Product Description
Click Image for more pictures and specifications and installation instructions. Previous Part Number T8-120-3528-18-CW
18" T8 12v Tube Light Replacement. Standard Size T8 Tube, Actual Size 17 1/4" excluding pins.
6000K Cool White, for 4500k Natural White see part number T8-18TUBE-NW and though not as popular, this tube is also available in Warm White part number T8-18TUBE-WW.
NOTICE: Requires a simple rewire to the fixture to eliminate the wasteful and troublesome ballast. See the link below for typical installation instructions for T8 tubes. Do not install these into a 120v environment or they will be damaged the the warranty void.
- PREVIEW THE GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION HERE
- Go to M4Sales.com to see our Resource Center with additional fixture pictures and instructions
Specifications:
- Includes 1 Tube Light, Wire Nuts, and Extra Wire.
- Round profile and end cap for smallest possible LED Tube size.
- Now also has Rotating End Caps so these can be turned if necessary to fit into fixtures with sideways sockets.
- 18" Tube Light, actual size 17 1/4" not including pins (standard T8 size bulb, will not fit T5 fixtures) x 1 1/4" round.
- 8w, 12 Volts
- Actual Fluke reading 0.62A at 12.8vdc
- 960 lumens
- Frosted lens covering 48 2835 SMD LED chips so you do not see the individual LEDs when you look at the light.
- 6000k color range is Cool White.
- Power through the end pins so you don't have a wire hanging out the side of the bulb to be seen.
- Non Polarity, one end of the bulb gets power, the other side gets ground. Installs either direction.
- Basic rewiring of the fixture is needed to eliminate the florescent tube ballast
- Detailed Instructions Online with color pictures at http://m4sales.com/tubelightinstructions/
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What a Difference
I converted 5 18" and 3 12" fixtures. The LED's are much brighter than the old fluorescents. The conversion instruction were straight forward but if you need a step by step video go to RVGEEKS on YouTube. I had trouble with the ceiling light closest to the TV, with the light on I lost TV sound. I fixed it very easily by adding snap magnetic chokes to both the positive and negative wires just before they entered the ceiling fixture. You can get these chokes at electronics shops (Radio Shack p/n 273-0069) they are simply a 2 piece magnet that goes around the electrical wires. I passed the wire through the choke twice. No more TV interference. Great company and fast shipping.
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Works for me
A ballast went out. If I could find one it was costing 25+ shipping. Or I would have to replace the fixture that wouldn't match the others. Bought 2 ... simple wiring ... Won't have to worry about it any more.
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Good Company with high quality LEDs
I bought some 12-inch and 18-inch LED tubes and had a very good experience with M4 Products. Delivery was quick and everything arrived well packaged. The LEDs that I bought appear to be well made and they are all working reliably. I have purchased some LEDs from another company that were poorly made and tended to go out after operating for a while. I have no reservations about recommending M4 Products.
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GREAT SERVICE
Easy installation . Love the cool white light. Used RVGreeks.com for a video for installation . Super fast delivery . Got lights in 2 days. I only Need 4 more...
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first time customer
I ordered the T8 12v tube lite to replace the fluorescent lights and the end result was great. Very happy with the product and I would not hesitate to order again. The installation was easy following the instructions.
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Big Difference
Replaced one set between two incandescent sets to compare! Was no comparison! Now I have to replace the other ones!!! Great light but a little pricey!!!
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These tube lights are excellent for off-grid camping
The T8, 12 volt tube light is marvelous. It is simple to install and the light produced is fantastic much better than the flourescent bulb it replaced. I placed it in my Roadtrek Class B 19 foot camper van. It lights the entire interior of the vehicle and the battery draw is so small it does not even affect the house battery after 8 hours of run time. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to conserve battery power for self-contained off grid camping. I have now replaced all interior lights with M4 LED bulbs except two and with all lights turned on my battery draw is less than two of the previous incandescent and Flourescent bulbs. It makes me happy!!:)
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20 puck lights and 26 flourescent conversions
I started off with the puck lights, very bright, very easy installation . the fluorescent conversion was very easy as well , I ordered the cool white and I really like the brightness in my RV
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Installation
It took a while to figure out the wiring. If you do not have much electrical experience I would hire someone to do the installation. It takes about a hour to install if you have two lights in on fixture. I really like the lights and the fact they do not draw much battery power when dry camping..
