T8 LED Tube 9W 85W-eq G13 Daylight

The T8 LED Tube is a linear G13 lamp built to replace an old fluorescent tube of the same fitting. It draws just 9 W yet delivers 1350 lumens, doing the work of an 85 W fluorescent tube while using a fraction of the power. The light is a crisp 6500K daylight tone with a wide 220 degree beam angle, so the output spreads broadly along the tube rather than firing in a single direction. American buyers will know this format as a T8 tube light, the standard linear replacement for a strip fixture.

The daylight colour and even spread suit workshops, garages, utility rooms, store rooms and similar working spaces where a clear, bright light helps with tasks and visibility. The 220 degree beam washes light across a wide area beneath the fitting rather than throwing a focused spot, which makes it well suited to general overhead lighting in a strip housing. Because this is an IP20 lamp it is for dry indoor use only, so keep it clear of bathrooms, damp utility corners and any outdoor or sheltered-outdoor location. Its 6500K daylight tone reads cooler and brighter than warm white, which is why it works best in functional rather than relaxed settings.

The lamp uses a G13 bi-pin cap and a T8 LED light source rated at 150 lm/W, with a CRI of Ra 80 for honest enough colour in working areas. It measures Ø28 by 28 mm, weighs 116 g and runs on 220 to 240 V AC. Many T8 LED tubes require the existing starter to be removed or the ballast bypassed when swapping from fluorescent, so check the fixture wiring before fitting and follow the supplied guidance. This tube is non-dimmable and carries a rated life of 30,000 hours. We stock this lamp in other colour temperatures within the range to match different working spaces.

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What fitting does this tube need?

It uses a G13 bi-pin cap, the standard fitting for a T8 linear tube. It drops into the same pin holders as an existing T8 fluorescent tube, so the physical fit is direct. Always check the wiring before fitting, as a starter may need removing or the ballast bypassing.

What old tube wattage does it replace?

This 9 W LED tube replaces an 85 W fluorescent tube of the same length and fitting. The LED itself only draws 9 W, so it gives the same useful brightness for far less power. Over its 30,000 hour life that adds up to a meaningful saving on running costs.

What does the 6500K daylight colour look like?

6500K is a cool, crisp daylight white that reads brighter and clearer than warm white. It suits garages, workshops and utility rooms where good visibility for tasks matters more than a relaxed atmosphere. The 220 degree beam spreads this light evenly along the length of the tube.

Can it be used outdoors or in a bathroom?

No. This tube is rated IP20, which means it is for dry indoor use only. Keep it clear of bathrooms, damp utility corners and any outdoor or sheltered-outdoor location, and house it only in a suitable indoor fixture.