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Product Specs
- Classification:
- Light Sources
- Cri:
- 3500
- Part Type:
- External Drive
- Rate Life:
- 50000
- Volts:
- 120-277
- Warranty Years:
- 5
- Watt Equivalent:
- 12
Keystone KT-LED12T5HE-48G-840-E – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Keystone KT-LED12T5HE-48G-840-E T5 LED lamp work on its own, or do I need a driver?
It needs an external driver. The KT-LED12T5HE-48G-840-E is an external-drive lamp and specifically calls for a Keystone Type C driver, so it will not operate off an existing fluorescent ballast or direct line voltage. Plan on pairing it with the Type C driver in the same order, otherwise the lamp will not light.
2) Why would I pick a Type C driver T5 LED tube instead of a plug-and-play or ballast bypass tube?
A Type C lamp separates the driver from the tube. That gives you dimming control and removes dependence on whatever fluorescent ballast is in the fixture, which is the usual failure point with plug-and-play lamps. The tradeoff is labor: you are pulling the old ballast and wiring in a Keystone Type C driver, so it suits a planned retrofit or new fixture build rather than a quick one-for-one lamp swap. If you want to change lamps only and leave the fixture wiring alone, choose a ballast-compatible T5 instead.
3) Can I use this 12W T5 LED lamp in a 120V fixture and a 277V fixture in the same building?
Yes. The driver-fed system runs on 120-277 volts, so the same lamp works in both 120V tenant spaces and 277V commercial circuits. That matters if you are standardizing one lamp across a facility with mixed voltages.
4) How many of these Keystone T5 lamps can I run off one Type C driver?
That depends on the wattage rating of the Keystone Type C driver you select, not on the lamp. Each KT-LED12T5HE-48G-840-E draws 12 watts, so total the lamp count against the driver's rated output when you size the driver for a multi-lamp fixture.
5) Will this 4000K T5 LED match the existing tubes in my other fixtures?
The 840 in the part number is 4000K neutral white. If the rest of your building is on 3500K or 5000K tubes, the color difference will be visible in adjacent fixtures, so match the color code when you are relamping a shared space.
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Does the Keystone KT-LED12T5HE-48G-840-E come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Keystone KT-LED12T5HE-48G-840-E is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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