SATCO Lighting S11731 17W 48in T8 LED, 35K/40K/50K CCT Selectable, Ballast Bypass with Battery Backup, G13 Base, 120-277V
17 Watt 48 Inch T8 LED - 35K/40K/50K CCT Selectable - Ballast Bypass with Battery Backup - G13 Base - 120-277 Volt
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Product Specs
- Amps:
- 0.142-0.061A
- Avg Rated Hours:
- 50000
- Ballasting Requirements:
- Ballast Bypass
- Burning Position:
- Horizontal
- CCT Selectable:
- Yes
- DLC Approved:
- Yes
- Enclosure Rating:
- Not for use in fully enclosed vapor tight fixtures
- FCC Compliant:
- Yes
- Housing Color:
- White
- Lamp Filament:
- LED
- Lamp Shape:
- T8
- Lens Finish:
- Frost
- Lens Material:
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Lumens:
- 2100L/2300L/2200L
- Operating Frequency:
- 60Hz
- Product Type:
- Linear
- Three-Way:
- No
- Warranty:
- 5 Year Limited - T8 LED Bulbs - Ballast Bypass
- Product Group:
- Indoor Lighting
- Product Subgroup:
- Light Bulbs
- Bulb Base:
- Medium Bi Pin
- Base Material:
- Aluminum
- Incandescent Equivalent:
- 90W
- Location Rating:
- Damp
- CRI:
- 83
- Subcategory:
- LED
- Location Indoor/ Outdoor:
- Indoor
- Title 24 Compliant:
- Yes
- Bulb Type:
- LED
- Product Voltage:
- 120V-277V
- Beam Spread Angle:
- 140
- Light Temperature:
- 3500K/4000K/5000K
- Product Category:
- Light Bulbs
- Product Wattage:
- 17W
Satco Lighting S11731 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the Satco S11731 4-foot T8 LED tube be installed in a fixture that still has a fluorescent ballast?
No. The S11731 is a ballast bypass (direct wire) lamp, so the existing fluorescent ballast has to be removed or bypassed and line voltage wired straight to the sockets. Feed it 120V to 277V at 60Hz. If you leave the ballast in the circuit the lamp will not operate correctly.
2) Does this Satco T8 LED tube fit standard 4-foot fluorescent sockets?
It uses a G13 medium bi-pin base in a T8 shape, the same lamp holders a standard 48 inch F32T8 fluorescent sits in. The base is aluminum and the housing is white with a frosted polycarbonate lens.
3) How do I pick the color temperature on the S11731 CCT selectable tube?
One lamp covers three color temperatures, 3500K, 4000K and 5000K, selected on the lamp rather than ordered as separate part numbers. Output shifts with the setting: 2100 lumens, 2300 lumens and 2200 lumens across the three. For property managers that means one stocked item can match warm white corridors and cool white back-of-house.
4) Will this Satco tube keep the lights on during a power outage?
Yes, the S11731 is a battery backup T8 LED. It runs as a normal 17W lamp on utility power and switches to its internal battery when power drops, so a single tube in a stairwell or corridor fixture handles emergency illumination without a separate emergency ballast in the fixture.
5) Can I use this LED tube in a vapor tight or wet location fixture?
No. It is rated for indoor damp locations only and is specifically not for use in fully enclosed vapor tight fixtures. For a washdown area, parking garage, or exterior canopy you need a lamp rated for that enclosure instead.
6) Does this tube qualify for utility rebates or California Title 24?
The S11731 is DLC approved and listed as Title 24 compliant, which is what most utility rebate programs and California energy code jobs ask for. It is also FCC compliant.
7) How much light and what quality do I get versus the F32T8 fluorescent I am replacing?
At 17 watts it puts out 2100 to 2300 lumens depending on the selected color temperature, with 83 CRI and a 140 degree beam spread for even distribution through a wraparound or troffer lens. Satco rates it as a 90W incandescent equivalent, and average rated life is 50,000 hours.
8) What current draw should I figure for a circuit full of these tubes?
Draw runs 0.142A at 120V down to 0.061A at 277V. Multiply by lamp count for your branch circuit load calculation on a retrofit.
9) Can this T8 LED be mounted vertically in a wall sconce?
Burning position for the S11731 is horizontal. Plan it into lay-in troffers, strips, and wraps mounted horizontally rather than vertical or pendant-down orientations.
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Does the Satco Lighting S11731 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Satco Lighting S11731 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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