T8 LED Tube 18W 153W-eq G13 Linear - Daylight

The T8 LED Tube is a linear replacement for a standard fluorescent tube, fitting any G13 two-pin holder. It draws just 18 watts while putting out 2700 lumens, taking the place of an old 153 watt fluorescent tube at a fraction of the running cost. The light is a crisp 6500K daylight tone with a wide 220 degree spread, so the output is even along the length rather than concentrated in a narrow strip. US buyers will know this as a T8 tube light, the direct LED swap for the long linear lamps used across workshops and utility spaces.

Daylight at 6500K with a CRI of Ra 80 suits places where clear, bright, neutral light matters more than warmth: garages, workshops, store rooms, utility rooms, basements and similar working areas. The 220 degree beam and high 150 lm/W efficiency mean the tube washes a working surface or floor area evenly without dark patches, which is what makes it practical above a bench or down a corridor of shelving. As an IP20 fitting it is for dry indoor use only, so keep it clear of bathrooms, damp stores and any outdoor or sheltered-outdoor position.

The tube runs on 220 to 240V AC mains through its G13 cap and is rated for 30,000 hours of use. It measures Ø28 by 28 mm in a white linear body, the standard T8 diameter, so it drops straight into existing T8 housings; check your fitting's starter and ballast arrangement before installing, as LED tubes typically need the starter removed or the ballast bypassed. This tube is non-dimmable and should run on a plain on/off circuit. It weighs 208 g. We also stock matching G13 tubes in other lengths and tones across the range.

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What fitting does this tube need?

It has a G13 cap, the standard two-pin connection used on T8 fluorescent tubes. It drops into any existing G13 holder, so it is a direct swap for a conventional T8 tube of the same length.

What wattage of tube does it replace?

The tube draws 18 watts itself but produces 2700 lumens, equivalent to an old 153 watt fluorescent tube. You get the same bright output for far less power, which is where the running-cost saving comes from over the 30,000 hour life.

Do I need to remove the starter or change the wiring?

In most cases yes. LED tubes generally require the existing starter to be removed or the magnetic ballast to be bypassed so the tube runs straight off the 220 to 240V mains. Check your fitting's arrangement before installing, and have any rewiring done by a qualified electrician.

Is this tube dimmable, and what colour is the light?

It is non-dimmable, so it should be run on a standard on/off circuit. The light is a 6500K daylight tone with a CRI of Ra 80, a clear neutral white that suits garages, workshops and utility areas where bright, accurate light is wanted.