T8 vs T12 Shop Lights for Highland Nepenthes: Lumens Over Watts

32W T8 (2800 lm) vs 40W T12 (2200 lm), both "natural spectrum." Choose lumens: T8.

Why

• T8 = more lumens/watt (energy efficient).
• Some T12 hit 3200 lm/40W — but T8 still wins efficiency.
• We use wattage in guides because it's familiar; lumens measure actual output.

Cost Trade-off

Higher lumen T12 costs more electricity. T8 saves energy for same/better light.