Osram Substitube

The LED tubes are the ideal replacement for conventional T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes. The plug-and-play alternative enables quick and easy replacement without rewiring.
Here, the manufacturer offers different SubstiTUBES, which are operated with conventional ballasts, electronic ballasts or directly via mains voltage. You can find out which LED alternative is the right one quickly and easily using our product finder.

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OSRAM SubstiTUBES not only reduce energy costs. The pollutant-free LED tubes are environmentally friendly and RoHS-compliant. Respond now to the 2023 fluorescent lamp ban and upgrade your application to efficient LED technology. You can find OSRAM SubstiTUBES in numerous versions regarding wattage, length or light color.

Advantages

Numerous advantages over conventional fluorescent tubes make LED tubes from OSRAM an ideal alternative: 

• Reduction of electricity costs thanks to low energy consumption 
• Rapid payback thanks to long life 
• Full light output until end of life 
• Flicker-free, quiet operation 
• Fast, simple installation 
• Environmentally friendly and free of toxins 
• RoHS compliant

Application Areas

OSRAM SubstiTUBES are suitable for a wide range of applications from entry-level lighting in the home to standard-compliant illumination of professional applications: 

• Basement -
• Workroom 
• Garages 
• Offices 
• Warehouses 
• Industrial halls 
• Retail trade

Fluorescent lamp ban

In 2023, inefficient light sources will be phased out under the RoHS Directive. T5 and T8 fluorescent lamps will be phased out starting August 25. While fluorescent lamps may continue to be used and sold from stock, a timely switch to LED technology is still worthwhile for the sake of the environment and your own yellow bag.
Find out more about the fluorescent lamp ban here:

Fluorescent lamp ban 2023

Dispose of fluorescent lamps

You must be careful when disposing of your old fluorescent tubes; under no circumstances should they end up in normal household waste. Because of the pollutants they contain, such as mercury, there is not only a danger to the environment, but also to you. Collection points, recycling centers or electronics stores accept your fluorescent lamps free of charge and send them to the recycling system.
Find out more about the correct disposal of fluorescent lamps. 

Plug & Play

Replacing the old fluorescent lamp with OSRAM SubstiTUBES is incredibly easy thanks to the plug-and-play system and can be done quickly. 

1. switch off the power 
2. unscrew the old lamp (be careful, it may still be hot) 
3. screw the SubstiTUBE into the socket

Buy OSRAM SubstiTUBES at WATT24

We carry a wide selection of LED alternative tubes for your conventional fluorescent lamps in various designs, so you are sure to quickly find the right product. If you're not sure which bulb is right for you, use our retrofit product finder or let our lighting experts help you.

Disposing of fluorescent lamps

If you want to dispose of your old fluorescent lamps, strict regulations must be observed. On the one hand, conventional lamps contain toxic pollutants; on the other hand, valuable metals and components can be recycled. Recycling centers, collection points or electrical stores accept your old fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lamps free of charge and recycle them. In our guide, you can read more about the proper disposal of various illuminants.

Buy DULUX LED at WATT24

Discover your DULUX LED from OSRAM at WATT24. We carry numerous models of the popular series in our store, so you're sure to quickly find the right replacement for your old energy-saving lamp.
If you have any questions or uncertainties about the right alternative, our light experts are happy to help you.

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