Description
LiberaT8 48" LED Tube | Ballast Bypass | Shatterproof PET Coated Glass | Single or Double-Ended | Cool White
TCP L13T8BY5041K is a 4 ft LED T8 tube from the TCP LiberaT8 family, designed for Type B ballast bypass installations in compatible linear fluorescent fixtures. This 13.5W shatterproof PET coated glass lamp replaces a 32W fluorescent T8 tube, delivers 1800 lumens, produces 4100K cool white illumination, operates on 120-277V, and supports single or double-ended wiring with compatible G13 sockets.
Product Specifications
- Brand: TCP
- Model Number: L13T8BY5041K
- Product Family: LiberaT8
- Product Type: LED T8 tube
- Installation Type: Type B ballast bypass
- Length: 4 ft
- Nominal Length: 48"
- Wattage: 13.5W
- Fluorescent Replacement: 32W T8
- Lumen Output: 1800 lumens
- Efficacy: 140.7 LPW
- Color Temperature: 4100K
- Color Description: Cool White
- CRI: 80
- Voltage: 120-277V
- Base Type: G13
- Construction: Shatterproof PET coated glass
- NSF Rated: Yes
- Wiring: Single or double-ended
- Socket Compatibility: Shunted or non-shunted sockets
- Rated Life: L70 50,000+ hours
- Beam Angle: 190 degree
- Field Angle: 300 degree
- Minimum Starting Temperature: -30C
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 45C
- Environment: Damp and dry locations
- Enclosed Fixture Rated: Suitable for enclosed luminaires
- Listings: UL Classified, UL Component Recognized, ETL Sanitation Listed to NSF Standard 2
- Master Pack: 25
- Warranty: 5 years
Benefits
- LiberaT8 family identification helps match this lamp to TCP ballast bypass T8 replacement searches.
- Type B ballast bypass design removes the fluorescent ballast from the circuit to reduce ballast-related failures.
- Shatterproof PET coated glass construction supports compliance-focused applications where coated lamps are preferred.
- Single or double-ended wiring gives installers flexibility during retrofit work.
- Compatible with shunted or non-shunted sockets when installed according to the retrofit wiring method.
- 4100K cool white output provides clean, balanced illumination for commercial and institutional spaces.
- 1800 lumen output replaces a 32W fluorescent T8 lamp while using only 13.5W.
- NSF rating supports use in applicable food service and sanitation-sensitive lighting applications.
- Damp/dry location rating and enclosed luminaire suitability provide broader installation flexibility.
- 50,000+ hour rated life helps reduce maintenance and relamping.
Applications
- Offices
- Restaurants
- Retail stores
- Lobbies
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Commercial buildings
- Food service lighting areas
- Fluorescent T8 retrofit projects
- Linear fixture ballast bypass upgrades
- NSF rated lighting applications
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Disclaimers
*This product typically ships in 2 to 3 business days. Larger quantities may take longer than stated lead-time. All lead-times are estimates and you will be notified by email if it will take longer than 5 business days to ship. This item ships directly from the factory.

