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Sunlite FC16T9 40W Fluorescent T9 Circline Bulb

Sunlite FC16T9 40W Fluorescent T9 Circline Bulb

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $32.99 at Walmart on Nov 8.

Our take on the Sunlite FC16T9 40W Fluorescent T9 Circline Bulb

The Sunlite FC16T9 is a 40W fluorescent circline tube in a 16-inch T9 ring, rated 6500K daylight. It is a direct replacement for round ceiling fixtures, magnifier lamps and older circline chandeliers, and it runs on a magnetic or electronic circline ballast rather than a standard screw socket. Compared with LED circline retrofits it is cheaper to buy but uses more power, starts slower in cold rooms and contains mercury, so it suits owners keeping an existing fluorescent fixture alive rather than anyone rewiring.

Best forReplacing a burned-out circline tube in an existing fixtureKitchens, utility rooms and workshops needing bright daylight whiteMagnifier and task lamps that take a 16-inch circlineBuyers keeping a fluorescent fixture rather than converting to LED
Pros
  • Bright 6500K daylight output suits kitchens and work areas
  • Direct fit for standard 16-inch 40W circline sockets
  • Glass tube with a simple push-in four-pin connection
  • Works indoors or in covered outdoor fixtures
  • Low purchase cost against LED circline retrofits
Cons
  • Uses more electricity than an LED circline of similar brightness
  • Contains mercury and needs proper disposal
  • Can flicker or start slowly in cold rooms and on aging ballasts
  • No written warranty and no NRTL listing stated
  • Not a screw-in bulb; needs a compatible circline ballast

Sunlite FC16T9 40W Fluorescent T9 Circline Bulb prices at every store

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    $32.99Checked Nov 8
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Sunlite FC16T9 40W Fluorescent T9 Circline Bulb price history

Lowest price we've seen: $32.99 on Nov 8 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 8.

What reviewers say

Owner feedback on Sunlite circline tubes is mixed. Buyers value the bright daylight output and the fit in standard fixtures, but several report short life, flicker and early failures.

What people mention
  • BrightnessPraisedOwners say the 6500K output is noticeably bright and clean for kitchens and task lamps.
  • LifespanCriticisedSome buyers report tubes failing well before the expected fluorescent life.
  • FlickerCriticisedA few owners notice flicker or slow starting, often on older ballasts.
  • FitPraisedBuyers say it drops into standard 16-inch circline sockets without modification.
  • BuildMixedThe glass tube feels standard for the type, but shipping damage and early failures come up.

Specifications

Ceiling light & chandelier type
Ceiling LightsSource
Is light bulb included
YSource
Light bulb type
FluorescentSource
Number of lights
1Source

Questions and answers

Will this fit my ceiling fixture?
It fits fixtures that take a 16-inch, 40W four-pin circline tube. Check the old tube's pin count and diameter before ordering, since circline sizes and pin layouts differ.
Does it need a ballast?
Yes. It runs on the circline ballast already in your fixture and will not work in a plain screw socket. A failing ballast can cause flicker or short tube life.
Is it brighter than the LED circline replacements?
It is comparable in light output to a 40W fluorescent circline, but LED retrofits usually match that brightness while using less power and lasting longer.
Can I use it outdoors?
Only in a covered, weather-protected fixture. The tube itself is glass and not sealed against rain.
What color is the light?
6500K daylight, a cool white with a slight blue cast. It suits kitchens and work areas but feels clinical in living rooms.
How should I dispose of it?
Fluorescent tubes contain mercury, so take it to a household hazardous waste or bulb recycling point rather than the regular trash.
Where is the Sunlite FC16T9 40W Fluorescent T9 Circline Bulb cheapest?
At Walmart, for $32.99, as of our latest check.

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40 WSource
Color temperature description
6500K DaylightSource
Rec location
Indoor, OutdoorSource
Features
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Height
1.4 inSource
Color type
WhiteSource
Rec. room
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Housing material
GlassSource
Power type
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Equivalent wattage
40 WSource
Has written warranty
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Has nrtl listing certification
NSource
Light bulb shape
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Light bulb code
T9Source
Model
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Assembled product weight
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Multipack quantity
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