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Philips T8 48" 32W 6500K Fluorescent Tube

Philips T8 48" 32W 6500K Fluorescent Tube

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  • Last seen at $12.99 at LightBulbs.com on Nov 8.
  • Our take on the Philips T8 48" 32W 6500K Fluorescent Tube

    This is a 4-foot T8 linear fluorescent tube from Philips' 900 Series Plus line, rated 32 watts at 6500K daylight with a high color rendering index around 90. It uses a medium bi-pin G13 base and ALTO II low-mercury construction, so it fits standard 4-foot T8 fixtures with electronic ballasts. It suits shops, garages, kitchens and offices that want crisp, neutral-white light and accurate color. Against cheaper 700-series T8s it renders colors better; against LED tubes it is less efficient and needs a compatible ballast.

    Best forRetrofitting standard 4-foot T8 fixturesWorkshops and garages needing bright daylight lightRetail and task areas where color accuracy mattersBuyers replacing tubes in existing fluorescent fixtures
    Pros
    • High color rendering (900 Series) for accurate color
    • 6500K daylight output suits task and work areas
    • Standard G13 bi-pin base fits common 4-foot T8 fixtures
    • ALTO II low-mercury design
    • Philips is a well-established lamp brand
    Cons
    • Less efficient than LED tubes of similar output
    • Requires a compatible fluorescent ballast
    • Contains mercury, so disposal needs care
    • Daylight 6500K can look cold in living spaces
    • Fluorescent tubes dim and age over time

    Philips T8 48" 32W 6500K Fluorescent Tube prices at every store

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    What reviewers say

    • 5 / 510 ratings

    Buyers report the tubes work as expected in standard fixtures.

    What people mention
    • BrightnessPraisedBuyers describe the output as bright daylight light.
    • FitPraisedOwners say it drops into standard 4-foot T8 fixtures with G13 sockets.
    • Color qualityPraisedThe 900 Series rendering is noted for accurate color.

    About the Philips T8 48" 32W 6500K Fluorescent Tube

    This Philips fluorescent tube is a 48-inch T8 lamp rated at 32 watts. It produces 6,500K daylight-color light and belongs to the Philips 900 Series Plus ALTO II line.

    It has a medium bi-pin (G13) base and a green base marking.

    Brand
    Philips
    Type
    Fluorescent tube, T8
    Wattage
    32 W
    Length
    48 in
    Base
    Medium Bi-Pin (G13)
    Color temperature
    6,500K (Daylight)
    Series
    900 Series Plus, ALTO II
    Model
    F32T8/TL965/ALTO
    Order code
    479642

    Questions and answers

    Will this fit my existing 4-foot fixture?
    It is a 48-inch T8 tube with a medium bi-pin G13 base, the standard for 4-foot T8 fixtures. Check that your fixture takes T8 tubes and a compatible ballast.
    Does it need a special ballast?
    It runs on electronic ballasts rated for 32W T8 lamps. It is not a plug-and-play LED replacement and won't work on a fixture wired for LED tubes.
    How does it compare with an LED tube?
    LED tubes use less power and last longer. This fluorescent tube offers high color rendering and a familiar daylight tone at lower upfront cost, but it ages and contains mercury.
    What color is the light?
    6500K daylight, a cool, neutral-white tone. It suits workshops, garages and task areas more than cozy living rooms.
    Is it dimmable?
    Dimmability depends on the ballast and fixture, not the tube alone. Most standard T8 installations run it at full output.
    Where is the Philips T8 48" 32W 6500K Fluorescent Tube cheapest?
    At LightBulbs.com, for $12.99, as of our latest check.
    What do buyers say about the Philips T8 48" 32W 6500K Fluorescent Tube?
    Rated 5 out of 5 from 10 ratings.

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