Narva Fluorescent Tubes

Narva Fluorescent Tubes in the Narva Portfolio

Narva is a German lamp manufacturer with a big focus on specialist fluorescent solutions – not just generic T8/T5, but food-light, full-spectrum, horticulture and reptile lamps alongside standard office tubes. Fluorescent tubes remain essential in many facilities where uniform illumination, long operating hours and predictable maintenance cycles still define the lighting strategy. In infrastructure projects, commercial buildings and public institutions that require strong electrical conformity, planners often start with system-oriented, professionally engineered solutions like legrand fluorescent tubes. Large multi-site operations and logistics environments that depend on stable lumen output throughout long work shifts frequently rely on globally supported, durable ranges such as ledvance fluorescent tubes. For routine replacements in administrative spaces, corridors and older fixtures, maintenance teams often turn to practical, easy-fit options like kanlux fluorescent tubes, which provide predictable integration with common luminaires. And when organisations require dependable long-term availability and consistent performance across diverse installations, they typically complete their specification with long-established, widely recognised lines such as ge fluorescent tubes.

Inside that ecosystem, Narva Fluorescent Tubes cover:

• classic white T8 and T5 lamps for offices, industry and public buildings,
• COLOURLUX plus high-CRI tubes for demanding interiors,
• energy-saving LT-T8 ES tubes with reduced wattage and long life,
• special FRESH FOOD / Fresh Light, Bakery, Fruit Light lamps for supermarkets,
• BIOVital full-spectrum daylight tubes,
• Reptigrow, Grolux and coloured tubes for reptiles, plants and decorative effects.

So when you talk about Narva Fluorescent Tubes, you’re really talking about a complete toolbox, from plain 840 office tubes to highly tuned spectrum lamps.

Materials and Technologies in Narva Fluorescent Tubes

All Narva Fluorescent Tubes are classic low-pressure fluorescent lamps, but with different phosphors and constructions depending on use:

• T8 tubes (26 mm, G13) – the bulk of the range: standard white, coloured, energy saver and special-spectrum lamps from 15 W up to 58 W and beyond.
• T5 tubes (16 mm, G5) – efficient T5-EQ (Efficient output) and high-output T5 HQ (High Output) COLOURLUX lines, optimised for modern slim luminaires and max flux at 35 °C.
• Triphosphor and special phosphor blends
  • Standard 8xx whites (830, 840, 865, 930, 965) for general lighting.
  • COLOURLUX plus and HQ with enhanced colour rendering and tailored spectra.
  • Food, bakery, fruit, plant and reptile phosphors adjusted to emphasise reds, greens or UV components.
• Optimised gear interaction
  • LT-T8 ES Energy Saver tubes are specified at 20,000 h average life on electronic preheat ballasts and 13,000 h on magnetic gear with the right starter – Narva explicitly quantifies the difference.
  • COLOURLUX plus ET-IGLOO versions add an outer T12 protective tube so the T8 lamp inside reaches maximum luminous flux at 5 °C, for cold-room applications.
• High-CRI options
  • T5 LT 54 W / 940 HQ, 1200 mm: CRI 90, 4000 K neutral white, targeted at offices, public buildings and shops.
  • COLOURLUX plus T8 lamps with “very good colour rendering” and lifetimes up to 20,000 h.

So you get classic fluorescent robustness with fairly sophisticated spectral and thermal engineering behind the specialist Narva Fluorescent Tubes.

Assortment of Narva Fluorescent Tubes

General-Purpose Narva Fluorescent Tubes (T8 / T5 EQ)

For “normal” white light, Narva Fluorescent Tubes include:

• T8 office/industry tubes in 827/830/840/865 and 930 colours – e.g. 30W/827 T8 Narva, 36 W 930 Deluxe Warmwhite, 5000 K 1B “striplight” versions, etc.
• T5 EQ Efficient-output tubes, such as F49-EQ 830/840 (49 W, 1449 mm), used where T5 luminaires need efficient, dimmable white light.

These are your go-to Narva Fluorescent Tubes when you simply need reliable white light in offices, schools, corridors or standard industrial spaces.

Narva Fluorescent Tubes – Energy Saver LT-T8 ES

The LT-T8 ES – ENERGY SAVER line is Narva’s reduced-wattage T8 ladder:

• Example: LT-ES 51 W/840 – a 51 W T8 tube delivering 4650 lm with cool-white 4000 K light.
• Average life: 20,000 h on electronic preheat gear, 13,000 h on magnetic ballast + correct starter.
• Benefits: lower power consumption than standard lamps at similar light levels, especially on older magnetic installations.

These Narva Fluorescent Tubes are ideal where you want to reduce energy use without redesigning the luminaire or switching to LED immediately.

