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Philips 32 Watts Neutral White Fluorescent Tube Bulb 30/Carton 281675

Philips 32 Watts Neutral White Fluorescent Tube Bulb 30/Carton 281675

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$214.29at StaplesChecked Nov 8

40% under what the other stores charge

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $214.29 at Staples on Nov 8.
  • Checked at 3 stores.

Our take on the Philips 32 Watts Neutral White Fluorescent Tube Bulb 30/Carton 281675

This is a carton of 30 Philips 32W T8 fluorescent tubes, each 4 feet long with a G13 medium bi-pin base and 3500K neutral white light at about 2,950 initial lumens. They are linear tubes for troffers, shop lights and strip fixtures, not screw-in bulbs. Philips uses ALTO II low-mercury technology at 1.7mg per tube, which matters where disposal rules are strict. Against generic T8 tubes, the draw is consistent color and output across a full carton; the trade-off is that fluorescent tubes need a compatible ballast and dim poorly compared with LED retrofits.

Best forReplacing burned-out tubes in 4-foot T8 fixturesOffices, shops and garages wanting neutral white lightFacilities buying tubes in bulkSpaces still running fluorescent ballasts
Pros
  • Neutral white 3500K suits workspaces better than cool white
  • About 2,950 initial lumens per tube
  • Low 1.7mg mercury per tube with ALTO II
  • Standard G13 bi-pin base fits common T8 fixtures
  • Carton of 30 covers a whole ceiling or a long replacement cycle
Cons
  • Fluorescent tubes need a working ballast; not a plug-and-play LED
  • Output fades over life and cold starts are slow
  • Contains mercury, so disposal needs care
  • Less efficient than LED tubes over the same hours

Philips 32 Watts Neutral White Fluorescent Tube Bulb 30/Carton 281675 prices at every store

  • StaplesNew

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    $214.29Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • QuillNew

    In stock

    $358.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • Msc Industrial SupplyNew

    In stock

    $495.60+ $17.99 shippingChecked Nov 8
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Philips 32 Watts Neutral White Fluorescent Tube Bulb 30/Carton 281675 price history

Lowest price we've seen: $214.29 on Nov 8 at Staples. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 8.

What reviewers say

Reception is thin, with a single five-star rating on the product page.

What people mention
  • Light colorPraisedThe neutral white 3500K tone is the kind buyers pick for workspaces rather than warm rooms.
  • Mercury contentMixedLow mercury per tube helps with disposal, but the tubes still contain mercury.

From Quill

  • 32W T-8 fluorescent tube bulb in neutral white
  • G13 medium bi-pin base
  • 4-foot-long tubes (48"L)
  • Initial lumens-nominal: 2950lm
  • Only 1.7mg of mercury per tube with ALTO II Lamp Technology
  • Color temperature 3500K neutral white light
Returns
Most products can be returned within 30 days for a full credit, refund or replacement; free returns.
Shipping
Delivery Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3; next-day delivery on most orders.
Packs
30 per carton
In the box
30 bulbs per carton

About the Philips 32 Watts Neutral White Fluorescent Tube Bulb 30/Carton 281675

This Philips fluorescent tube is a 32-watt T-8 lamp that gives off neutral white light at a color temperature of 3500K. It is a 4-foot tube (48"L) with a G13 medium bi-pin base.

Each tube produces 2950 lumens (initial, nominal). It uses ALTO II Lamp Technology and contains only 1.7 mg of mercury per tube. The carton holds 30 tubes.

Wattage
32W
Type
T-8 fluorescent tube
Light color
Neutral white, 3500K
Brightness
2950 lm (initial, nominal)
Base
G13 medium bi-pin
Length
4 ft (48")
Mercury
1.7 mg per tube
Technology
ALTO II Lamp Technology
Bluetooth
No
In the box
30 bulbs per carton

What buyers say

Buyers like
  • Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 review

Specifications

Bluetooth
NoSource

Questions and answers

Will these fit my fixture?
They are 4-foot T8 tubes with a G13 medium bi-pin base, so they fit standard 48-inch T8 fixtures. Check that your fixture takes T8 tubes and has a compatible ballast.
Do I need a ballast?
Yes. These are fluorescent tubes and run on a fluorescent ballast. They are not direct-wire LED tubes.
What color is the light?
Neutral white at 3500K, between warm white and cool white. It reads clean without the blue cast of 4100K and above.
How bright is each tube?
About 2,950 initial lumens per tube. Output drops gradually as the tube ages.
Are they low mercury?
Yes. Philips lists 1.7mg of mercury per tube under ALTO II technology, lower than older fluorescents, but they still need proper disposal.
How many come in a carton?
30 tubes per carton, enough to relamp a large ceiling or keep spares on hand.
Where is the Philips 32 Watts Neutral White Fluorescent Tube Bulb 30/Carton 281675 cheapest?
At Staples, for $214.29, 40% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Philips 32 Watts Neutral White Fluorescent Tube Bulb 30/Carton 281675?
Buyers like: Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 review.
Where can I buy the Philips 32 Watts Neutral White Fluorescent Tube Bulb 30/Carton 281675?
3 stores we checked sell it, including Staples, Quill, Msc Industrial Supply.

Stores we've priced the Philips 32 Watts Neutral White Fluorescent Tube Bulb 30/Carton 281675 at

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