T8 6-foot Ballast Bypass Type B Frosted tubes are constructed to work with single-ended or double-ended wiring schemes, which saves time, labor, and money! LED Lights are perfect for office spaces, warehouses, hotels, restaurants, and schools.
T8 6-foot Ballast Bypass Product Description
The Viribright T8 6-foot Ballast Bypass LED Tube is perfect for installation in retrofit fixtures requiring a tube 72 inches in length. These light tubes are standard in workshops, offices, warehouses, grocery stores, and similar locations. This tube is to be used without a ballast (direct wire) which reduces overall energy consumption making the 6ft tube a perfect replacement for fluorescent linear tube lights and occasionally strip lights. The total energy consumption of this tube is 26W while producing over 3250 lumens in a 5000K daylight color temperature. These tubes are easy to install, but it is recommended to have an experienced electrician handle the bypassing of the ballast and installation.
General Information about 6ft. LED Tubes
6-Foot tubes are generally manufactured in three types, although the ballast bypass version is the most common type sold in the US. These are the hybrid, the ballast bypass, and the plug-and-play. Unlike the others, the easiest to install is the plug-and-play variant. These LED Tubes can easily plug into compatible fixtures. However, it’s best to ensure that the ballast is compatible.
Direct wire lamps or the ballast bypass tube require you to remove the old ballast first. Mainly, this eliminates future ballast maintenance and failure point issues.
However, the fixture may require some rewiring if it is double-ended or single-ended. Double-ended tubes are known for directing power on either end, while single-ended ones revolve around just one side needing power. When it comes to hybrids, these are a unique combination of the other two previously mentioned.
The LED tubes on this one begin as plug-and-play, where the ballast eventually becomes unusable. When this occurs, the fixture becomes a bypass lamp. Hence, the ballast is removed, and the light is rewired to suit the new ballast.
Tips For Choosing The Right 72 Inch LED Tube
When choosing the ideal tube, it is recommended that you first check the ratings, color temperature, and certifications associated with the tube light. If you didn’t already know, the temperature is measured in Kelvin and represents the light’s color. Those between the 3000 and 3500 Kelvin range are ideal for creating warm areas.
In essence, they create the perfect waiting or lobby area. Tubes between 4000 and 5000 Kelvins increase visibility and significantly reduce eye strain. These are suited for warehouses, classrooms, offices, and hospitals.
The certifications and ratings on these will give a better idea of where and how LED Tubes can be efficiently and safely used. Those rated as dry location tubes should only be used indoors and not be in contact with moisture or water. However, caution should still be taken for 6-Foot tubes that can be used in the presence of moisture. As such, they should never make contact with liquids.
Learn more about LED Tube Color Temperatures, Sizing, and different types of LED Tubes on our T8 Ultimate Guide page.