COLOURLUX Plus Narva Fluorescent Tubes

NARVA COLOURLUX Plus T8 are premium colour-rendering lamps:

• Enhanced colour rendering for “vibrant and true-to-life illumination”.
• Extended lifespan up to 20,000 hours.
• Offered in multiple colour temperatures for commercial, industrial and residential applications.

COLOURLUX plus is what you reach for when general-purpose 840 isn’t good enough – galleries, better retail, design offices and similar spaces.

COLOURLUX T5 HQ – High Output Narva Fluorescent Tubes

For high lumen density, Narva offers COLOURLUX T5 HQ (High Output):

• Marketed as an “extremely powerful system”; these lamps deliver very high luminous flux and are optimised to have the highest light output at 35 °C.
• Typical application: modern linear systems, high-ceiling areas, or anywhere high intensity in a slim form factor is needed.

Combined with high-CRI options like LT 54W/940 HQ, this makes a strong high-end office/retail package.

Fresh Food & Food Light Narva Fluorescent Tubes

Narva is very strong in food-lighting:

• Fresh Light / FRESH FOOD 075 tubes such as LT 58W T8/075 NARVA Fresh Light® and LT 35W T5-EQ/075 Fresh Light® are dedicated food-presentation lamps.
• Bank-listed models include 18W/075 T8 FRESH FOOD Narva, clearly marketed as a fresh-food light.
• Bakery and fruit lines: LT36W/0752 Bakery Super, LT36W/0763 Fruit Light, LT18W/0763 Fruit Light, LT58W/0752 Bakery Super etc., all designed to emphasise product appearance in specific departments.

These Narva Fluorescent Tubes are tuned to make bread, meat, fruit or vegetables look more appetising under artificial light.

BIOVital and Full-Spectrum Narva Fluorescent Tubes

Under BIOVital, Narva offers full-spectrum daylight tubes:

• Example: Narva LT-T8 BIO VITAL 18 W, G13, 958 – a T8 daylight tube in the BIOVital line.
• Target: more natural light impression and improved visual comfort in workplaces or health-oriented spaces.

BIOVital Narva Fluorescent Tubes are typically used in offices, schools or therapy contexts where “daylight-like” qualities are valued.

Horticulture, Reptile and Coloured Narva Fluorescent Tubes

Narva also has a wide effects and animal-care lineup:

• Reptigrow reptile lamps in T8 (e.g. 15 W 450 mm, 30 W 900 mm).
• Grolux and plant lamps for horticultural and aquarium use.
• Coloured T8 tubes (red, blue, etc.) such as LT 18W/015 Red and 15 W blue 45 cm lamps, marketed for advertising, party lighting, discotheques and fairgrounds.

These Narva Fluorescent Tubes are not meant for general lighting – they’re tools for visual effects, plant growth or UV-rich reptile lighting.

Cold-Store and Special-Environment Narva Fluorescent Tubes

The LT-T8 COLOURLUX plus ET-IGLOO is worth calling out separately:

• T8 COLOURLUX plus tube in a T12 protective outer sleeve,
• optimised to reach maximum luminous flux at 5 °C ambient,
• rated at 20,000 h on electronic preheat ballasts.

These Narva Fluorescent Tubes are designed for cold storage, refrigerated cabinets and other low-temperature environments.

Where Narva Fluorescent Tubes Are Used

Because the range is so wide, Narva Fluorescent Tubes show up in very different projects:

• Supermarkets and food retail
  • FRESH FOOD / Fresh Light 075, Bakery Super, Fruit Light and Fresh Light T5/T8 lamps in counters, islands and shelf luminaires.
• Offices, schools, public buildings
  • COLOURLUX plus and T5 HQ/ EQ white tubes in 3000–4000 K with CRI 80–90 for general lighting.
• Industry, logistics and production
  • Energy-saving LT-T8 ES tubes and T5 HQ lamps in trunking, battens and high-bay luminaires where high run hours demand long life and decent efficiency.
• Healthcare and wellbeing
  • BIOVital daylight Narva Fluorescent Tubes where full-spectrum light is part of the lighting concept.
• Entertainment, terraria and special effects
  • Reptigrow in reptile enclosures, Grolux plant lamps for aquaria and grow areas, coloured T8 for clubs, signage and themed interiors.
• Cold rooms and refrigerated equipment
  • COLOURLUX plus ET-IGLOO tubes where the luminaire is exposed to low ambient temperatures.

Narva Fluorescent Tubes are rarely a “random commodity choice”; they’re usually picked because their spectrum or thermal behaviour matches a specific task.

