G E Lighting 22745 15W Fluorescent Tube Bulb Kitchen Bath

Product Description

The G E LIGHTING 22745 is a 15-watt T12 fluorescent tube bulb designed for kitchen and bath fixture applications in preheat lighting systems. Rated at 785 lumens and a 3000 Kelvin color temperature, this lamp delivers a warm white output well-suited to task lighting over countertops, vanities, and under-cabinet strips. The bi-pin base fits standard T12 preheat sockets. With a rated lamp life of 9000 hours and a Color Rendering Index of 70, it balances serviceable color accuracy with long replacement intervals. Electricians and lighting maintenance technicians are the typical installers for this product type.

This fluorescent tube is intended for residential and light commercial kitchen and bath fixtures that use preheat ballast systems. Preheat circuits require a starter to initiate the arc, distinguishing them from rapid-start or instant-start systems. The 18-inch T12 form factor is common in older under-cabinet fluorescent strip fixtures, bathroom vanity bars, and similar enclosed or semi-enclosed luminaires. Package quantity is 6 lamps per unit of measure.

Key Features

• 15-watt T12 fluorescent tube rated for preheat ballast systems
• 785 lumens output at 3000 Kelvin warm white color temperature
• Color Rendering Index of 70 for acceptable color accuracy in task areas
• Bi-pin base for drop-in replacement in standard T12 preheat sockets
• 9000-hour rated lamp life reduces replacement frequency
• 18-inch length fits standard kitchen and bath strip fixtures

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement fluorescent tube for residential and light commercial T12 preheat fluorescent fixtures in kitchen and bath applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician or experienced lighting technician. Always de-energize the fixture at the circuit breaker before relamping or servicing the ballast. Confirm the existing ballast is a preheat type before installing this lamp, as using a preheat lamp in a rapid-start or instant-start ballast can reduce lamp life or cause starting failure. Dispose of spent fluorescent lamps in accordance with local regulations regarding mercury-containing waste.