{"product_id":"osram-basic-t5-short-8w-g5-fluorescent-lamp","title":"Osram Basic T5 Short 8W Fluorescent Tube — G5 Base","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Osram Basic T5 Short fluorescent tube, 8W, G5 base — a slim 16mm-diameter tube (288mm nominal length) for under-cabinet lighting, display cases, and compact fittings where space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWill this fit my fixture?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing an identical existing 8W G5 T5 tube is straightforward once the power is off. New fittings need an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlim G5 base, 16mm diameter — fits compact T5 fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 640 (Cool White) and 765 (Cool Daylight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 288mm nominal length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e288mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm (T5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous Flux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e385 lm (640) \/ 330 lm (765, at 25°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4000K (640) \/ Cool Daylight (765)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥60 (Basic range — lower than premium Lumilux tubes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000 hours B50 \/ 4,500h service life (640); 5,000h rated, up to 8,000h on CCG\/LLCG (765)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my fixture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your existing tube is a G5-base T5 tube around 288mm, this is a direct swap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the 640 and 765 colour codes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e640 is a 4000K Cool White with roughly 385 lm output; 765 is a Cool Daylight tone with roughly 330 lm output and a shorter rated life. Choose 640 for general task lighting and 765 where a whiter\/cooler tone is preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for retail display lighting where colour accuracy matters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Osram's Basic range with CRI ≥60, lower than the premium Lumilux T5 range (CRI ≥80). For colour-critical display or retail lighting, a Lumilux T5 tube is the better match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this need a starter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, on conventional ballast fittings a compatible starter is required — most existing T5 starters will work if the old tube was also fluorescent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Osram","offers":[{"title":"Cool White (4000K)","offer_id":44124821291107,"sku":"OSTUBE8WT5640","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cool Daylight (6500K)","offer_id":44124821323875,"sku":"OSTUBE8WT5765","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6570\/1475\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3e011699-002e-4dd7-9208-4716ad01cbbb.jpg?v=1787498070","url":"https:\/\/www.deluxeuae.com\/products\/osram-basic-t5-short-8w-g5-fluorescent-lamp","provider":"Deluxe Electricals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}