Nova light fluorescent tubes sit in the “traditional lamps” family and are grouped specifically under T8 fluorescent linear tubes. In the current assortment, the hero product is a Nova light Fluorescent Tube 18W YELLOW, sold as a classic coloured T8 lamp for effect and signal lighting.

The range is positioned as simple, robust and budget-friendly – ideal when you want linear colour effects in existing T8 fittings without moving to custom LED strips or specialist luminaires. These tubes drop straight into standard G13 lampholders, so installers can use the same battens, waterproof housings and bulkheads already on site. Standard 18 W T8 tubes are around 26 mm in diameter and about 600 mm long, which is the geometry most T8 luminaires are built around. Fluorescent tubes remain a solid choice for facilities that need wide, uniform light distribution and dependable long-hour performance. In modern commercial interiors and design-driven spaces, planners often choose balanced, visually clean options such as nordlux fluorescent tubes to maintain a consistent aesthetic across open areas. Large logistics halls, production floors and technical environments that demand durable operation typically rely on robust, industry-oriented ranges like nordeon fluorescent tubes. Installations that must follow specific electrical standards or integrate with legacy UK-based infrastructures frequently include conformity-focused solutions from newlec fluorescent tubes. And for budget-sensitive refurbishments or buildings with high lamp turnover, procurement teams often round out their stock with cost-efficient, easy-to-source replacements such as nbb fluorescent tubes, keeping maintenance predictable across entire portfolios.

Construction and Light Behaviour of Nova light Fluorescent Tubes

Even though the product focuses on colour, Nova light Fluorescent Tubes follow the same technical principles as any modern T8 lamp:

T8 glass tube (approx. 26 mm)
The 18 W yellow tube uses a straight glass envelope with internal coating. The glass gives good dimensional stability and helps with heat management over long burning hours.
G13 bi-pin base
Two pins at each end lock into standard T8 lampholders. Any batten or waterproof fitting rated for 18 W T8 will normally accept the Nova light tube electrically and mechanically.
Gas discharge + phosphor / filter
Inside is low-pressure gas with a small amount of mercury. The discharge generates UV, which is converted into visible light by phosphor and/or filtered through coloured glass to produce a saturated yellow output rather than white.
Coloured-output characteristics
A coloured T8 like Fluorescent Tube 18W YELLOW Nova light is not about maximum lumen output; it trades some photometric brightness for strong colour rendering, similar to other yellow T8 tubes used in signage, safety zones and decorative lighting.

The result is a 360° yellow glow along the full tube length – perfect for continuous colour lines, coves and diffused covers.

Assortment and Product Details for Nova light Fluorescent Tubes

Right now, the live catalogue entry for Nova light fluorescent tubes is:

Fluorescent Tube 18W YELLOW Nova light
- Technology: T8 linear fluorescent
- Wattage: 18 W
- Base: G13
- Colour: Yellow (decorative / effect)
- Packaging: 1 pc
- EAN / MPN: 4750972002439
- Price validity: listed as valid until 31.12.2025 or while stocks last on the B2B platform.

The category itself is clearly prepared for a broader ladder – it sits under “Nova light Luminiscences lampas T8” and is filterable by stock status and price – so more wattages or colours can be added without changing the structure. For now, the 18 W Yellow tube covers the most typical “effect” use-cases in 600 mm T8 fittings.

When you design or document projects, treat Nova light Fluorescent Tubes as a T8 colour line centred on 18 W. If additional colours (red, blue, green, etc.) appear later, they will drop into the same mechanical and electrical envelope.

