Lithonia Lighting Two-Light T8 Fluorescent Strip Light, 4 ft, 120V (C 2 32 120 GESB)
A two-lamp T8 fluorescent strip: tubes not included, and new fluorescent tubes are being phased out.
Updated
- Two 32W T8 fluorescent tubes, not included
- 120V instant-start electronic ballast, rated to start down to 0 F (retailer listing)
- White baked-enamel steel housing, unit or continuous-row mount
- California (AB 2208) has barred the sale of new linear fluorescent tubes since January 2025
Best For / Not For
Best for
- Replacing an identical failed Lithonia strip where you already have matching tubes
Not for
- Any new garage or workshop install (choose an LED fixture)
- Buyers in California and other states phasing out fluorescent tubes
- Anyone who wants a plug-in fixture: retailer listings describe a strip for wired mounting
Key Details
Why It Is a Skip
The fixture itself is fine; the technology is the problem. It runs two 32-watt T8 fluorescent tubes that you buy separately, and under California's AB 2208 new linear fluorescent tubes have not been allowed for sale there since January 2025. Every LED fixture in this comparison is a complete unit with no tubes to replace.
The only good reason to buy it is to replace an identical failed Lithonia strip in a run where you already have tubes and wiring in place.
What to Buy Instead
For the same spot, the Hykolity 4FT gives 4,400 lumens from 42 watts as a plug-in fixture, and the Barrina T5 tubes fit the same kind of slim strip location at 20 watts each.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Lithonia is an established commercial lighting brand
- Electronic ballast rated to start down to 0 F (retailer listing)
- Steel housing can be mounted singly or in a continuous row
Cons
- Fluorescent: tubes are sold separately and are being phased out
- Two 32W tubes for 64W total, more power than every LED fixture here except the 80W Commercial Electric
- No plug-in cord listed, so plan on wiring it in
- Sold on Amazon through a third-party seller
Bottom Line
Skip the Lithonia two-light T8 strip for any new install. It needs fluorescent tubes that are being phased out, and the LED fixtures here need no tubes at all. Buy the Hykolity or Barrina instead.
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