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U-Bend U6 LED U-Bend Tubes

U-bend T8 fluorescent replacements for 2×2 troffer fixtures. G13 bipin base, Type A (ballast-compatible) and Type B (bypass) in one SKU. Drop-in retrofit for 2×2 commercial troffers. The tubulⒶRCH U-bend retrofit.

10.5–15W
Wattage range
1,400–2,000 lm
Lumen output
80+
CRI
5-yr
Warranty
cULus LISTED UL TYPE A+B HYBRID 5-YEAR WARRANTY

— LINEAR LED RETROFIT · U6 · G13 BIPIN

The U-bend T8 retrofit for 2×2 troffer fixtures.

U-bend T8 fluorescent replacements for 2×2 troffer fixtures. G13 bipin base, Type A (ballast-compatible) and Type B (bypass) in one SKU. Drop-in retrofit for 2×2 commercial troffers. The tubulⒶRCH U-bend retrofit.

FULL SPECIFICATIONS

The numbers that matter to a spec writer.

01

Physical

Form factor
U-bend T8 · G13 bipin (RoHS-compliant)
Leg spacing
1.5 in (38 mm) · matches standard U-bend fixture
Diameter
1.0 in (25.4 mm)
Weight
0.24 lb (109 g)
Operating temp
-20°C to +45°C

02

Photometrics

Lumen output
1,400–2,000 lm (wattage-dependent)
Efficacy
Up to 133 lm/W
CCT options
3000K · 3500K · 4000K · 5000K
CRI
≥80
L70 life
>50,000 hours (TM-21, 35°C ambient)

03

Electrical

Input voltage
120–277V AC · 50/60 Hz
Wattage (dip-switch)
10.5W · 12W · 15W
Power factor
>0.90
THD
<20%
Start time
<0.5 s to full output

04

Retrofit Type & Compatibility

Type A (ballast-compatible)
Works with electronic T8 U-bend ballasts · no rewiring
Type B (bypass)
Direct line-voltage wiring · ballast removed
Hybrid
Same SKU supports both Type A and Type B
Ballast compatibility
See Ballast Compatibility List

05

Compliance & Listings

Safety
UL 1598C · CSA · cULus Listed
EMC
FCC Part 15 Class B
DLC
Check Rebate Center for the DLC QPL ID — confirm the listing for your catalog number before specifying.
Warranty
5 years · pro-rated · field-failure replacement

— ENGINEERING CANDOR · LAB VS. FIELD

Where the spec-sheet number and the field number diverge.

U-bend T8 ballasts have their own compatibility list; check it before specifying Type A mode. The U-bend fixture geometry also means the ballast is often in a more confined space with higher ambient temperatures. Real-world U-bend installs in recessed 2×2 troffers can run 5–10°C hotter than open-troffer T8 installs, reducing practical L70 life by 10–15%. The published L70 number is the conservative TM-21 calculation at 35°C.

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ORDERABLE VARIANTS

Active U-Bend U6 variants. G13 bipin. Dip-switchable wattage.

SKUDESCRIPTIONBASEWATTSEQ.LUMENSCCTCRICERT
LTU6-105W-30K-G13 U6 U-bend · G13 G13 10.5W 32W 1,400 3000K 80+ DLC
LTU6-105W-40K-G13 U6 U-bend · G13 G13 10.5W 32W 1,400 4000K 80+ DLC
LTU6-12W-35K-G13 U6 U-bend · G13 G13 12W 32W 1,600 3500K 80+ DLC
LTU6-15W-40K-G13 U6 U-bend · G13 G13 15W 40W 2,000 4000K 80+ DLC
LTU6-15W-50K-G13 U6 U-bend · G13 G13 15W 40W 2,000 5000K 80+ DLC
LTU6-15W-40K-G13/SR U6 U-bend · G13 · /SR G13 15W 40W 2,000 4000K 80+ DLC

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