What are the differences between the Philips LEDtubes? - Any-lamp

01, Sep. 2025

 

What are the differences between the Philips LEDtubes? - Any-lamp

And which series suits my application best?

Philips LEDtubes are Plug & Play alternatives for conventional fluorescent tubes. LEDtubes realise a big saving on your energy costs, which can rise up to 70% in most occasions. Due to the big offer in LED tubes it is hard to find the right one. This blog post helps you find the right Philips LED tube.

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Philips has LED alternatives for T8 (TL-D) tubes and T5 (TL5) tubes. Both can be recognised by their diameter and socket. T8 tubes have a diameter of 28mm and a G13 socket, with pins which are 13mm apart. TL5 lamps have a diameter of 16mm and a G5 socket, of which the pins are 5mm apart.




Philips CorePro T8 LED Tube 17.6W - mm

An Affordable '4 Foot' LED Fluro Tube Light

This Philips CorePro LED Tube is an economical and effective replacement for existing fluorescent lights.

  • Uses only 18W of electricity to produce the same light as a 36W fluorescent tube. For maximum energy savings, we recommend our Philips Master LED tube, which uses even less power.
  • Reduces your energy consumption and lighting costs by over 50%.
  • Designed to operate for 30,000 hours.
  • No electrician is required in most cases. You can install them yourself (see the guide below).
  • Our price includes a mm LED tube and LED starter.

The Philips CorePro LED tube fits all standard T8 light fittings that are four feet (120cm) long. This item replaces regular 36W fluoro tubes with a 17.6W LED.

Choose between K (cool white) and K (cool daylight) colour temperatures.

Carton Quantity & Bulk Discounts

You are welcome to order any number of LED tubes, but we recommend purchasing whole cartons if you require a large number. See our reduced price for buying cartons of 10 units on this page. In addition to our ten-pack discount, we have a free delivery and bulk order offer - add to cart for details.

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4ft LED Fluro Tube Installation Guide

There are two main types of fluorescent tube light fittings in existing buildings:

1) Magnetic ballast fittings - with starters. These are the most common fitting type. Simply replace the tube and starter (supplied), and you're done! Magnetic ballast fittings are identifiable by the fact they have starters present.

Easy installation for any fitting with a starter.

2) Electronic ballast fittings - no starters. Unlike the example shown above, these fittings do not have a starter. These units require an electrician to 'wire out' the existing ballast. Lights without starters that come on instantly are generally electronic ballast.

Specifications - Philips CorePro LED Tube mm (120cm)

Fitting Type T8 tube / G13 connector Power Usage 17.6 Watts (replace 36W fluro tube) Voltage 220-240 V AC Lifetime 30,000 hours Colour Temperature Cool White K (840) or Cool Daylight K (865) Beam Angle 240° Light Output 1,800 lumens Dimmable No Dimensions 1,212mm (total length including pins) x 28mm (maximum width) Weight Approx 300 grams Material / Finish Glass / Frosted Product Identifiers Philips CorePro LEDtube mm 17.6W 840 / 865 T8 AU Further Details Spec Sheets: K, K (PDF), Installation Guide (PDF) Warranty 3 Years

Frequently Asked Questions

Which mm LED tube is better: K or K?

One colour temperature is not 'better' than the other. Generally, K is a 'whiter' light and is perceived to be slightly brighter. If you want these LED tubes to look the same as the fluro tubes you are replacing, look for '840' or '865' on your existing lights. '840' is for K, and '865' is for K.

Does your price include a replacement LED starter for each tube?

Yes - remember to check the packaging for the LED starter. It's easy to miss if you open the box at the other end! The LED starter is essentially just a safety fuse - it allows the LED tube to work in your existing light fittings without further modification.

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