Satco-nuvo T8-U6G-SD-HYB Hybrid Led T8 Tube 11.5/13/15W 5CCT

Product Description

The SATCO-NUVO T8-U6G-SD-HYB is a hybrid Type A/B LED linear tube designed to replace 32W fluorescent T8 lamps in commercial and light-industrial lighting systems. It offers three selectable wattage settings (11.5W, 13W, and 15W) and a five-position CCT switch covering 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K, and 6500K, letting electricians dial in output and color temperature before installation without stocking multiple SKUs. At 15W, the tube delivers up to 2,200 lumens at efficacy levels reaching 157 lumens per watt. The 50,000-hour L70 lifespan is rated per IES LM-80 methodology. Licensed electricians and qualified lighting contractors are the primary installers.

This tube is suited for retrofitting commercial fluorescent fixtures in offices, warehouses, retail spaces, schools, and similar applications. As a Type A installation, it operates plug-and-play on most common commercial instant-start T8 electronic ballasts, requiring no rewiring. As a Type B installation, it wires directly to line voltage from 120 to 277 volts using either a single-ended or double-ended wiring method, eliminating ballast dependency entirely. It is compatible with both shunted and non-shunted lamp sockets, covering the widest range of existing fixture hardware. It is a direct replacement for F32T8/32W, F32T8/30W, F32T8/28W, and F32T8/25W fluorescent lamps.

Key Features

• 3 selectable wattage settings: 11.5W, 13W, and 15W for flexible output control
• 5 selectable color temperatures: 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K, and 6500K via onboard CCT switch
• Hybrid Type A/B design: ballast-compatible or direct-wire to 120-277V line voltage
• Compatible with both shunted and non-shunted sockets
• Supports single-ended and double-ended wiring methods in Type B mode
• 50,000-hour L70 LED lifespan based on IES LM-80 results
• Replaces F32T8 fluorescent lamps at 32W, 30W, 28W, and 25W equivalencies

Compatibility

Direct replacement for F32T8/32W, F32T8/30W, F32T8/28W, and F32T8/25W fluorescent lamps. Type A mode is plug-and-play compatible with most common commercial instant-start T8 electronic ballasts. Type B mode supports direct line-voltage wiring to 120-277V with both shunted and non-shunted sockets.

Installation Notes

A licensed electrician should perform all Type B direct-wire conversions in accordance with NEC requirements and any applicable local electrical codes. Always de-energize the fixture and verify absence of voltage before handling lamp sockets or rewiring. In Type B double-ended wiring, ensure both ends of the tombstone are properly terminated per the lamp wiring diagram. Type A ballast-compatible installations require no rewiring but should confirm ballast compatibility before deployment across a large fixture inventory.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Linear Tube (T8)
• Input Wattage: 11.5W / 13W / 15W (selectable)
• Wattage Equivalency: 32W Fluorescent
• Color Temperature: 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K, 6500K (selectable)
• Lumens at 11.5W: 1,700 lm (3000K/3500K); 1,800 lm (4000K/5000K/6500K)
• Lumens at 13W: 1,900 lm (3000K/3500K); 2,000 lm (4000K/5000K/6500K)
• Lumens at 15W: 2,100 lm (3000K/3500K); 2,200 lm (4000K/5000K/6500K)
• Efficacy at 11.5W: up to 157 lm/W
• Efficacy at 13W: up to 154 lm/W
• Efficacy at 15W: up to 147 lm/W
• Input Voltage: 120-277V (Type B direct-wire)
• Installation Type: Type A (ballast-compatible) / Type B (direct-wire)
• Socket Compatibility: Shunted and non-shunted
• LED Lifespan: 50,000 hours (L70, IES LM-80)

Standard Information

• Brand: SATCO-NUVO
• Manufacturer Part Number: T8-U6G-SD-HYB