G8T5 germicidal light bulbs for a healthier environment in medical facilities, restaurants and food processing plants.

The need to kill unwanted germs is never ending, especially in places like hospitals, food prep and processing. This type of lighting really isn't a lighting product per se, it really doesn't light anything up. It's made for one purpose, to kill germs in the air. And when it comes to eliminating germs, then G8T5 germicidal light bulbs are one of the most effective ways to do it. This lamp has been one of the most widely used in the area of germ killing for for many decades and because it's very small. The lamp was developed as a T5, it's a 5/8 inch diameter making it a popular choice to keep fixtures that are smaller. G8T5 are most often used in hospitals, restaurants or anywhere germ killing is desired and the health factor of the facility must be kept at a maximum level. You'll also find this technology in air and water purification, especially this version of germicidal. The need to keep an environment under control is more important than ever with some of the hardier strains of germs. They have an unusual glow which is light purple in color and the glass on the tube has no phosphor, it's totally clear. The length of the G8T5 is 12 inches long from tip to tip with an 8 watt rating and they require a fixture made to accommodate the bulb.

G8T5 germicidal light bulbs are not an exclusive design to any manufacturer, companies like Sylvania, GE and Philips make them. These bulbs are a perfect solution to get the proper replacement in a hospital or restaurant lighting situation. One thing to keep in mind is that you shouldn't operate these lamp where there is direct contact to skin and eyes. It's bad for them and can cause skin burns as well as retinal damage. That's why most fixtures that use these lamps are as an indirect light source or totally sealed up for certain kinds of lighting applications.

Call us if you have any questions about these lamps or anything else regarding your lighting needs. We have more than just this size and both smaller and larger. If you're having trouble identifying the lamp you have, take a measurement of the length and diameter, we should be able to get it right for you from that. We stock them in sufficient quantities to meet almost any need that you may have.