GE 75-Watt EQ T12 Daylight Single Pin (T12) Fluorescent Light Bulb - 71223277
GE 75-Watt EQ T12 Daylight Single Pin (T12) Fluorescent Light Bulb - 71223277
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GE 75-Watt EQ T12 Daylight Single Pin (T12) Fluorescent Light Bulb - 71223277
GE 75-Watt EQ T12 Daylight Single Pin (T12) Fluorescent Light Bulb - 71223277
Features
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Uses 75 Watts (4300 lumens)
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6500 Kelvin cool, bluish-white light
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Uses 75 Watts
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2 bulbs per package
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4300 lumens/90 color rendering index
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96-inch T12 (1-1/2-inch diameter)
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Single pin base type (Fa8)
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Technical description: F96T12
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Perfect for active spaces, light industrial and clean rooms
What our Experts Think
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High-intensity daylight output (6500K)
Produces a very cool, crisp white light that maximizes visibility—ideal for industrial areas, garages, basements, and commercial task lighting. -
Powerful 75W linear T12 performance
Designed for large fluorescent fixtures requiring strong, consistent illumination across wide spaces. -
Single pin FA8 base compatibility
Fits specific T12 single-pin fixtures commonly used in older commercial and industrial lighting systems. -
Long 96-inch tube design
Built for high-output linear fixtures, delivering broad light coverage with fewer shadows in large rooms. -
High lumen output for task environments
Engineered for bright, functional lighting in active workspaces like warehouses, workshops, and utility areas. -
Reliable GE commercial-grade build
Designed for durability and steady performance in demanding, high-usage environments. -
Best for legacy fluorescent systems
Direct replacement option for existing T12 setups where upgrading to LED is not yet practical.
Q&A
Q: What is the GE 75-Watt EQ T12 Daylight Single Pin Fluorescent Bulb used for?
A: A long linear fluorescent tube designed for high-output lighting in commercial, industrial, and large indoor spaces like warehouses, garages, and clean rooms.
Q: What light color does it produce?
A: It emits a daylight (around 6500K) cool bluish-white light, ideal for bright, high-visibility environments.
Q: How bright is it?
A: Produces about 4300 lumens at 75 watts, giving strong wide-area illumination for large fixtures.
Q: What type and size is this bulb?
A: It is a 96-inch T12 tube (1.5-inch diameter) with a single pin FA8 base, used in compatible fluorescent fixtures.
Q: Where is it typically used?
A: Best for industrial lighting, workshops, clean rooms, and large commercial ceilings that require consistent, high-output lighting.
Q: How long does it last?
A: Rated for around 5 years of use (based on ~6 hours/day operation).
Q: Is it energy efficient?
A: It is standard fluorescent (not LED), so it uses more energy than modern LED replacements but delivers strong brightness for its class.
Q: What makes it different from smaller T8 or LED tubes?
A: It is longer (8 ft), higher output, and designed for older heavy-duty fluorescent fixtures, often used in industrial-grade lighting systems.
Maintenance Tips
- Handle carefully: Avoid touching glass with bare hands to prevent hot spots and reduce lifespan.
- Ensure proper ballast: Use with compatible T12 single-pin ballast for stable performance and no flickering.
- Avoid frequent switching: Turn on/off less often—fluorescent life is reduced by repeated cycling.
- Keep fixtures clean: Dust and dirt reduce brightness; clean fixture and reflector periodically (power off first).
- Check flicker or delay: Replace bulb or ballast if slow start or flickering occurs.
- Use in proper temperature range: Best performance in moderate indoor conditions; extreme cold can delay startup.
- Replace promptly: Swap out when dimming or color shifts occur to maintain energy efficiency.
- Dispose properly: Recycle at approved e-waste or mercury lamp collection points.
