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Philips T12 48" 60W 4100K Fluorescent Tube

Philips T12 48" 60W 4100K Fluorescent Tube

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  • Last seen at $21.99 at LightBulbs.com on Nov 8.

Our take on the Philips T12 48" 60W 4100K Fluorescent Tube

This is a 48-inch T12 linear fluorescent tube rated 60 watts and 4,100K cool white, with a recessed double contact (R17d) base. It is a high-output lamp, so it runs brighter than standard-output tubes of the same length and needs a ballast that supports HO lamps. Philips' ALTO designation means low-mercury construction. It suits owners replacing a failed tube in shop lights, garages and commercial fixtures that already take R17d high-output lamps; it is not a plug-and-play swap for a standard bi-pin fixture.

Best forReplacing a burned-out tube in an R17d high-output fixtureGarages, workshops and utility spaces needing bright cool white lightCommercial and industrial fixtures built for 48-inch HO lamps
Pros
  • High-output 60W design gives more light than standard-output 48-inch tubes
  • Cool white 4,100K suits task and utility areas
  • R17d recessed double contact base matches high-output fixtures
  • ALTO low-mercury construction
  • Long-established Philips fluorescent line
Cons
  • Needs a ballast rated for high-output T12 lamps
  • Fluorescent tubes contain mercury and need proper disposal
  • T12 format is being phased out in favor of T8 and LED
  • Cool white tint is not flattering for living spaces

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What reviewers say

  • 5 / 552 ratings

Buyers rate it highly, with a perfect score across the ratings given. Feedback centers on it working as a direct replacement and giving bright, even light.

What people mention
  • BrightnessPraisedBuyers describe strong, bright output from the high-output tube.
  • FitPraisedOwners report it drops into R17d high-output fixtures as a direct replacement.
  • Light qualityPraisedUsers find the cool white light even and consistent.

About the Philips T12 48" 60W 4100K Fluorescent Tube

This Philips fluorescent tube is a 48-inch T12 lamp rated at 60 watts. It is a high output lamp from the ALTO line and produces Cool White light at 4,100K.

It uses a Recessed Double Contact (R17d) base.

Brand
Philips
Wattage
60 W
Length
48 in
Tube type
T12 fluorescent
Base
Recessed Double Contact (R17d)
Color temperature
4,100K, Cool White
Output
High Output (HO)
Line
ALTO
Model
F48T12/CW/HO/ALTO
Item number
369785-PH

Questions and answers

Will this fit my fixture?
Only if your fixture uses a recessed double contact (R17d) base and a ballast rated for 60W high-output T12 lamps. Standard bi-pin fixtures take a different tube.
What color is the light?
4,100K cool white, a neutral-white tone suited to garages, workshops and utility areas rather than living rooms.
Does it need a special ballast?
Yes. It is a high-output lamp, so the ballast must be rated for HO T12 operation. A standard-output ballast will not run it correctly.
How is it different from a standard 48-inch tube?
It draws 60 watts and produces more light than standard-output 48-inch tubes, and it uses the R17d base instead of bi-pin ends.
Can I throw the old tube in the trash?
No. Fluorescent tubes contain mercury and should go to a local hazardous waste or recycling drop-off.
Is this a good time to switch to LED?
If your fixture is aging, an LED retrofit tube avoids ballast issues and mercury, but it may cost more upfront. This tube is the simpler match for an existing HO setup.
Where is the Philips T12 48" 60W 4100K Fluorescent Tube cheapest?
At LightBulbs.com, for $21.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Philips T12 48" 60W 4100K Fluorescent Tube?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 52 ratings.

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