High CRI Color Matching T8 Fixture for Dental Treatment

I need energy efficiency (over the life of the "bulb") to use in dental treatment where color matching is critical to customer service. Currently, using a color-corrected F8 fluorescent I see that the life of light varies as well as the warranty. Does wiring using the existing ballast versus 120V affect the CRI or life of the bulb or cost?

Based on the details provided, we would likely recommend our D50 5000K T8 LED Tube Lights for Color Matching. These lights are calibrated to the D50 standard for color-critical installations and offer a high CRI of 95+. 

It might be helpful to know that many fixtures utilize ballasts that are not compatible with LED power requirements, although they can be bypassed for full functionality. When used with incompatible ballasts, performance issues will likely be encountered that will dramatically shorten the product lifetime and will void the warranty. 

That being said, we can confirm that using direct wiring, if necessary, would not affect the cost or lifetime of the product compared to use with compatible ballasts. 

What is the difference between the NorthLux and the Centric Daylight? The Centric is rated for 50,000 hours and the NorthLux is 10,000. Is that correct? Both have the CRI of > 95 in the description line. I did not go through the spectrum analysis but I assume there is a difference there, but one lasting 5 times longer. Should I consider the Northlux in the area where color matching is done and the adjacent hallway the centric daylight both at 5K?  

The D50 5000K T8 LED Tube Lights for Color Matching have strict color maintenance requirements as defined by ISO 3664. As such, the 10,000 hours define the lifetime where the output aligns with ISO D50 compliance for color matching installations, whereas the 50,000 hours lifetime is in regards to general lighting.

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