GE LED Tube Type B T8 4ft 16W 5000K XL - 93132589-LED16BDT8/G4/850XL

GE LED Tube Type B T8 4ft 16W 5000K XL 70,000-hr – LED16BDT8/G4/850XL

The GE LED16BDT8/G4/850XL Type B LED Tube is a 4-foot, 16W double-ended T8 replacement lamp rated at 2,550 initial lumens and 5000K color temperature. As an XL SKU, it carries a 70,000-hour L70 rated life, versus 50,000 hours on the standard (non-XL) tube of the same wattage class. As a Type B lamp, it is a ballast-bypass design: the fixture must be rewired to run the tube directly off line voltage, and it cannot be installed into a fixture that still has its fluorescent ballast in the circuit.

Technical Specifications

Product Overview

GE's Type B T8 tubes bypass the ballast entirely, which is why the fixture has to be rewired to run line voltage directly to the lamp sockets before this 48-inch, 16W tube is installed. Removing the ballast from the circuit eliminates it as a future point of failure and as a stocked spare part, but it also means this lamp will not light, and can pose a hazard, if it is dropped into a fixture that has not been converted.

The internal safety switch and misapplication circuit built into this lamp are there specifically to reduce risk during that rewiring step and during future relamping by someone unfamiliar with the fixture's ballast-bypass status. GE also offers an optional in-line fuse kit (order code 39017), sold separately, for facilities that want an extra layer of protection against a future relamp mistake.

This SKU carries DLC Qualified Products List status, which matters for buyers pursuing a utility rebate on the retrofit. Not every wattage and CCT combination in this line is DLC listed, so rebate-driven projects should confirm this exact model number, not assume the family qualifies.

Compatible Applications

• Retrofitting 4ft T8 fluorescent fixtures that are being converted to ballast-bypass LED
• Damp-location fixtures — the tube itself is Damp Location rated, though the fixture's own rating still governs the installation
• Open or enclosed troffers, strip fixtures, and coolers/display cases already wired or being rewired for direct line voltage

Before Ordering – Verify

• Confirm the fixture has been rewired for ballast bypass — this lamp cannot power on, and may create a hazard, in a fixture still wired through its fluorescent ballast
• Confirm tube length — this is the 4ft (48 in MOL) version; do not substitute across lengths in this family
• Confirm supply voltage matches 120-277V
• Sockets can be shunted or non-shunted — no socket replacement is required for this double-ended Type B design
• If the project depends on a utility rebate, verify this exact model number on the DLC Qualified Products List, not just the product family

Safety and Handling Guidelines

• Glass lamp — handle and store to avoid impact or breakage; do not use if the tube or coating is cracked
• De-energize the fixture before installing or removing the lamp, and before performing the ballast-bypass rewiring
• Label the fixture as ballast-bypass / direct-wire so future relamps are not attempted with a standard fluorescent tube
• Dispose of the removed fluorescent ballast per local electrical waste regulations; it is not reused with this lamp

Compliance

• UL 1993 Listed for LED lamps
• Damp Location rated
• DLC Qualified Products List — confirm this exact model at designlights.org before relying on it for a rebate

Ordering Information

• Order Code: 93132589
• Manufacturer Part Number: LED16BDT8/G4/850XL
• Minimum order / carton quantity: 20 pcs
• Input voltage: 120-277V
• Warranty: 7 years / 70,000 hours (manufacturer warranty applies)

For wholesale pricing, bulk availability, or help confirming the correct replacement lamp, contact ADL Supply at 1-800-235-3489.