G E Lighting 40590 T8 Fluorescent Tube 59W 8 Foot 2 Pack

Product Description

The G E LIGHTING 40590 is a 59-watt, 8-foot T8 fluorescent tube sold in a 2-pack under the manufacturer designation F96T8XLSPX41-2PL. Each lamp operates on an Fa8 single-pin base and produces 5,900 lumens at a 4100K Cool White color temperature with a Color Rendering Index of 82. Rated for 24,000 hours of service life, these tubes are a non-dimmable linear fluorescent solution suited for high-output commercial and industrial lighting applications. Electricians and lighting maintenance technicians install these lamps in high-bay, strip, and wraparound fluorescent fixtures that accept 8-foot T8 Fa8-base lamps.

These tubes are well-suited for warehouses, gymnasiums, retail back-stock areas, and commercial facilities where 8-foot linear fluorescent fixtures are already in place. The 4100K color temperature delivers a neutral cool white appearance that supports task visibility in work environments. The package quantity from the supplier case is 8 units, and each retail unit contains 2 lamps. Note: these lamps are subject to state energy regulations and are restricted for sale in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Rhode Island effective January 1, 2025, and in Hawaii, Maine, and Minnesota effective January 1, 2026.

Key Features

• 59 watts per lamp with 5,900 lumen output for high-efficacy linear fluorescent performance
• 4100K Cool White color temperature with CRI of 82 for accurate color rendering in work environments
• Fa8 single-pin base fits 8-foot T8 fluorescent fixtures requiring that base type
• 24,000-hour rated service life reduces relamp frequency in commercial applications
• Non-dimmable — compatible only with standard on/off fluorescent ballasts
• Sold as a 2-pack per unit

Compatibility

Designed for 8-foot T8 fluorescent fixtures that accept an Fa8 single-pin base. Verify ballast compatibility before installation, as these non-dimmable lamps require a compatible instant-start or programmed-start ballast rated for 8-foot T8 lamps.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable NEC requirements. Disconnect and lock out power to the fixture before removing or installing any lamp. Confirm the existing ballast is rated for 59-watt 8-foot T8 lamps with an Fa8 base before installing. Do not attempt to use these lamps in dimmable ballast circuits.