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Camco 54880 8W T5 Cool White Fluorescent Tube 12 Inch Miniature Bipin Base 2-Pack

Camco 54880 8W T5 cool white fluorescent replacement tube 12 inch miniature bipin base 2-pack for RV lighting
Camco 8W T5 Cool White Fluorescent Tube - 12"
 
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Part Number: 54880
Manufacturer: Camco

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CamcoT5 Fluorescent2-PackCamco 54880 8W T5 Cool White Fluorescent Tube -- 12 Inch, Miniature Bipin Base

A reliable, drop-in replacement fluorescent tube for RV interior lighting, under-cabinet fixtures, and portable work lights. This 8-watt T5 tube delivers cool white illumination and is rated for up to 6,000 hours of service. Sold as a 2-pack so you always have a spare on hand.

Direct Replacement T5 Fluorescent Tube for RV and Work Lighting

Fluorescent tubes in RVs take a beating -- vibration on the road, temperature swings, and frequent on/off cycling all shorten bulb life. Camco's 54880 T5 tube is purpose-built for these environments, making it a go-to replacement for OEM fluorescent fixtures found in slide-outs, galley areas, bathrooms, and utility compartments.

The miniature bipin base is the standard fitting for T5 fixtures. If your current 12-inch fluorescent tube is flickering, blackened at the ends, or simply burned out, this is the straightforward swap you need -- no ballast changes required for a like-for-like replacement.

12 Inch T5 Form Factor

Standard 12-inch T5 length fits the most common compact fluorescent fixtures in RV interiors and portable work lights without modification.

Miniature Bipin Base

Plugs directly into T5 miniature bipin sockets -- the standard two-pin connector found on nearly all T5 fixtures. No adapter needed.

Up to 6,000-Hour Rated Life

Rated service life of up to 6,000 hours, reducing how often you need to swap tubes during a season or extended trip.

2 Tubes Per Package

Comes two tubes per pack. Keep one installed and one in your parts kit -- fluorescent tubes are fragile enough that a backup is always smart.

Cool White Color Temperature

Cool white fluorescent light provides bright, neutral illumination well-suited to task lighting -- reading, cooking, working in a utility bay, or lighting a work bench. It is a closer match to daylight than warm white, which can make colors easier to distinguish in low-light conditions inside an RV.

Direct Drop-In Replacement: This tube is a like-for-like swap for any 12-inch 8W T5 miniature bipin fluorescent tube. Match your existing tube's length and base type before ordering to confirm fit.

Common RV Applications

  • Galley and kitchen under-cabinet fluorescent fixtures
  • Bathroom vanity strip lights
  • Slide-out interior lighting
  • Utility and storage compartment work lights
  • Portable fluorescent work light replacement tubes
  • Marine cabin lighting
T5 vs. T8 -- Know Your Fixture: T5 tubes have a 5/8-inch tube diameter. T8 tubes are 1 inch in diameter. These are not interchangeable. Check your existing tube's diameter and base type before ordering. This listing is for T5 only.

Installation Tips

  • Turn off the fixture and allow any existing tube to cool before handling.
  • Rotate the old tube slightly and pull straight out of the bipin sockets to remove.
  • Align the two pins on the new tube with the socket slots, press in, and rotate to lock.
  • Fluorescent tubes require a ballast in the fixture -- this is a tube-only replacement and does not include a ballast.
  • If the new tube flickers or does not light, test the ballast before assuming the replacement tube is faulty.
Storage Tip: Store spare tubes in their original packaging in a padded location. Fluorescent tubes are glass and will break if they roll loose in a storage bay. A rigid tube case or cardboard sleeve is recommended.

Product Specifications

ManufacturerCamco
Camco Part Number54880
Vendor Part Number18-1282
UPC014717548809
SKU55-7574

Tube Specifications

Tube TypeT5 Linear Fluorescent
Wattage8 watts
Tube Length12 inches
Tube Diameter5/8 inch (T5)
Base TypeMiniature Bipin (G5)
ColorCool White
Rated LifeUp to 6,000 hours

Package Contents

Quantity2 fluorescent tubes per package
Ballast IncludedNo -- tube only

Compatibility Reference

Fits Fixture TypeAny 12-inch T5 miniature bipin fluorescent fixture
Not Compatible WithT8, T12, or pin-base CFL fixtures
ReplacesAny 8W 12-inch T5 G5 bipin fluorescent tube
Important Information
  • These are fluorescent tubes -- they contain a small amount of mercury. Do not dispose of in regular trash. Follow local lamp recycling regulations.
  • Fluorescent tubes require a compatible ballast already installed in the fixture. This product does not include or replace the ballast.
  • T5 tubes are NOT interchangeable with T8 or T12 tubes. Confirm tube diameter and base type before ordering.
  • Handle with care -- glass tubes will break if dropped or stored loosely.
  • Do not attempt to install in a live (powered) fixture. Turn the circuit off before replacing tubes.


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