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36 inch T12 fluorescent tube cool white G13 bi-pin base

GE

GE 80088 T12 Fluorescent Tube 30W 36in 4100K G13 Rapid Start Ecolux

SKU CH-5W9G-6MCKX

A 36 inch T12 fluorescent tube delivering 30 watt cool white light at 4100K with a G13 base and rapid start Ecolux technology

  • Lighting colorCool white
  • 30 watt rating keeps energy use low
  • 36 inch T12 length fits standard fixtures
  • 4100K cool white delivers crisp illumination
  • G13 bi-pin base ensures quick installation
  • Rapid Start Ecolux reduces mercury content

GE 80088 T12 Fluorescent Tube

The GE 80088 is a 30 watt linear fluorescent lamp built for fixtures that accept a 36 inch T12 tube with a G13 medium bi-pin base. It delivers a 4100K cool white light suitable for general illumination in commercial, industrial or residential settings where this form factor is specified.

Replaces 36 inch T12 tubes

This lamp serves as a direct replacement for existing 36 inch T12 fluorescent tubes operating on rapid start ballasts. The upgrade is worth it when the current tube has reached end of life, shows flickering or has shifted colour, restoring full output without rewiring the fixture.

30 watt 4100K output

The tube provides 30 watt cool white illumination for standard-length troffers, wraparounds or strip fixtures designed for T12 rapid start operation. It runs out of headroom in fixtures wired for instant start ballasts, in shorter or longer housing lengths, or where a higher lumen package or different colour temperature is required.

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 491 comparable items (median $28.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameGE
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Lighting colorCool white

Questions about this item

What fixture length and pin spacing does the 36 inch T12 tube require?

The tube is 36 inches long and uses a medium bi-pin G13 base with pins spaced for standard T12 sockets.

How do I install the GE 80088 tube in a rapid-start ballast fixture?

Switch off power, insert both pins into the G13 lampholders, push gently until the tube seats fully, then give a quarter-turn to lock it in place.

When should I plan to replace the Ecolux 30W 4100K tube?

Replace the tube when light output drops noticeably, flickering appears, or the ends darken — typical signs of end-of-life for a 30 watt T12 lamp.

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