{"product_id":"ledvance-ledtube-t5-ac-performance-g5-18w-849mm","title":"Ledvance LEDTUBE T5 AC Performance G5 18W 849mm – direct 230V, replaces 39W","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ledvance LEDTUBE T5 AC Performance is a premium-level LED tube that operates \u003cstrong\u003edirectly on 230V mains voltage without a ballast or driver\u003c\/strong\u003e. Consuming only 18 W, it replaces a traditional 39W T5 fluorescent tube, and its shatter-protected PET coating allows for use in the food industry and other demanding environments. A lifespan of up to 50,000 hours, color consistency of ≤ 5 SDCM, and low flicker (EU 2019\/2020) make this an excellent choice for offices, supermarkets, and industrial spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperates directly on 230V mains voltage. NOT suitable for use with HF electronic ballasts — requires rewiring if the luminaire is an HF model.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-notice product-notice--warning\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Made-to-order item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a made-to-order item — delivery time is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e from the order. Please keep this in mind if you need the tubes urgently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-notice product-notice--success\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Suitable for the food industry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shatter-protected PET coating prevents glass fragments from spreading if the lamp breaks — this makes the lamp suitable for use in \u003cstrong\u003ethe food industry, restaurant kitchens, bakeries, and other hygiene-sensitive areas\u003c\/strong\u003e in accordance with HACCP regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces a traditional 39W T5 fluorescent tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLamp type: T5 LED tube (AC model, direct to mains voltage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Ledvance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: LEDTUBE T5 220-240V AC Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBase: G5 (double-ended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 18 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLuminous flux: 2,550 lm (3000K) \/ 2,800 lm (4000K and 6500K)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eColor temperature: 3000 K, 4000 K, or 6500 K (selectable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eColor consistency: ≤ 5 SDCM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLow flicker: SVM ≤ 0.4 \/ PstLM ≤ 1 (compliant with EU 2019\/2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: up to 50,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: direct 230V mains voltage (AC) only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLamp construction: glass tube with shatter-protected PET coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for food industry: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: −20…+45 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProtection class: IP20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 849 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProduct codes: 3000K = 4099854552588 \/ 4000K = 4099854552601 \/ 6500K = 4099854552625\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ 6500K MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 10 PCS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePURCHASES UNDER 10 PCS ARE POSSIBLE, PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT suitable for use with HF electronic ballasts — requires modification of the luminaire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an AC-model LED tube designed to operate \u003cstrong\u003edirectly on 230V mains voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Older T5 fluorescent luminaires typically contain an electronic high-frequency (HF) ballast (EVG \/ ECG), which must be \u003cstrong\u003ebypassed or removed\u003c\/strong\u003e before installing this LED tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImportant: \u003cstrong\u003einstallation must always be performed by a professional electrician\u003c\/strong\u003e who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBypasses or removes the old HF ballast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWires the luminaire sockets directly to 230V mains voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures that the wiring is safe and compliant with standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProvides the end user with documentation of the modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the luminaire was previously an HF model, the electrician is responsible for all technical and safety consequences after rewiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC vs. HF — when to choose which?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC model (this one):\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for new installations and renovations where the luminaire’s old choke or ballast is to be removed. More cost-effective in the long run because the ballast does not consume extra energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHF model:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for existing HF luminaires where you want to avoid rewiring. See our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/t5-led-putket\"\u003eT5 LED tubes\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces 39W T5 fluorescent tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 18W LED tube matches the lighting efficiency of a traditional 39W T5 fluorescent tube. Energy savings are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e54%\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the LED tube's lifespan is up to 50,000 hours (for comparison, a traditional fluorescent tube lasts 12,000–24,000 h). The length of 849 mm corresponds to the standard length of a 39W T5 fluorescent tube, so the lamp fits into the same luminaire holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShatter protection — for food and healthcare use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lamp's glass tube is protected with a special PET coating that keeps glass fragments contained if the lamp breaks. This makes the lamp suitable for areas where broken glass could pose a health risk:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFood industry and processing (HACCP regulations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRestaurant kitchens and bakeries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMeat processing plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHospitals and healthcare facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChemical industry and laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow flicker — for office use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp meets the flicker requirements of the EU 2019\/2020 directive: SVM ≤ 0.4 (stroboscopic effect) and PstLM ≤ 1 (short-term flicker). In practice, this means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn office use, it does not cause eye strain or headaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn production facilities, it does not cause a stroboscopic effect that can make rotating machinery visually dangerous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for long-term use in all professional settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise color consistency — ≤ 5 SDCM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColor consistency (SDCM, Standard Deviation of Color Matching) is ≤ 5, which is premium-level. When multiple lamps are installed side-by-side (e.g., office or supermarket ceiling lighting), their color tint is very uniform — no visible differences between different lamps. This is an important quality metric in professional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited outdoor use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp's protection class is IP20 (indoor use), but use outdoors is possible in moisture-protected luminaires (IP44 or better). The operating temperature range of −20…+45 °C covers all Finnish conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for emergency lighting luminaires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lamp is not certified for emergency lighting use — it does not work with backup battery systems. If you need an LED tube suitable for emergency lighting, see the Bailey Ecoplus T5 LED HF models in our selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation checklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the luminaire has a T5 G5 base (base with 5 mm pin distance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the old HF ballast can be removed or bypassed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the lamp length of 849 mm fits the luminaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrder the installation from an electrician — do not attempt to rewire it yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe electrician connects the luminaire directly to 230V mains voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the LED tube into the luminaire holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTurn on the power and check the operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, check out our \u003cstrong\u003eother T5 LED tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e available in our selection \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/t5-led-putket\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Ledvance","offers":[{"title":"18W \/ 3000K \/ 849mm","offer_id":56763128480088,"sku":"4099854552588","price":35.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18W \/ 4000K \/ 849mm","offer_id":56763128512856,"sku":"4099854552601","price":35.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18W \/ 6500K \/ 849mm","offer_id":56763128545624,"sku":"4099854552625","price":35.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/2171\/6917\/files\/asset-13099524_led_tube_t5_ledvance_02e0acbe-90b3-4054-83e8-64e082226cb2.webp?v=1771776465","url":"https:\/\/lomenled.com\/en\/products\/ledvance-ledtube-t5-ac-performance-g5-18w-849mm","provider":"Lumenled Oy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}