The fluorescent tubes are definitely a thing of the past. The light was uncomfortable and uninspiring, but sometimes necessary to illuminate some rooms with it. These LED tubes give a beautiful light, do not flicker and are energy efficient. This lamp has a lifespan of more than 35,000 hours and has no warm-up time, the energy class is A+. This LED tube easily fits into the lights of fluorescent tubes, so you dont have to adjust anything in your garage, kitchen or business premises! Comes with required LED starter.