When my kitchen ceiling lights started fading and flickering, I decided to give these LED replacements a shot. They plug right in, and light right up, with no need to putz around with the wiring or the ballast.
This particular item is extremely bright: two of them light up the kitchen like a gas station mini-mart. They might be better-suited to a shop or a garage, and I sort of wish I'd gone for a warmer, lower-wattage model.
Couple of hints and tips:
1. They only light up when you have both lamps installed, so don't panic when the first one doesn't seem to be working.
2. There's a strip of LEDs along the top inside surface of the tube, facing down, and you want to make sure it's on the top when the lamps are installed. (See the pic.)
3. For some reason, the tubes are made of glass, which seems like a weird choice for an LED lamp. Thin glass. VERY thin glass. The factory box is laughably flimsy, and Amazon's packaging consisted of dropping that box into a larger box with zero cushioning. First box arrived sounding like a rain stick, with contents as shown in the photo, but Amazon got them to me intact on the second try.
| Brand | Philips LED |
|---|---|
| Light Type | LED |
| Special Feature | Non Dimmable, Frosted |
| Wattage | 13 watts |
| Bulb Shape Size | T8 |
| Bulb Base | G13 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Decoration |
| Light Color | Bright White |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Unit Count | 10.0 Count |
| Color Temperature | 3000 Kelvin |
| Number of Items | 10 |
| Brightness | 1700 Lumen |
| Shape | t8 |
| Material | Glass |
| Model Name | UniversalFit |
| Connectivity Technology | Normal bulb |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Included Components | 10 Universal Fit 4-Foot T8 Tube Glass light Bulbs |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Color Rendering Index | 80 |
| Power Consumption | 32 Watts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Light Source Type | Fluorescent |
| Light Source Wattage | 16 Watts |
| Product Dimensions | 7.01"W x 3.39"H |
| Control Method | App |
| Average Life | 36000 Hours |
| White Brightness | 1700 Lumens |
| Manufacturer | Signify North America Corporation |
| Part Number | 539148 |
| Item Weight | 7.13 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 539148 |
| Size | Pack of 10 |
| Color | Bright White |
| Style | 32 W |
| Finish | Frosted |
| Pattern | Universal Fit |
| Special Features | Non Dimmable, Frosted |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer. |
