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Dec 2, 2021 10:06 AM

20-Pack GE LED Linear 15W EQ 48" Cool White Type A Tube Light Bulb

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Lowes has 20-Pack GE LED Linear 15W EQ 48" Cool White Type A Tube Light Bulb (93129477) for $29.99. Choose free store pickup where stock permits otherwise shipping is free on orders of $45+.

Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 32 Watt replacement using only 15 Watts (1800 lumens)
  • Rated to last 16 years based on 6 hours per day use
  • Saves 67 dollars on energy costs per bulb vs. 32-Watt fluorescent over the bulb's life
  • Non-dimmable
  • Cool, white light with 4000 Kelvin color temperature
  • 20 LED tubes per package
  • T8 LED tube (1-inch diameter) with medium bi-pin base type (G13)

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Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $19.99 lower (39% savings) than the list price of $49.98.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Lowe's return policy can be found here.

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Lowes has 20-Pack GE LED Linear 15W EQ 48" Cool White Type A Tube Light Bulb (93129477) for $29.99. Choose free store pickup where stock permits otherwise shipping is free on orders of $45+.

Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 32 Watt replacement using only 15 Watts (1800 lumens)
  • Rated to last 16 years based on 6 hours per day use
  • Saves 67 dollars on energy costs per bulb vs. 32-Watt fluorescent over the bulb's life
  • Non-dimmable
  • Cool, white light with 4000 Kelvin color temperature
  • 20 LED tubes per package
  • T8 LED tube (1-inch diameter) with medium bi-pin base type (G13)

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $19.99 lower (39% savings) than the list price of $49.98.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Lowe's return policy can be found here.

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Dec 2, 2021 2:42 PM
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wmblalock86Dec 2, 2021 2:42 PM
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Just so everyone is aware, these bulbs are Type A only and REQUIRE an external ballast to function.

Most of these new LED bulbs are type A&B, which work with and without a ballast. I prefer to remove the ballast altogether, which makes it more simple, reliable, and energy efficient than these bulbs. That being said, if you don't want to do any wiring, and your ballasts are still good, these are easy to just plug in and go.
Last edited by wmblalock86 December 2, 2021 at 06:55 AM.
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Dec 2, 2021 3:53 PM
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SpdracrDec 2, 2021 3:53 PM
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Quote from wmblalock86 View quoted comment :
Just so everyone is aware, these bulbs are Type A only and REQUIRE an external ballast to function.

Most of these new LED bulbs are type A&B, which work with and without a ballast. I prefer to remove the ballast altogether, which makes it more simple, reliable, and energy efficient than these bulbs. That being said, if you don't want to do any wiring, and your ballasts are still good, these are easy to just plug in and go.
This is good info. Thank you
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Dec 2, 2021 4:04 PM
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hdee53Dec 2, 2021 4:04 PM
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Quote from wmblalock86 View quoted comment :
Just so everyone is aware, these bulbs are Type A only and REQUIRE an external ballast to function.

Most of these new LED bulbs are type A&B, which work with and without a ballast. I prefer to remove the ballast altogether, which makes it more simple, reliable, and energy efficient than these bulbs. That being said, if you don't want to do any wiring, and your ballasts are still good, these are easy to just plug in and go.
Well said!
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Dec 2, 2021 4:38 PM
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QuimbyDec 2, 2021 4:38 PM
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Currently have T12 bulbs for the garage lights. Sounds like I need to retrofit the ballast, to fit the T8?
Dec 2, 2021 5:06 PM
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aznxenonDec 2, 2021 5:06 PM
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I just retrofitted a bunch of Type B LED tubes for my in-law's kitchen. I say Type B is the way to go if you're comfortable with doing a bit of handy work. When your ballast dies you'll need to spend another $10-20 to replace it, when Type B can just run on its own without a ballast
Dec 2, 2021 5:07 PM
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tsglennDec 2, 2021 5:07 PM
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Quote from Quimby View quoted comment :
Currently have T12 bulbs for the garage lights. Sounds like I need to retrofit the ballast, to fit the T8?
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T8 and T12 feature the same G13 bi-pin connector. T8 tubes are simply 1 inch in diameter versus the 1.5 inch diameter of T12 tubes. In an effort to make LED tube lights compatible with the internal dimensions of most fixtures, you will find that most LED tube lights feature a T8 or 1 inch diameter. They can indeed be used in T12 fixtures. With this said, T12 fluorescents for the most part use magnetic ballasts therefore, the only way to use LED tube lights with this type of fixture is to either purchase an LED ballast bypass tube light and bypass the ballast wiring or purchase a universal magnetic ballast compatible tube light.
Dec 2, 2021 5:29 PM
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stegallDec 2, 2021 5:29 PM
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Quote from wmblalock86 View quoted comment :
Just so everyone is aware, these bulbs are Type A only and REQUIRE an external ballast to function.

Most of these new LED bulbs are type A&B, which work with and without a ballast. I prefer to remove the ballast altogether, which makes it more simple, reliable, and energy efficient than these bulbs. That being said, if you don't want to do any wiring, and your ballasts are still good, these are easy to just plug in and go.
In a shop & at my office, I have very old fluorescent fixtures, more than 20 years old at least. Will these work in them, please?

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Dec 2, 2021 6:19 PM
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skwishbotDec 2, 2021 6:19 PM
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Quote from stegall View quoted comment :
In a shop & at my office, I have very old fluorescent fixtures, more than 20 years old at least. Will these work in them, please?
Yuppers
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Dec 2, 2021 7:18 PM
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tsglennDec 2, 2021 7:18 PM
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Quote from stegall View quoted comment :
In a shop & at my office, I have very old fluorescent fixtures, more than 20 years old at least. Will these work in them, please?
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Dec 2, 2021 7:40 PM
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stegallDec 2, 2021 7:40 PM
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Yuppers
Thanks.
Dec 2, 2021 7:40 PM
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stegallDec 2, 2021 7:40 PM
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Yuppers
Thanks.
Dec 2, 2021 7:50 PM
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britdudeDec 2, 2021 7:50 PM
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Some great info in this thread.

I have old ballast type fluorescent lights. How do I convert to led tubes and get rid of the ballasts
Thank you
Dec 2, 2021 8:07 PM
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looser24Dec 2, 2021 8:07 PM
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So if you still have the old style bulbs, your ballast is probably on the way out by now so this is not really a deal at all unless you sell ballasts.
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Dec 2, 2021 8:34 PM
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ewilson248Dec 2, 2021 8:34 PM
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For what it's worth these are 4000k with an 80 CRI. That sounds more like daylight to me but I'm not sure

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Dec 2, 2021 8:41 PM
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The_Love_SpudDec 2, 2021 8:41 PM
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Quote from ewilson248 View quoted comment :
For what it's worth these are 4000k with an 80 CRI. That sounds more like daylight to me but I'm not sure
I'm guessing that you're using the term daylight to mean light from outside versus daylight color temperature lamps which are typically 5000K and above (meaning they produce much bluer/whiter light than this moderately warm lamp source).

Good luck!
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