Product Description
Click Image for more pictures and specifications and installation instructions. Previous Part Number T8-120-3528-18-WW
18" T8 12v Tube Light Replacement. Standard Size T8 Tube, Actual Size 17 1/4" excluding pins.
3200k Warm White. Warm Tube are not as common, but some like the extra warmth of this kelvin range. For 6000k Cool White see part number T8-18TUBE-18-CW, or for 4500k Natural White see part number T8-18TUBE-NW.
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.
- 3200k color range is Warm 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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Good instructions, well-made, nice warm white color
I love these fluorescent replacement tubes! The rewiring was easy and it's nice to be able to aim the tubes since the end caps can rotate like a ratchet. M4 even threw in a sticker to warn people that the fixture has been rewired.
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easy install
Good light color. Not to white or to yellow Easy install. Just make one end positive and one end negative. No additional parts.
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good product
The lights were very east to install, I was wanting a brighter light but these are ok. Delevery was very fast and all lights worked when installed. M4 Note: John, these are 10% brighter than fluorescent -if- you ordered the same color range (kelvin). This order is 3200k Warm White, ordering 4500k Natural White or 6000k Cool White would give you a whiter visibly brighter light. Contact me with any options / concerns / questions, glad to help. - Steve
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Easy job, great product
I upgraded four 2-bulb florescent fixtures in 1 evening. The LEDs output is crisp & attractive. Highly recommended.
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Easy to install
I have five fixtures of this size in my RV. I only ordered 2 tubes originally to replace one fixture just to make sure I was capable of changing the wiring. With the attached instructions, including a photo of how the wiring should look, it was a very simple task. I have ordered and received the remaining 8 tubes to replace the final four fixtures. I received them in two days from the time I placed my order, not bad considering cross country. I have four of the 12 inch fixtures also that are going to be replaced with the same type tubes.
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Simple install
I only ordered 2 LED tubes to replace 2 florescent tubes in 1 fixture. I first wanted to make sure I was capable of re-working the existing wiring, to bypass the ballast. The task was simple. Great instructions are provided. Bulbs will be ordered for the remaining 4 fixtures.
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great project
i have a 1950 vintage travel trailer which has various linear t-8 fluorescents i converted to 12 volt dc some 30 years ago. having these LED replacements has upped the game again with no mercury, instant on and higher efficiency. i love the 3200K color temperature as it matches the cozy warm incandescent color temperature. i just wish the 20 watt option was also available in the warmer color. the replacements are very high quality, and the rotating ends allow for accurate aiming. i could not be happier with this retrofit.
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Im L ovin' It {them}!
Bought a new to me {used) Fleetwood Bounder and just finished switching out all of the interior bulbs and headlights to LED. Steve answered various installation questions from me promptly and live over the phone too. Two things really stand out from the process. 1. The speed at which the orders come is truly remarkable. It seems like they are driving them over from across town. Granted I only live a state away but they are seriously fast at processing. 2. They have warm white tube bulbs. I hated the inherited cool whites, it felt like I was eating dinner in my doctor's office. Tried natural whites in some of the other lights and they were marginally better, good for reading maps etc. but still not the ambience I was looking for. Warm white is so nice. Thanks M4!!
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An essential mod for your RV
These lights are just fantastic, the light is warm and even, the retrofit is not too difficult if you can follow the instructions. We removed the old ballasts to save the weight and room under the ballast cover, that will take a punch and drill if they are riveted in place.