A 36-inch, 18-watt LED T5 tube for offices, retail spaces, and task areas, offering four selectable color temperatures and dimmable performance.
This Nuvo Lighting LED T5 lamp is designed for ballast bypass (Type B) installations, simplifying maintenance and boosting system reliability. The PET-coated frosted glass adds durability and safety while delivering smooth, consistent illumination. With four CCT options (3500K/4000K/5000K/6500K), you can tailor the ambiance from warm and inviting to crisp and energizing at installation.
Best for
- Office spaces and cubicles where bright, even task lighting is needed
- Retail stores and showrooms that want adjustable color temperature to highlight merchandise
- Warehouses and utility areas requiring durable, long-lasting illumination
- Workshops and garages where 2500 lumens provides ample light for detailed work
- Enclosed fixtures rated for damp locations, such as covered outdoor light fixtures
Not ideal for
- Spaces with existing ballasts - this is a Type B lamp that requires ballast bypass wiring
- Applications needing a specific fixed color temperature - this lamp is selectable at installation
- Dimmers on 277V systems - dimming is only supported at 120V with compatible reverse-phase dimmers
How bright is it?
2500 lumens - about as bright as a 100W incandescent bulb, suitable for task lighting in offices, retail, and utility areas. It replaces a 39W fluorescent tube.
Light color and feel
Selectable 3500K (neutral white) to 6500K (daylight) - from a soft, warm-neutral tone to a crisp, energizing daylight. CRI of 80+ ensures decent color rendering. Dimmable with compatible reverse-phase dimmers at 120V.
Sizing and fit
Measures 33.94 inches long, 0.62 inches wide, and 0.62 inches high. Fits standard T5 fixtures with G5 miniature bi-pin bases. Rated for enclosed fixtures and damp locations.
Specifications
- Fixture Finish: White
- Bulb Wattage: 18W
- Lamp Shape: T5
- ANSI Base: G5
- Lamp Base: Miniature Bi Pin
- Ballast Type: Type B
- Rated for Enclosed Fixture: True
- Dimmable: Yes-Dimmable
- Dimmable Text: Reverse Phase; 120V only
- Voltage: 120V-277V
- Lumens: 2500L
- Color Temperature: 3500K/4000K/5000K/6500K K
- Color Temperature: Neutral White to Daylight
- CRI: 80+
- Average Hours Rated: 50000
- CCT Selectable: True
- Operating Temperature: -4F to +113F (-20C to +45C)
- Incandescent Equivalent: 100WW
- Fluorescent Equivalent: 39WW
- 3-Foot Length
- 18W LED, 39W Fluorescent Replacement
- 2500 Lumens
- 4 CCT Selectable: 3500K/4000K/5000K/6500K
- Type B: Ballast Bypass
- G5 Miniature Bi-Pin Base
- PET Coated Frosted Glass
- Dimmable with Compatible Dimmers
- Assembly Required: True
- Country of Manufacture: China
- Location Rating: Damp
- Safety Location: CULUS - Classified/CRUUS - Recognized Component
- Title 20: Exempt
- CEC: Lawful for sale in California
- Warranty: 5-Years
Frequently asked
Is the bulb included? This is the bulb itself, not a fixture.
Is it dimmable, and what dimmer should I use? Yes, it is dimmable with compatible reverse-phase dimmers, but only at 120V.
Can I install this in a bathroom or outdoors? It is rated for damp locations, so it can be used in bathrooms and covered outdoor areas.
What's the warranty? 5-year warranty.
Does this work with existing ballasts? No, it is a Type B lamp that requires ballast bypass wiring.
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