GE LED Tube Type B T8 4ft Selectable - LEDLCBDT8/G4/8SC

GE 93301824 LEDLCBDT8/G4/8SC — 4 ft T8 Type B Ballast-Bypass LED Tube — Selectable Wattage and Color Temperature

The GE LEDLCBDT8/G4/8SC (order code 93301824) is a 4 ft T8 double-ended Type B LED tube with a G13 base, operating on 120-277V line voltage with the existing ballast removed from the circuit. LumenChoice® and SpectraChoice™ switches let the installer set wattage (8 / 12 / 16W) and color temperature (3500K / 4000K / 5000K) at the lamp, with factory defaults of 12W and 4000K. Rated output is 1100 / 1600 / 2000 lm at 80 CRI, with a rated life of 70,000 hrs (L70). Type B tubes require the fixture to be rewired for line voltage before installation — confirm the wiring configuration, socket type, and lamp length against the fixture before ordering.

Technical Specifications

Product Overview

Type B tubes are direct-wire lamps: the fixture is rewired so that line voltage feeds the sockets directly and the fluorescent ballast is removed from the circuit. Because the ballast is gone, there is no ballast compatibility matrix to check, no ballast-driven efficiency loss, and no ballast to fail and replace later. This 4 ft lamp is double-ended, meaning line and neutral are delivered to opposite ends of the tube, and it will work with either shunted or non-shunted sockets — no socket replacement is required in most retrofits.

The integrated LumenChoice® and SpectraChoice™ switches let a single order code cover multiple output and color points. Wattage can be set to 8 / 12 / 16W and color temperature to 3500K / 4000K / 5000K using the switches on the lamp body, with no tools required. This reduces the number of SKUs that have to be stocked for a multi-space project and allows output to be tuned after installation if light levels or color matching need adjusting.

GE Type B tubes include an internal safety switch that protects the installer during lamp handling, and an internal misapplication circuit that provides protection if the lamp is mistakenly installed in a fixture that still has a live ballast. An optional in-line fuse kit (order code 39017, BT8-1AFUSEKIT) is available separately to protect against future re-lamp misapplications.

Compatible Applications

• Fluorescent troffer and strip fixture retrofits where the ballast is being removed
• Warehouses, manufacturing floors, and distribution centers
• Offices, schools, and institutional corridors
• Retail sales floors and back-of-house areas
• Parking structures and covered walkways (damp-rated locations)

Before Ordering — Verify

• Confirm the fixture will be rewired for ballast bypass. Type B lamps are not plug-and-play and will not operate on an existing fluorescent ballast.
• Confirm double-ended wiring — line to one end, neutral to the other. This lamp works with shunted or non-shunted sockets, but the fixture must be wired double-ended.
• Confirm the fixture accepts a 4 ft T8 lamp with a G13 base (48 in MOL).
• Confirm supply voltage is within 120-277V.
• Confirm the required wattage and color temperature are within the selectable range shown above. Lamps ship at the factory default setting and must be switched on site if a different setting is needed.
• Confirm carton quantity — this item is sold in cartons of 20, which is the manufacturer minimum order quantity.
• If the project depends on a utility rebate, verify current DLC® qualification for this specific order code at qpl.designlights.org before submitting the application.
• Confirm whether the in-line fuse kit (order code 39017) is wanted. It is sold separately and is not included with the lamp.

Safety and Handling Guidelines

• Disconnect power at the breaker before rewiring the fixture or installing lamps. Ballast-bypass rewiring places line voltage at the sockets.
• Rewiring should be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local requirements.
• Remove or disconnect and cap the existing ballast completely. Leaving a live ballast in circuit is a misapplication of a Type B lamp.
• Label the retrofitted fixture to indicate ballast-bypass wiring so future service personnel do not install a ballast-driven lamp.
• Handle by the end caps and avoid impact to the glass. Do not install damaged lamps.
• Operate within the -20°C to 45°C ambient temperature range and within damp-location limits. This lamp is not rated for wet locations or direct water exposure.
• LED lamps contain no mercury, but should be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local electronic waste requirements.

Compliance

• cULus classified.
• UL 1993 environmental requirements for LED lamps — Damp location rating.
• DLC® listed — product ID S-3Q0BDP. Not all variations in this family are qualified; confirm the specific order code at qpl.designlights.org.
• Contains no mercury; not subject to fluorescent lamp mercury disposal or shipping restrictions.
• 7-year limited warranty (GE/Current Lighting Solutions).

Ordering Information

• Order Code: 93301824
• Description / MPN: LEDLCBDT8/G4/8SC
• Brand: GE (Current Lighting Solutions)
• Carton Quantity: 20 (minimum order quantity)
• Lamp: 4 ft T8, G13 base, 8 / 12 / 16W, 1100 / 1600 / 2000 lm, 3500K / 4000K / 5000K
• Voltage: 120-277V
• Rated Life: 70,000 hrs (L70)
• Optional Accessory: In-line fuse kit, order code 39017 (BT8-1AFUSEKIT) — sold separately

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