Good try but what are we gaining?
written by Adam M , June 26, 2007

I don't like it. As someone who used to change flourescent tubes and ballasts for a living I know how a bad ballast can ruin lights and cause premature replacement, besides using the ballast to up the voltage just to drop it again seems ineffiecient, I think you're better off sticking with the fluorescent bulb and recycleing (which oldly usually costs more then the bulb did in the first place). Don't get me wrong I appreciate their innovation and trying to get led lights into new places with minimal hassle, but personally I would rather spend the 10-20 minutes removing the existing ballast and powering it off straight 110-277 then use one of these plug and play lights.

new strip light technology
written by Gordon Foat , June 27, 2007

I would like to see how it stacks up against the other technologies now on the market for reducing light power /emissions. / Future Energies

great minds think alike
written by Gregg , June 28, 2007

@Adam

This is definitely not the best office lighting solution, but it allows a transition to LED technology without a change in infrastructure. I think this is a very important step, considering the amount of fluorescent lights being consumed these days.

I worked on a business model about three years ago that was very similar to this product. Power consumption is about 50% of fluorescent bulbs and your replacement period becomes 10+ years so there are huge long-term savings. Most office buildings leave some or all of their primary lighting active for security purposes so we were planning to integrate a small battery system into our light modules. With such a low power consumption, this allowed us to provide two additional features: motion-based after-hours lighting & emergency lighting capabilities.

The main problem with this type of product is the huge upfront cost. We all know that 10 years from now there will be a much better alternative to this product so it is hard to justify the long-term commitment. That being said, I am very happy to see a product like this on the market. LEDs are going to change our world for the better!

another site
written by Joe , June 30, 2007

I seen in a website a T8 fluorescent replacements too, I think much cheaper than those from everled, they have weird products but some cool like the desk lamps, look in www.mexled.com

Maybe are still pricy but if we consider the LED life about 50K or more hours, and the less watts consumption I think is profitable... i hope soon the LED get lower prices, they are cool.

The ORIGINAL Manufacturer for the iBrigh
written by Andy Chang , August 05, 2007

In fact, the original manufacturer of this iBright LED Fluorescent Light is ATG Electronics.
This product was developed by them in their R&D center, and is a right solution to replace traditional fluorescent light.
Saving Energy, Green, Long Life...
Imagine what benefits the iBright LED Fluorescent Light will bring to our life and this world.

Owner
written by Irina Kiryuschev , August 11, 2007

Send please more informations.

...
written by Gale Teschendorf , September 07, 2007

Ballast? What ballast? The web sites that I see that have this and similar florescent replacements require you to bypass the ballast. The 10-year life will be improved in the future.

$150? Must be the MSRP, you can already buy them for $65 $30 shipping for one. Less in quantities. Still high but better.

LED wave of the future
written by Steve , October 04, 2007

I think we are all missing the point here. Yeah it may cost more now with not being able to pay it self off ofr a few years but there are 460 MILLION fluorscent bulbs thrown in the trash every single year. Plus the manufacturing of so many bulbs, using the LED and changing them out less often will help with the CO2 that is released into the atmosphere decreasing green house gases that is the real matter at hand.

purchasing director
written by Mr. Peter Gemesi , November 05, 2007

at least as interesting as the Sodium E27/40 replacement to the relevant LED lamp in streetlights. Since we are Hungarian (EU) distributor of electrical and lighting products, we are interested in both purchasing and reselling of these kind of items. Every additional information is welcome

Purchasing Director
written by Mr. Peter Gemesi , November 05, 2007

at least as interesting as the Sodium E27/40 replacement with the relevant LED lamps in streetlighting. Since we are qualified distributor of electrical and above mentioned similar lighting products in Hungary (EU), beside it seems we can offer the lowest prices and good quality in T5 replacement every additional information, new contacts are welcome for purchasing and reselling goods.

LED Fluorescent Replacement System
written by ReLED Systems , November 09, 2007

ReLED Systems, a division of Bartco Lighting, introduces the Re-LT5 LED Component System. This solid state fluorescent replacement consists of high brightness diodes packaged in standard fluorescent lamp formats, coupled with a low profile driver. The durable, extruded aluminum Re-LT5 LED lamp conforms to the dimensions of a linear T5 lamp and installs into fluorescent G5 base lamp holders just as easily. Likewise, the electronic Re-DR Driver installs as simply as a fluorescent ballast. The strait-forward design of the components simplifies the utilization of LED technology into retrofit and new construction applications. Realize the benefits of solid state lighting such as low energy consumption, long lamp life, wide operating temperature range and no UV emissions with minimal effort.

cool
written by Tkuechle , November 26, 2007

This is a good product, unless energy costs go down. Historically, they have not.

property management
written by Dave B , December 17, 2007

CONS OF OLD FLUORESCENT TUBES:
1.The old fluorescent are so fragile, and when broken, emit nasty chemicals/gases, and dust, and also hundreds of tiny shards of glass. This is one of those small liability issues.

2.The tubes don't stack safely in supply closets and take up valuable space. A 10 year life would mean you would need to stock only a couple repacements if that.

3. As the normal tubes age, they flicker and let off a dimmer light, creating headaches and drabiness in offices.

4. They are not easy to dispose of, and if kids find fluorescent tubes sticking out of garbage bins they will have fun breaking them in a parking lot, and throw rocks at them, and smash them together as light sabers, just as we did when we were dumb kids.