Where Nova light Fluorescent Tubes Make Sense

A yellow T8 tube is rarely used as the only source in a space – it’s a tool for accent and signal lighting. Typical scenarios for Nova light Fluorescent Tubes include:

Signage and wayfinding
Yellow linear tubes are widely used to highlight routes, thresholds and service areas, and in light boxes or behind translucent panels where you want a distinct colour wash rather than white.
Safety and zoning
In warehouses or car parks, coloured fluorescents can mark restricted zones, loading bays, or low-headroom areas. A Nova light 18 W yellow tube in a surface or suspended fitting gives a clear visual cue without extra hardware.
Decorative accents in hospitality and retail
Bars, cafés and themed interiors often use coloured T8s behind coves, pelmets or frosted glass. The Nova light Fluorescent Tube 18W YELLOW lets you add a warm, amber-style line without redesigning the luminaire.
Event and temporary installations
For pop-ups, fairs or seasonal displays that already have T8 infrastructure, swapping a white 18 W tube for a Nova light yellow tube is a fast way to re-theme the space visually.

In all these use-cases, you normally combine Nova light Fluorescent Tubes with neutral-white general lighting – they’re an overlay of colour, not the primary work light.

How to Specify Nova light Fluorescent Tubes Correctly

When you add Nova light Fluorescent Tubes to a bill of materials, keep the specification as tight as you would for any technical lamp:

Confirm lamp family and geometry
- Type: T8 linear fluorescent
- Wattage: 18 W
- Approx. length: 600 mm (2 ft class)
- Diameter: ~26 mm
- Base: G13 two-pin.
Match the luminaire rating
- The fitting label should say “1 × 18 W T8” or equivalent.
- Never put this tube into gear designed for 15 W or 36 W; magnetic ballasts are tuned to a specific lamp power.
Plan for colour vs brightness
- A coloured 18 W T8 will deliver fewer useful lumens on the task area than a white 18 W T8, because much of the spectrum is cut to achieve a saturated yellow.
- If you are replacing white tubes with Nova light yellow ones in circulation spaces, check that emergency and safety lux requirements are still met – often you’ll keep white general lighting and use yellow as a decorative overlay.
Document the exact article
- Always include brand, wattage, colour (“Yellow”), base (G13) and EAN/MPN 4750972002439 in specifications so that future maintenance teams can order the same effect lamp and not accidentally swap it for a white T8.

Installation, Control Gear and Lifetime Considerations

Technically, installing a Nova light Fluorescent Tube is the same as any other T8:

Use suitable control gear (magnetic ballast + starter, or electronic ballast) for 18 W T8.
Isolate power, support the tube with both hands, and rotate it gently in the G13 lampholders until it locks.
Avoid frequent rapid on/off cycling – short switching intervals reduce fluorescent lamp lifetime noticeably.

Typical 18 W T8 white tubes of this size reach around 20,000 hours average life on good ballasts; coloured tubes often have a similar order of magnitude, though spectral maintenance (how “clean” the yellow looks) can be the limiting factor rather than full failure.

As with any fluorescent lamp, Nova light fluorescent tubes contain a small amount of mercury and must be disposed of via proper lamp / WEEE recycling streams, not mixed waste.

Procurement and Wholesale Supply of Nova light Fluorescent Tubes

From a B2B point of view, Nova light Fluorescent Tubes are easy to integrate into your procurement system:

The category appears as “Nova light Fluorescent Tubes – T8” with filters for stock status and pricing; currently it lists the Fluorescent Tube 18W YELLOW with price validity clearly stated (until 31.12.2025 or while stock lasts), EAN and MPN matching exactly.
Each tube is supplied per piece (packaging 1), which is convenient both for small decorative upgrades and for larger group relamps where you still want tight control of quantities.
Business support is explicitly framed around B2B customers with working hours given in local EET time, making it straightforward to align orders with project timelines.

In mixed projects, a practical strategy is:

Use Nova light Fluorescent Tubes wherever you need coloured linear effects in existing T8 fittings (signage, zoning, decorative coves).
Pair them with neutral-white T8 or LED sources for base illumination.
Standardise the Nova light 18 W Yellow tube as your default 600 mm yellow effect lamp and document its EAN/MPN in your internal lamp list so future tenders and maintenance orders stay consistent.

Handled this way, Nova light Fluorescent Tubes become a controlled, well-defined tool for adding colour and wayfinding to T8 installations – not just a random “yellow stick”, but a repeatable component with clear technical and procurement data behind it.