- Will this fit my round ceiling light?
- Only if the fixture takes an 8-inch T9 circline tube with a 4-pin G10q base. Check the old bulb's markings before buying.
- Does it need a ballast?
- Yes. It runs on the fixture's existing fluorescent ballast, so the ballast must be working and rated for a 22W circline lamp.
- Is it better than an LED circline?
- LED retrofits use less power, last longer and render colors better. This tube is the simpler choice when you want to keep the existing ballast and setup.
- What color is the light?
- Cool white at 4100K, a neutral white that suits kitchens, garages and utility rooms rather than warm living spaces.
- How long does it last?
- Philips rates the average life at 12,000 hours, roughly several years of normal household use.
- Does it contain mercury?
- Yes, like all fluorescent lamps. Recycle it at a hazardous-waste drop-off rather than putting it in household trash.
- Where is the Philips 391169 FC8T9 22W 8-Inch T9 Circline Fluorescent Bulb, Cool White, 4-Pin Base cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $15.79, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Philips 391169 FC8T9 22W 8-Inch T9 Circline Fluorescent Bulb, Cool White, 4-Pin Base?
- Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Philips 391169 FC8T9 22W 8-Inch T9 Circline Fluorescent Bulb, Cool White, 4-Pin Base?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon.