1800 lm LED T8 Retrofit Tube · 13W 4 ft 5000K · Ballast Compatible Type A · NaturaLED LED13T8/FR18/850/IF
What this product is for
This LED T8 retrofit tube is for upgrading existing 4 ft fluorescent fixtures to LED without rewiring, using a compatible electronic ballast. It is suited to offices, schools, retail areas, utility spaces, and light commercial interiors that need bright 5000K daylight output.
Use for
Use for fluorescent-to-LED retrofits where the fixture is already in place and ballast-compatible Type A lamps are preferred to reduce labour. Commonly used where a 32W T8 fluorescent lamp is being replaced with a lower-wattage LED option.
- 4 ft (48 in / 1219 mm class) T8 fixtures
- Compatible electronic ballast installations
- Commercial and institutional relamping
- Damp-location rated indoor applications where permitted by fixture design
Avoid for
Avoid for direct-wire ballast-bypass installations, fixtures with incompatible or failed ballasts, or applications requiring a different colour temperature. Do not assume universal ballast compatibility; verify the current ballast against the manufacturer compatibility list before ordering or installing.
Best for
Best for maintenance teams and electricians who want a plug-and-play LED relamp with minimal downtime. This format is typically chosen when keeping the existing ballast is more practical than rewiring the fixture during a service call.
Installed in
Installed in standard linear T8 luminaires with G13 medium bi-pin lampholders. Typical applications include troffers, strips, wraps, and other enclosed or open fluorescent fixtures designed around 4 ft T8 lamps.
Why this product exists
This lamp provides a simpler LED conversion path for existing fluorescent systems. Compared with replacing the full fixture, a ballast-compatible tube can reduce disruption and labour where the installed ballast is still suitable and approved for use with the lamp.
Typical lighting guidance: 5000K lamps are commonly selected for utility, warehouse, and task-oriented commercial spaces where a cooler daylight appearance is preferred. Actual lighting results depend on fixture design, mounting height, spacing, and surface reflectance.
Compared with similar products
Compared with ballast-bypass Type B tubes, this Type A lamp can be faster to install because it uses the existing compatible ballast and does not require rewiring. Compared with fluorescent T8 lamps, it reduces lamp wattage from a typical 32W to 13W while providing 1800 lm output. The trade-off is that long-term performance still depends on ballast condition and compatibility.
Specifications
- Brand: NaturaLED
- Manufacturer part number: LED13T8/FR18/850/IF
- Product type: LED T8 retrofit tube
- Installation type: Ballast compatible / Type A / instant fit
- Nominal length: 4 ft (48 in / approx. 1.22 m)
- Wattage: 13W
- Light output: 1800 lm
- Colour temperature: 5000K
- CRI: 80 typical
- Base: G13 medium bi-pin
- Replacement for: 32W T8 fluorescent, including common F32T8 applications
- Input: Fluorescent ballast dependent, 50/60 Hz
- Power factor: >0.9
- THD: <20%
- Rated life: 50,000 hours
- Beam angle: manufacturer sources show ballast-compatible family data around 325°; some distributor listings show 210°, so confirm if beam distribution is critical
- Operating temperature: -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C)
- Location rating: Damp location
- Dimensions: 47.8 in L x 1 in dia. (1214 mm x 25.4 mm)
- Certifications: UL, FCC, RoHS, DLC 5.1 Standard, LM79, LM80, IES file listed in manufacturer documentation
- Warranty: 5 years
- VoltsBallast Operated
- Lumens1800
- Watts13W
- Color Temperature5000K
- ShapeT8 4FT
- BrandNaturaLED
- Warranty5 year
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Effective Date: August, 15, 1998
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