I am going to get a couple LED ones to test out, and if the light looks good Ill convert my office over.

LED Fluorescent Lamp News
written by John Ronfell MD , December 18, 2007

www.lightingequipmentnews.com is a division of the Ronfell Group (www.ronfell.com) Introducing LED replacement lamps T5 in all sizes. T8 1 Foot - 6foot (1830mm) in warm white to brilliant white and colours red, blue, green, yellow and amber.
All LED fluorescent lamps to IK7 impact resistance for Food application (No Glass). Also inrtoducing a range of LED floodlights and street lighting. In the UK and Europe our customers report considerable savings in Electrical power costs and WEEE payments with return on capital costs within one year. LED Lighting has got to be the way forward to help reduce Global Warming. Interested parties can contact me for special prices which do not have to be high. Happy Christmas to all.

International distributor of LED's
written by Paul Prior , February 11, 2008

My company is an international distributor of LED replacement lamps. We have greatly reduced the pricing of the LED type bulbs and are constantly increasing the products available. Feel free to contact us if you wish to distribute with us, We will beat any price for our distributors, helping them maximize profits while pushing the prices down.

Best regards,

Paul Prior

President
written by Chun, Min Gyoo , March 20, 2008

To Whom it may concern

Please send me your brochur, price list.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Sincerely


Chun

LED Tubes
written by LED Fan , March 26, 2008

Most cheap LED fluorescent tubes can't be used as a fluorescent tube replacement since they are dark.
Do all of you know the difference between high power LED and good old LED?

High power LEDs are surface mount LEDs. Nichia's high power LEDs have 6 bare chips and they have greater surface for heat sink.
The good old cheap LEDs do not have much area for the heat to escape.
The cheap LED lighting of around US$40 to US$60 use cheap good old LEDs and most of them have heat sink problems. This will lead to over heating of LED bare chips so they will not last very long. Also from the heat, the bullet shaped resin will not last.
Another problem is the solder. Cheap LEDs tubes are manufactured in China and each LED is soldered by hand. Because LED lighting uses aluminum for heat sink, the solder looses heat to the aluminum. Solder itself is usually lead free so higher heat is necessary. I suspect lead free solder is not used.
You will find defects in the future.

Surface mount high power LEDs are mounted by full automation so you will not fine much solder defects. You may find solder defects where manufactures connect the alluminum chip boards.

In Japan there is a company called MoMo Alliance Co., Ltd. and their LED fluorescent tube is manufactured by Nichia Corporation (The largest LED manufacturer in Japan. Its expensive but the quality is outstanding.

EverLED is OK but MoMo Alliance's tube is by far brighter. 2000lm. Their product is the only LED tube which is actually brighter than conventional fluorescent tubes.
They have also developed a compact LED driver which can convert 100V to power 100W. With this driver they can light 2 LED tubes in a single fixture at 50W each.

To Paul Prior, regarding his company
written by Aleksander H. Rendtslev , April 02, 2008

Paul,
I would very much like to hear more of your company, however you seemed to have forgotten putting in any contact information. Could you please post a link or contact me on my email?

President
written by Sanjay Modi , April 09, 2008

We are a major distributor of LED Fluorescent Tube Replacements. Sizes available in 2 - 6'.

Also MR-16 and GU-10 LED spot lights available.

Feel free to contact This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it (sales manager) for inquiries. We will respond asap with info and pricing.

We are based in Toronto Canada and have an extensive R&D and Engineering team to distribute the best product.

Hope to hear from you.

We are manufacturer of LED fluorescent t
written by roc , April 15, 2008

we are manufacturer of LED fluorescent tubes and we have 2 different style tubes, one can replace the old normal fluorescent directly, not need re-connect any wires etc, but the old starter still cost about 23W energy, another style you should re-connect the wires inside the fitting and pass the stater, or we can supply with new fitting, this can avoid cost energy for the old starter, the first style fluorescent tube can be use as the second tube too, connect to the main power socket is OK. we have USA and UK company for sell our products, you can contact with them or our Chna factory.
rocnewhope01 at yah o o dot co m

wind turbine
written by roc , April 15, 2008

and we produce wind/solar hybrid LED street light too, if you are interesting in our products, please contact with us directly.

led tube supply
written by Richie Huang , April 19, 2008

We are one of the largest manufacturer of Led Tube in China,
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led tube supply
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the largest manufacturer of Led Tube in China,
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led tube supply
written by Richie Huang , April 19, 2008

manufacturer of Led Tube in China,
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OSMIN Partnership
written by Steven Pringle , April 30, 2008

We repersent the OSMIN partnership, a group of high quality LED manufacturers in China who have combined to lower costs and produce higher quality LED products. The comapnies involved in the partnership are at the cutting edge of LED R&D and have produced a variety of innovative LED products, these innovations include a new high power tube light with a protective element which protects the internal circuit to secure the lifespan of the whole product. Bulbs with revolutionary protective metal casing and the newest breakthrough path and street lighting products.

LED fluorescent lamp
written by Angela , May 02, 2008

T8 & T5 LED fluorescent lamp supplier. To know more us please see the website http://www.hualed.com or send us email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it