little D]

Okay, thanks for the reply Frito. Just thought I better ask to be on the safe side