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Straight 46 inch T5 fluorescent tube, warm white finish, G5 bi-pin ends

GE

GE 71653 F28WT5/835HL/ECO 28W 3500K High Lumen 46in T5 Fluorescent Light Bulb

SKU CH-MVTY-PSCMF

A 28-watt T5 fluorescent tube delivers 3,050 lumens of 3,500 K warm white light with 85 CRI and a 20,000-hour rated life

  • TypeFluorescent Tubes
  • Watts28
  • High lumen output delivers 3050 lumens from 28 watts
  • Warm white 3500K colour temperature suits task and ambient lighting
  • 85 CRI renders colours accurately for workspaces
  • 20000 hour average life reduces replacement frequency
  • Ecolux construction with Starcoat maintains output over time

Product identity

The GE 71653 is a 28 watt linear T5 fluorescent tube that delivers 3050 lumens at a warm white 3500K colour temperature. It is sold in a case of 40 lamps for commercial or institutional relamping projects.

Compatibility check

Each tube measures 46 inches overall and uses a miniature bi-pin G5 base. Verify that the existing fixture accepts T5 lamps of this length and that the installed ballast is rated for 28 watt high lumen operation.

Build and daily use

The Ecolux construction meets reduced mercury standards and the Starcoat phosphor coating maintains output over the 20000 hour rated life. A CRI of 85 provides acceptable colour rendering for general lighting tasks.

Highlights

  • High lumen output delivers 3050 lumens from 28 watts
  • Warm white 3500K colour temperature suits task and ambient lighting
  • 85 CRI renders colours accurately for workspaces
  • 20000 hour average life reduces replacement frequency
  • Ecolux construction with Starcoat maintains output over time

Specifications

TypeFluorescent Tubes
BrandGE
Watts28

Questions about this item

Does the case of 40 include any ballasts or mounting hardware?

The case contains 40 fluorescent tubes only; ballasts and fixtures are sold separately.

Which version suits a 46 inch fixture that requires a G5 base and 3500K output?

The F28WT5/835HL/ECO model matches a 46 inch T5 fixture with a G5 base and delivers 3500K colour temperature.

How does the 3050 lumen rating translate to actual brightness in a standard troffer?

Each 28 watt tube produces 3050 lumens at 3500K with an 85 CRI, providing high-output illumination for commercial troffers.

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