Overview
This 6 inch U-Bend T8 LED tube draws 18W and runs on line voltage once the ballast is removed. It puts out about 2,150 lumens of crisp daylight-white light as a replacement for FB32T8/U6 fluorescent lamps. Rated life is 50,000 hours, which means far fewer replacements.
Features
- 18W LED replaces FB32T8/U6
- 2,150 lumens at 5000K
- CRI 80+ for accurate color rendering
- Type B - ballast bypass (direct wire)
- Dimmable with an add-on accessory (see spec sheet)
- 240° beam spread
- 120-277V input
- Frosted Glass
Specifications at a Glance
| Product Details | |
|---|---|
| Keystone Part # | KT-LED18T8-U6GC-850-D-CP |
| UPC | 890949012536 |
| Wattage | 18W |
| Brightness (Lumens) | 2150 |
| Color Temperature (Kelvin) | 5000K |
| Color Rendering Index (CRI) | 80+ |
| Input Voltage | 120-277V |
| Base | G13 |
| Shape | T8 |
| Nominal Length | 6" U-Bend |
| Dimmable | With dimming accessory (see spec sheet) |
| Beam Spread | 240° |
| Avg Rated Hours | 50000 |
| Replaces | FB32T8/U6 |
| Ballast Compatibility | Type B - ballast bypass (direct wire) |
| Wiring | Single Ended |
| Construction | Frosted Glass |
| Case Quantity | 12 |
Applications
- Offices and classrooms
- Warehouses and back-of-house areas
- Retail stores and grocery
- Parking garages and stairwells
Compatibility
Requires removing or bypassing the fluorescent ballast and wiring the lampholders to line voltage (single ended wiring). Fits G13 sockets. Rated for 120-277V.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to remove the ballast?
A: Yes. This tube runs on line voltage, so the existing fluorescent ballast is removed and the sockets are wired directly. Check the spec sheet for single-ended or double-ended wiring and use the lampholders it calls for.
| bundle | 1 |
|---|---|
| Product Name | 18W 0ft LED T8 Tube, 5000K, Ballast Bypass, 120-277V |
| Company | KEYSTONE |
| Status | Active |
| spec sheet | https://ideadigitalasset.com/DAMRoot/Original/161/14057_ZCM8LSRD1IY4U53V.pdf |
| Wattage | 18W |
| Brightness (Lumens) | 2150 |
| Color Temperature (Kelvin) | 5000K |
| Color Rendering Index (CRI) | 80+ |
| Input Voltage | 120-277V |
| Base | G13 |
| Shape | T8 |
| Nominal Length | 6" U-Bend |
| Dimmable | With dimming accessory (see spec sheet) |
| Beam Spread | 240° |
| Avg Rated Hours | 50000 |
| Replaces | FB32T8/U6 |
| Ballast Compatibility | Type B - ballast bypass (direct wire) |
| Wiring | Single Ended |
| Construction | Frosted Glass |
| Case Quantity | 12 |