Can you replace 8 foot fluorescent bulb with LED?

Option 1: Retrofitting Your 8ft Fluorescent Shop Lights with LED. So, you want to keep your existing shop lights and just switch them over to 8ft LED bulbs. No problem: this is a simple wiring job that takes about five minutes per fixture, once you get the hang of it.
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Can I put LED bulbs in a regular fluorescent fixture?

You have fluorescent tube lights in your home or business already, and you're wondering if you can pop LED tubes in these fixtures or if you'll need to change out the fixtures for something designed for LED. Good news! You can use LED tubes in your existing fixtures!
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Do I need to remove the ballast to use an LED bulb?

An LED light does not require a ballast because it uses a component called a “driver” to regulate the power going into the bulb.
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Is there an LED replacement for a fluorescent tube?

LED T8 tubes are an easy replacement to traditional fluorescent tubes. makes them the best alternative to fluorescent tube lights. LED tubes are energy efficient, environmentally friendly alternatives to standard fluorescent tubes, in that they have no mercury content, run cool and emit no UV light.
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How do you bypass the ballast for LED lights?

How to Bypass A Ballast
  1. Step 1: Disconnect All Power So There is No Electrical Current. ...
  2. Step 2: Find the Ballast. ...
  3. Step 3: Locate and Cut Only the Hot and Neutral Wires. ...
  4. Step 4: Cut the Socket Lead Wires. ...
  5. Step 5: Remove the Ballast (if you wish) ...
  6. Step 6: Connect the Wires. ...
  7. Step 7: Reattach Any Coverings and Turn On.
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How do I change my fluorescent T8 to LED?

Type A - LED tube has an Integrated Driver for use on Existing Fluorescent Ballast. Type A LED tubes need an existing T8 electronic ballast to operate. If you have T8 electronic ballasts this makes installation very easy. All you need to do is remove the existing T8 fluorescent lamp and install a new T8 LED Type A lamp ...
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Can you mix LED and fluorescent tubes?

LED and fluorescent lights on the same circuit? Some things were never meant to work together. If you intend to upgrade some lights to LED, ensure that there are no old technology lights remaining on the same circuit. LED drivers contain electronics that may be upset by old technology transformers on the same circuit.
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Do LED fluorescent lights need a starter?

Conventional fluorescent tubes need a starter. This starter provides ignition voltage. Naturally, this isn't necessary for LEDs, so the ignition voltage is superfluous. If you want to replace a traditional fluorescent bulb with an LED, then you must install a dummy starter or bypass the standard starter manually.
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Do LED fluorescent lights need a ballast?

No LED bulbs require a ballast, although some are engineered to work with an existing ballast. You will find ballast-compatible or "plug-and-play" LEDs that are designed to replace linear fluorescents, compact fluorescents, or HIDs. Incandescent and halogen lamps do not require a ballast.
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Can I remove ballast for LED?

Hybrid linear LED lamps are able to work both as a plug and play – with the existing ballast – and, once the ballast peters out, you can remove it and have the lamp run off of line voltage.
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What is a good replacement for fluorescent lights?

Thanks to advances in technology, LED lights are the very best alternative to fluorescent office lights. In more ways than one, modern LEDs are superior to fluorescent lighting technology today.
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Will LED bulbs work if ballast is bad?

Can LED lamps work off of existing ballasts? Yes, if they have an internal driver than can work off that ballast. Philips, for example, has designed a tube that is compatible with an existing electronic ballast.
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How many lumens is a 8 foot fluorescent?

- Single Pin - T12 - 4200K - Case of 15. This GE 13729 F96T12 linear fluorescent bulb operates at 60 watts and has a color temperature of 4200K. The lamp has an initial lumen output of 5,500 lumens and an average life of 12,000 hours.
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What is the difference between a T8 and a T12 light bulb?

The main difference between T8 and T12 tubes is the tube's diameter. T12 tubes are 1.5" in diameter while T8s are just one inch. All other things—socket sizes, lengths, distance between pins—are the same. T8 LED tubes won't fall out if you try to install them in a T12 fixture—they'll fit just fine.
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Can I bypass a fluorescent starter?

Yes, it is possible to replace a fluorescent bulb with an LED. If you want to replace a traditional fluorescent bulb with an LED, then you must install a dummy starter or bypass the standard starter manually.
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What is an LED tube starter?

An LED Starter is simply a straight through electrical connector with a safety fuse. It completes the circuit for an LED tube when installed in an old fluorescent tube light fitting. You cannot use an LED starter with an old fluorescent tube.
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Why is my fluorescent tube flickering?

Flickering fluorescent lights can also be a result of temperature. If the air around the bulb is cold and circulating, the bulb won't be able to generate enough heat to work properly. The internal temperature of a fluorescent bulb should be about 50 degrees Fahrenheit for it to work properly and optimally.
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Are LED tubes brighter than fluorescent?

Fluorescent lights produce between 50 and 100 lumens per watt. By comparison, LEDs can produce roughly 130 lumens per watt. For example, a T5HO Commercial LED tube light uses only 25 watts to produce an output of 3334 lumens. In other words, LEDs require fewer watts to produce a brighter light.
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How much does it cost to change fluorescent lights to LED?

Fluorescent to LED Conversion Kits

On average, an electrician charges $50-$100 an hour. Once the value of the electrician is added to the value of the LED conversion kit and LED bulb, the cost can be a bit high with an all-around amount of about $160-$506.
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Can LED lights be wired in series with fluorescent?

LED tube lights that have a "UL Type B" specification are not compatible with fluorescent ballasts. They cannot be used with the fluorescent ballast, and must be connected directly to mains electricity. The LED driver, however, is integrated into the LED tube itself.
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Can I use a T8 LED tube in a T12 fluorescent fixture?

Direct-wire compatible T8 LED tube lights can be used in a T12 fixture, as long as the T12 ballast is either bypassed, or completely removed.
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Why do my fluorescent lights burn out so fast?

There are many possible reasons why a light bulb burns out quickly: The power supply voltage may be too high. Bulbs may be loose or connected improperly. Excessive vibrations may be causing the filament to break.
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