Rab T8-9-24G-835-DE-BYP T8 Led Tube 9W 3500K Ballast Bypass

Product Description

The RAB T8-9-24G-835-DE-BYP is a 2-foot T8 LED linear tube designed as a direct ballast-bypass replacement for fluorescent lighting systems. Rated at 9 watts and delivering 1100 lumens, it produces a 3500K neutral white color temperature suited to commercial and light industrial environments. The glass construction houses the LED array, and the double-ended wiring method routes line voltage through both tombstone contacts for a reliable, ballast-free circuit. Installation requires a licensed electrician performing a single-lamp ballast-bypass rewire per NEC guidelines. This tube is a practical choice when retrofitting troffers, shop lights, and strip fixtures for long-term energy reduction.

This T8 tube fits standard 2-foot fluorescent fixture housings commonly found in retail spaces, offices, warehouses, and light commercial buildings. The ballast-bypass configuration eliminates the existing magnetic or electronic ballast from the circuit entirely, which removes a common failure point and reduces ongoing maintenance. With an 80 CRI rating, color rendering is adequate for task-lighting and general ambient applications. Electrical contractors and licensed electricians typically handle this retrofit when servicing commercial lighting panels or completing tenant improvement work.

Key Features

• 9-watt power draw replacing higher-wattage fluorescent T8 lamps
• 1100 lumens output at 3500K neutral white color temperature
• 80 CRI for acceptable color rendering in commercial task and ambient lighting
• Double-ended wiring method distributes line voltage across both lamp ends
• Ballast-bypass design eliminates the existing ballast for a simplified, low-maintenance circuit
• Glass tube body in a standard 2-foot T8 form factor

Compatibility

Designed as a ballast-bypass retrofit for standard 2-foot T8 fluorescent fixture housings. Requires rewiring tombstones for double-ended line-voltage operation; not compatible with fixtures retaining an active ballast.

Installation Notes

Ballast-bypass wiring must be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with NEC Article 410 and local electrical codes. Disconnect and de-energize the fixture completely before removing the existing ballast and rewiring tombstone sockets for double-ended line-voltage input. Verify that the tombstone sockets are non-shunted type, as double-ended bypass wiring requires isolated contacts at each end. Do not install this tube in a fixture where the original ballast remains in the circuit.

Technical Specifications

• Wattage: 9 watts
• Lumens: 1100
• Color Temperature: 3500K
• CRI: 80
• Tube Type: T8
• Length: 24 inches
• Lamp Body Material: Glass
• Wiring Method: Double ended ballast bypass

Standard Information

• Brand: RAB
• Manufacturer Part Number: T8-9-24G-835-DE-BYP