Performance and Lifetime of Narva Fluorescent Tubes

Across the range, typical figures for Narva Fluorescent Tubes are:

• Lifetime
  • LT-T8 ES Energy Saver: 20,000 h on electronic preheat ballast, 13,000 h on magnetic gear.
  • COLOURLUX plus T8: up to 20,000 h rated life.
  • Fresh Light / Fresh Food: listed as part of the same professional T8/T5 families, generally in the 15,000–20,000 h bracket.
  • T5 HQ / EQ: as high-efficiency/HO T5s, they’re typically planned for 20,000–24,000 h plus, depending on ballast and switching pattern, with HQ versions optimised for lumen output at 35 °C.
• Colour rendering
  • Standard 8xx Narva Fluorescent Tubes: CRI 80+ for general lighting.
  • 9xx variants like 54W/940 HQ: CRI ≈90 for high-quality visual tasks.
• Luminous flux
  • Typical example: LT-ES 51 W/840 Energy Saver T8 → high-output 51 W lamp at 4650 lm.
  • Bakery / Fruit / Fresh Food tubes follow the lumen envelopes of their base wattages (18/30/36/58 W for T8, 24/35 W for T5 EQ, etc.).

For design calculations you can treat Narva Fluorescent Tubes like other premium T5/T8s and then refine based on the exact datasheet for the chosen lamp.

How to Choose the Right Narva Fluorescent Tubes

When you specify Narva Fluorescent Tubes, think in four steps:

1. Fix tube type, length and base

• T8, G13 – 15/18/25/30/36/51/58 W, typical lengths 450, 600, 750, 900, 1200, 1500 mm.
• T5, G5 – 24/35/49/54 W in EQ/HQ families, standard T5 lengths like 1149 and 1449 mm.

Type and wattage must match the luminaire and ballast.

2. Match Narva Fluorescent Tubes to the application

• Standard office / corridors / industry
  • COLOURLUX plus or standard 840/865 T8; T5 EQ or HQ 830/840.
• Food retail
  • FRESH FOOD / Fresh Light 075, Bakery Super 0752, Fruit Light 0763, chosen per department.
• High visual quality
  • COLOURLUX plus or T5 HQ 9xx (e.g. 54W/940 HQ) where CRI 90 is needed.
• Special environments
  • ET-IGLOO tubes for cold stores, Energy Saver ES where you want lower power at similar light.
• Plants, reptiles, decoration
  • Reptigrow, Grolux, coloured T8 (red, blue etc.) – never use these as general white lighting.

3. Choose colour temperature and CRI

• 3000 K / 827–830 – warm white for hospitality and cosy interiors.
• 4000 K / 840 – neutral white default for most workplaces.
• 5000–6500 K / 865, 930, 965 – cooler or “daylight” variants for specific design concepts or BIOVital.

Keep one CCT per visual zone; mixing warm and cool Narva Fluorescent Tubes in one line always looks messy.

4. Plan for gear and lifetime

• Prefer electronic preheat ballasts if you want the full 20,000 h+ from ES and COLOURLUX tubes. On magnetic gear, recognise that lifetime drops (e.g. 20k → 13k h on LT-T8 ES).
• Avoid rapid on/off switching with motion sensors on old gear; fluorescent life is sensitive to frequent starts.

Safety and Handling of Narva Fluorescent Tubes

Narva Fluorescent Tubes follow normal fluorescent safety rules:

• Use an appropriate ballast and starter – never connect tubes directly to mains.
• Respect the maximum lamp power printed on the luminaire label.
• Isolate the circuit before relamping; support the tube with both hands and twist gently in the G13 or G5 holders.
• All tubes contain a small amount of mercury, so they must go into lamp/WEEE recycling streams, not mixed waste.

Cold-store and protective-sleeve products like ET-IGLOO reduce breakage risk, but broken lamps should still be handled carefully, with ventilation and proper cleanup.

Wholesale Supply of Narva Fluorescent Tubes

On the B2B side, Bank of Lamps groups the Narva range cleanly into Narva Fluorescent Tubes, Narva CFL bulbs, Narva special lamps, halogen and incandescent categories, making it easy to filter just the fluorescent tubes you need.

For Narva Fluorescent Tubes specifically you get:

• A maintained list including food-light 18W/075 T8 Fresh Food, general-purpose 30W/827 T8 Narva, and many more, each with explicit EAN / MPN, single-piece packaging and price-valid-until dates (for example, current Narva prices listed valid until 31.12.2025 or while stock lasts).
• Stock information per item and consolidated logistics with other brands, so you can combine Narva Fluorescent Tubes with, say, NORDEON or NBB lamps in one shipment.

In practice, the smartest way to work with Narva Fluorescent Tubes is to build a small, standardised matrix for your projects – office/industry whites, food-department specials, cold-store and BIOVital where needed – and document each line by full Narva type code plus EAN. That way maintenance, re-ordering and future LED upgrades all start from a clear, traceable reference rather than guesswork.