T8 LED Bulbs

T8 LED Light Bulbs and Tube Lights

T8 LED bulbs are 1-inch-diameter LED tubes that replace fluorescent T8 tubes in your existing fixtures, using about half the energy and lasting significantly longer. T8 fluorescent tubes are ubiquitous and can be found in classrooms, office spaces, retail stores, hospitals, commercial buildings, churches, recreation centers and more. Legacy fluorescent tubes are inefficient and can easily be upgraded to energy saving T8 LED light bulbs without replacing entire fixtures. Consider ballast compatible LEDs for the fastest upgrade, or ballast bypass LEDs to eliminate ballast maintenance forever. Find your selection of led replacements for fluorescent tubes here.

Choose Your T8 LED Tube Type

  • Type A (ballast compatible): Direct replacement T8 LED tubes that work with your existing fluorescent ballast. Installation is as simple as swapping tubes, as long as the ballast is compatible and working.
  • Type B (ballast bypass): T8 LED tubes that run directly on line voltage. You remove or bypass the ballast and rewire the sockets, which eliminates ballast maintenance for good.
  • Type A/B hybrid: Works with or without a ballast, so you can install now and bypass the ballast later when it fails.

How to Choose T8 LED Lamps

Match the tube length to your fixture (4-foot is most common), and check the fixture label for ballast type before choosing a wiring method. Then pick a color temperature: 5000K for warehouses, garages, and workshops, or 4000K for offices, schools, and retail. Most 4-foot T8 LED lamps draw roughly 10–18 watts, compared with 32 watts for a standard fluorescent T8.

Benefits of T8 LED Tube Lights

Converting fluorescent tubes to T8 LED tube lights cuts lighting energy use roughly in half and eliminates the flicker, hum, and slow start of aging fluorescents. LED tubes also contain no mercury and last far longer, which means fewer replacements in hard-to-reach fixtures.

When to Use T8 LED Bulbs

T8 LED bulbs are ideal for classrooms, offices, retail stores, hospitals, and warehouses with fluorescent troffers, wraps, or strip fixtures that are still in good condition. If your fixtures are worn out, a new LED troffer or strip light fixture is often the better investment.

T8 LED Bulb FAQs

Do T8 LED bulbs work in fluorescent fixtures?

Yes. Type A and hybrid T8 LED bulbs install directly in existing fluorescent fixtures. Type B bulbs use the same fixture too, but the ballast must be removed or bypassed and the sockets wired to line voltage.

Should I choose Type A or Type B T8 LED tubes?

Choose Type A for the fastest installation if your ballasts are compatible and in good shape. Choose Type B if ballasts are failing or you want the lowest long-term maintenance, since there's no ballast left to replace.

Can I use T8 LED bulbs in a T12 fixture?

Yes. T8 and T12 tubes share the same G13 bi-pin base and tube length, so T8 LED tubes fit T12 fixtures. Most T12 ballasts aren't compatible with Type A tubes, so a Type B ballast bypass tube is usually the right choice.

Shop T8 LED Bulbs

Shop OEO's T8 LED bulbs and tube lights, or contact our lighting experts for help choosing the right tube for your fixtures.

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