t8s are a newer design...part of it is the fact that they are smaller, but I
think they are designed better than the original t12s...there is a reason
that most offices are going towards t8s...more efficient, less energy
used...and they tend to degrade less over time...

someone else may be able to be more specific about it.

Frank Mamone wrote:

What's the difference between a T8 and a T12? I thought it was just the
physical size. Is there a light quality difference?

"Rich Conley" wrote in message
...
Everything Ive heard is that CFs are mutch better than T12 fluorescent
tubes, but
about the same as T8s

JJOPP wrote:

Hi,

I've heard that CF lights retains at least 80% of it's original light
quality
through the life of the bulb. My question is how much more energy
efficient is
CF compared to standard Fluorescent tubes? if any. Also, how much
longer life
does CF have versus stand fluorescent? if longer.

Thanks,

JJ