This 8ft LED T8 Direct Wire (Type B) Tube is a perfect pick for any commercial or residential setting. This tube is a single-pin R17D base type. It is configured for double ended power only.
Notable Specs:
- Type B
- Case of 25
- 8ft. Length
- 40W
- 75W Fluorescent Tube Equivalent
- 5000 Lumens
- 80 CRI
- Non-Dimmable
- Available in 5000K Color Temperature
- 180° Beam Angle
- AC120-277V Input Voltage
- Double Ended Power
- Frosted polycarbonate (PC) plastic lens with aluminum back
- ETL Listed
Dimensions (of one LED Tube) - 93.74" L x 0.94" W x 0.94" H
Please note that these LED tubes are no longer DLC Listed. They were previously DLC V5.0.
Can you put led tube lights in a fluorescent fixture? Can I replace my fluorescent T8 linear bulbs with LEDs?
Yes! LED Tubes can be installed into a fluorescent fixture. When tubes are Type A + B, Type A or Type B, it is easy to replace those flickering fluorescents. A brief explanation of Type A and B LED linear tubes is below.
Type A LED Linear Tubes are often called "plug and play" tubes. This is because they can simply be installed into the existing fixture.
Type B LED Linear Tubes are often referred to as "ballast bypass." They work with all fluorescent fixtures including ballast-free fixtures. Type B linear tubes power goes directly to the lamp sockets and no longer through the ballast.
Type A + B can be used with or without a ballast. It is ultimately the buyer's preference what they want to do. Type A installation uses the LED Tube + Ballast power for more energy consumption compared to Type B installation only uses the raw tube power and is more energy-efficient.
What does ballast bypass mean? How does ballast bypass work?
Ballast bypass means when installing the LED linear tube, the fixture's ballast will need to be removed first. The power will then go directly to the lamp sockets and no longer through the ballast. The benefits of ballast bypass LED replacement tubes include lights not being shut down by a ballast failure, no more ballast replacements, and savings on the energy bill because energy is no longer drawing from the ballast.
Product Specifications
| Certificate | Description |
|---|---|
DLC Listed |
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC), sets criteria for energy-efficient LED products, ensuring they meet strict performance and efficiency standards. DLC Listed products meet baseline requirements and are eligible for rebates. |
ETL Listed |
ETL Listed refers to products that have been tested and cetified by global testing, inspection, and certification organization Intertek. Intertek is an OSHA recognized NRTL and the ETL mark is an approved listing for product that comply with North American safety standards. The ETL mark is one of the most prominent marks for lighting fixtures in the US besides UL. |
