Rosco #115 Rolux Fluorescent Sleeve T12 48"are an efficient and comparably inexpensive way to control fluorescent lighting - the most difficult lighting to shoot under. In addition to color temperature control, sleeves give you the freedom to create many interesting colors and effects. Another major advantage of sleeves is that they help protect against potential lamp breakage by minimizing the dangers of shattered glass.

These polycarbonate tubes feature the specific color effect inserted inside the tube. These filters are available in many colors and sizes.

Polycarbonate Tube    More Than 300 Colors Available    Controls Color of Fluorescent Lighting

Includes two End Caps - Maintains lamp position and guards against shattered glass

T8 and T5 include a UV filter which allows less than 10% transmission below 390 nanometers. This prevents premature color fading and protection from harmful UV rays

Standard lengths for 2', 4', 5' and 8' lamps

Can easily be cut to custom lengths with scissors

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are these safe for darkroom use?

A: Despite this filter being the same hue of red as a darkroom safelight, it is not recommend for use as such.

Q: 2. what is the size?

A: This Rosco Fluorescent Lighting Sleeve/Tube Guard is for T12 tubes which have a circumference of 12cm and a diameter of 38mm (1.5"). The sleeve is 1.2 meters or 4' long.

Q: 3. Is this 48 inches by 48 inches?

A: This would not be a square format. It would measure 48 in length with a outside diameter of 1.71 .

Q: 4. Is the paint sensitive to both Ultra Violet A and B light?

A: As per Rosco, when this paint is used over lighter colors, it is hard to detect. It works best when used over dark colors under a blacklight.

Q: 5. Can I use this on walls?

A: This can be used on most surfaces after they are primed.

Q: 6. Would this fit over the Quasar Science cross fade 4' LED tube?

A: No, a single sheet of Rosco #3317 Tough 1/8 Plus Green Fluorescent Sleeve (T12 / 2') will not fit over Quasar Science cross fade 4' LED tube.

Q: 7. Can I paint cars with this?

A: While the manufacturer specifies that this paint should be applied to clean, dry surface which is free of dirt or grease, there is no mention for it being used for paint a car.

Q: 8. Can this product be used in an exterior application?

A: It is water based so it will wash off, and the sun will damage its UV effects.

Q: 9. What is the volume of the container? Can i get it in a bigger container like 20 litres? Can I use it on metals.?

A: No paint is Vinyl Acrylic so is not good for metal. Paint can be bought in pint, gallon, or quart size.

Q: 10. What percentage of light does it cut (reduce)?

A: The light loss would be about 50% or 1/2 a stop