Fluorescent Bulbs Replacement for Dental Operator's Lighting

High CRI is a top priority. Shade matching is critical for dental work. Currently have two fixtures per operatory. Does each fixture have two 8ft fluorescent bulbs (32ft of fluorescent total)? Suggestions for an LED upgrade? 

Based on the details provided, we would recommend purchasing our 48” D50 5000K T8 LED Tube Lights for Color Matching as well as our LED-Ready T8 Fixtures. 

These lights are designed with color-critical installations in mind, offering a high CRI of 95+ and full spectrum output. Further, they are fully compatible with the fixtures without requiring rewiring or ballast bypass, unlike many third-party T8 fixtures. 

Do you have any options to replace bulbs in the existing T12 for 48" and 96"? Intending to use for operatory with the dual purpose of shade match and general lighting. What is the difference between D50 and D65?

While T12 fixtures are incompatible with the power requirements of T8 products, this obstacle can be overcome by rewiring the fixtures to bypass the ballast. This process will prevent the ballast from damaging the T8 lights. 

The instructions for this process can be found in the product user manual, which we have provided a link to below. We have also attached a guide to an article describing the differences between the D50 and D65 standards, which we hope is helpful for your purchase planning. 

T8 LED Tube Light - User Manual

Difference Between 5000K and 6500K Bulbs (ISO D50 & D65)

I better understand 50 v 65 now. Am I correct to think 5000k is the best for a dental operator?

Our 8ft fixtures have plunger-type connectors. Is there a D50 LED to retrofit this? Planning to bypass the ballast.

Based on the conversations that we have had with labs and other medical offices where color calibration is important, it does appear that the D50 color point is the most popular option for ensuring color accuracy. 

Regarding the connectors, it might be helpful to know that our T8 LED Tube Lights use the G13 base (Medium Bi-pin). As such, they may not be compatible with the fixtures in your office. If you would like to provide us with some photographs of the base connection within the fixture before ordering, we would be happy to review them to ensure compatibility. 

As a final note, our T8 LED Tube Light products are not compatible with all ballasts found within T8 fixtures. Before installation, we would recommend checking the compatibility list and bypassing the ballasts if they are not supported. 

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