Relamping T8 fixtures without rewiring keeps a retrofit fast and inexpensive. The Turolight VIVID T8 Direct Fit (DF4 and DF2) LED tubes are Type A lamps that run on the existing instant start ballast, with G13 bi-pin ends, frosted glass bodies and a 220° beam. This listing covers 3 ft 11 W tubes and 4 ft 10.5 W and 13 W tubes in 3000K to 5000K, all DLC listed with a 50,000 hour rating.
Why facility managers pick it
- Plug-and-play on most instant start ballasts rated 120-277 V or 347 V, so no ballast bypass wiring.
- Glass tube with aluminum end caps and a frosted finish for even light.
- DLC listed, which can help with utility incentive applications.
- 83 CRI, instant on with no warm-up time.
- Bulb wall temperature range of -20°C to +45°C.
Specifications
| Spec |
Detail |
| Brand |
Turolight (VIVID series) |
| Models |
VIV-T8DF4/11W/xx/F/3FT, VIV-T8DF4/10.5W/xx/F, VIV-T8DF2/13W/xx/F |
| Length |
11 W: 3 ft (36 in); 10.5 W and 13 W: 4 ft (48 in) |
| Lumens (normal ballast factor) |
11 W: 1,600-1,650 lm; 10.5 W: 1,750-1,800 lm; 13 W: 1,800-1,900 lm |
| Colour temperature |
3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K (varies by wattage) |
| CRI / beam |
83 / 220° |
| Ballast / voltage |
Most instant start ballasts, 120-277 V and 347 V |
| Base |
G13 bi-pin |
| Rated life |
50,000 hours (L70) |
| Listings |
DLC, cULus, FCC, RoHS |
| Warranty |
5-year limited (DLC-listed lamps) |
Pro tip from the counter
Turolight says these tubes are not recommended on ballasts 5 years or older. Before relamping a whole floor, pull a lens and read the date code and model on a few ballasts, check them against Turolight's ballast compatibility list, and replace the old ballasts or choose a ballast bypass tube where they fail either test.
Best for: offices and schools with T8 troffers, retail and warehouse relamps, 347 V Canadian commercial fixtures on instant start ballasts, utility-incentive retrofits
Downloads: Spec sheet (PDF) · Ballast compatibility list (PDF)
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