{"product_id":"turolight-t8-direct-fit-u-bend-led-tube-13w-3000k-50-000-hrs","title":"Turolight T8 Direct Fit U-Bend LED Tube, 13W, 3000K, 50,000 hrs","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurolight VIV-T8DF4\/U\/13W\/30\/F: a 13W direct-fit LED U-bend tube on a G13 base, in the warm 3000K setting. It drops into an existing 2x2 troffer on the fluorescent ballast already in the fixture, which is why U-bend direct fit is still the fastest way to get a floor of old 2x2s off F32T8 lamps without touching the wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we are careful about the DLC line on this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe product title we inherited says DLC. Turolight's own VIV-T8DF spec sheet, dated 09\/20\/21, publishes a DLC column and marks it Y for the 4000K U-bend, ordering code 1762865. The 3000K U-bend does not appear in that table. The family text does say cULus listed, DLC approved, and the ordering matrix does allow 30 for 3000K - but a rebate application needs a listing for the exact code, not the family. If the rebate is the reason you are buying, call us and we will get the current listing from Turolight in writing before the order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eVIV-T8DF4\/U\/13W\/30\/F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries and type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eVIVID Series LED T8 TUBE DirectFit - T8DF4 (Direct Fit), U (U-Bend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePlastic body and end caps (U-Bend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eG13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal lamp power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e13W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e13 \/ 16 \/ 22 W at Low BF 0.78 \/ Normal BF 0.88 \/ High BF 1.16 (published for the 4000K U-Bend, ordering code 1762865)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitial lumens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNot stated by the manufacturer for the 3000K U-Bend. Turolight publishes 1450 \/ 1850 \/ 2550 lm for the 4000K U-Bend (1762865).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e30 (3000K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e120-277 and 347V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHour rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e50,000 hour life (L70)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeam angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e220° (T8DF4, T8DF2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCRI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eHigh CRI (83+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e-20°C ~ +45°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ecULus listed (family statement on the VIV-T8DF spec sheet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDLC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTurolight's VIV-T8DF spec sheet marks DLC = Y for the 4000K U-Bend (1762865). The 3000K U-Bend is not in that table, so DLC listing for this exact code is not confirmed by the manufacturer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBallast compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCompatible with most instant start ballast with input voltage of 120-277V and 347V. Not recommended to use with ballast 5 years or older.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM.O.L. and case quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNot stated for the 3000K U-Bend; Turolight lists M.O.L. 24 in. and case quantity 24 for the 4000K U-Bend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e5-year limited warranty for DLC listed, 3-year limited warranty for non-DLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff7ec; border-left:4px solid #c8781e; padding:14px 16px; margin:1.5em 0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro tip from the counter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eOn a U-bend direct-fit retrofit the tube is rarely what fails first. Turolight will not vouch for a ballast more than five years old, and most 2x2 troffers that still have U-bends are older than that. If the new lamp flickers or will not strike, change the ballast before you send the lamp back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm-white retrofits of existing 2x2 fluorescent troffers where the ballast is staying and the schedule does not allow rewiring every fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this tube actually DLC listed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTreat it as unconfirmed. Turolight's VIV-T8DF spec sheet marks the 4000K U-Bend as DLC yes, but the 3000K version is not shown in that table at all. If a rebate depends on it, ask Turolight for the current listing before you submit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to remove or bypass the ballast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Direct Fit means the lamp runs on the existing fluorescent ballast, which is what makes a U-bend retrofit a ten minute job rather than a rewire of every troffer in the ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are three different wattages published for one lamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the ballast decides. Turolight lists system power at low, normal and high ballast factor, so the same 13 watt nominal lamp draws roughly 13, 16 or 22 watts depending on what is already in the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my 2x2 troffer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure the leg spacing on the lamp you are pulling out. Turolight's ordering matrix lists this code simply as U for U-Bend without a spacing figure, while their current U-bend product is a six inch spacing lamp, so confirm before you order a case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turo Light","offers":[{"title":"13 \/ 1800 \/ 3000","offer_id":9717593178159,"sku":"VIV-T8DF4\/U\/13W\/30\/F","price":26.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ 1800 \/ 3500","offer_id":9717593210927,"sku":"VIV-T8DF4\/U\/13W\/35\/F","price":26.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ 1850 \/ 4000","offer_id":9717593243695,"sku":"VIV-T8DF4\/U\/13W\/40\/F","price":26.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ 1900 \/ 5000","offer_id":9717593276463,"sku":"VIV-T8DF4\/U\/13W\/50\/F","price":26.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1804\/8655\/products\/turo-light-t8-direct-fit-u-bend-50000hrs-dlc-t8-13-1800-3000-viv-t8df4-u-13w-30-f-1762783-836597219459.png?v=1762965630","url":"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/products\/turolight-t8-direct-fit-u-bend-led-tube-13w-3000k-50-000-hrs","provider":"Maple Electric Supply ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}