Description
Replace Outdated Fluorescent Tubes with a High-Performance 4ft LED T8 Glass Tube
Upgrade your commercial lighting with the 4ft 18W LED T8 Glass Tube, a professional-grade LED replacement designed to deliver superior illumination, lower operating costs, and dependable long-term performance. Built for commercial and industrial retrofit projects, this Type B Ballast Bypass LED Tube replaces traditional 4-foot fluorescent lamps while consuming only 18 watts of power, helping reduce energy consumption by up to 70%.
Whether you are upgrading an office, warehouse, retail store, supermarket, parking garage, school, or industrial facility, this LED T8 tube delivers bright, instant illumination without flickering or warm-up time. The glass tube construction, wide beam angle, and consistent light output help create a safer and more productive environment while significantly reducing maintenance costs thanks to its long 50,000-hour rated lifespan.
Designed for both single-end and double-end powered installations, this versatile LED tube simplifies fluorescent lighting upgrades by using a Type B ballast bypass configuration. Removing the ballast eliminates one of the most common points of failure in fluorescent fixtures, reducing future maintenance while improving overall system reliability.
Commercial-Grade LED Tube Built for Long-Term Performance
Engineered for demanding commercial environments, this 4ft LED tube operates on a universal 120-277V input and features a G13 bi-pin base for compatibility with a wide range of fluorescent fixtures after ballast bypass. Its high-quality LED technology delivers consistent brightness with a CRI greater than 80 and a wide 140° beam angle, helping distribute light evenly across workspaces, aisles, offices, and storage areas.
Unlike traditional fluorescent lamps that can flicker, buzz, or require warm-up time, this LED tube reaches full brightness instantly every time it is switched on. The result is comfortable, reliable lighting that improves visibility and workplace productivity.
Save Energy While Reducing Maintenance Costs
Lighting represents one of the largest operating expenses in commercial buildings. Upgrading to this LED T8 Glass Tube helps lower electricity consumption without sacrificing light quality. With a rated lifetime of up to 50,000 hours, businesses can significantly reduce replacement frequency, maintenance labor, and downtime compared to conventional fluorescent lighting.
Because this tube operates without a ballast, there is no need to replace aging ballasts in the future, further lowering maintenance expenses throughout the life of the installation.
Environmentally Friendly LED Lighting
This LED T8 tube is designed as an environmentally responsible alternative to fluorescent lighting. It contains no mercury, produces no ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and emits no infrared (IR) radiation, making it a safer lighting solution for commercial environments. By combining lower energy consumption with a longer operating life, it also helps reduce waste generated by frequent lamp replacements.
DLC Premium 5.1 Listed for Utility Rebate Eligibility
This LED tube is DLC Premium 5.1 Listed, demonstrating compliance with the rigorous performance and efficiency standards established by the DesignLights Consortium®. DLC Premium certification is widely recognized throughout North America as a benchmark for high-performance commercial LED lighting.
For many commercial projects, DLC Premium listing may qualify the product for utility rebate programs offered by local energy providers, helping businesses lower the overall cost of upgrading to energy-efficient LED lighting. In addition to rebate eligibility, DLC Premium certification provides added confidence that the product has been independently evaluated for performance, efficiency, and quality.
UL Listed for Safety and Reliability
Safety and product reliability are essential for commercial lighting installations. This LED T8 Glass Tube is UL Listed, providing confidence that it has been evaluated to meet recognized safety standards. Combined with its 5-Year Warranty, it offers dependable performance for long-term commercial use.
Perfect for Commercial Retrofit Applications
The versatile design makes this LED tube suitable for a wide variety of indoor commercial applications, including:
- Office Buildings
- Warehouses
- Distribution Centers
- Retail Stores
- Supermarkets
- Schools and Universities
- Healthcare Facilities
- Parking Garages
- Storage Facilities
- Manufacturing Plants
- Commercial Buildings
Key Benefits
- Direct replacement for traditional 4ft fluorescent T8 tubes
- Consumes only 18W while reducing energy usage by up to 70%
- Type B ballast bypass design eliminates ballast maintenance
- Supports both single-end and double-end powered installations
- Up to 50,000-hour rated operating life
- Instant-on illumination with no flickering or warm-up delay
- Wide 140° beam angle for uniform light distribution
- CRI greater than 80 for comfortable, consistent lighting
- Universal 120-277V operation
- Mercury-free with no UV or IR radiation
- DLC Premium 5.1 Listed for potential utility rebate eligibility
- UL Listed for safety
- Backed by a 5-Year Warranty
Important Installation Information
Important: This is a Type B Ballast Bypass LED Tube. The existing fluorescent ballast must be bypassed before installation. This product cannot operate through an existing ballast. Follow the supplied rewiring instructions, and when wiring a single-ended tube, use an unshunted socket as recommended.
Specifications
| SKU | 101-100118 (4000K Frosted) , 101-100119 (5000K Frosted) , 101-100120 (5700K Frosted) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Certifications | UL, DLC 5.1 | ||
| IP Rating | IP20 Rating | ||
| Watts | 18W | ||
| Lumens | 2700 LM | ||
| CCT | 4000K, 5000K, 5700K | ||
| CRI | > 80 | ||
| Replaces up to | 32W T8 FL | ||
| Input Voltage | 100-277V | ||
| Material | Glass | ||
| Lifespan | 50,000 hours | ||
| Power Factor (PF) | ≥ 0.90 | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | ||
| Beam angle | 140° | ||











