FAQs
What happens if you put LED bulbs in a fluorescent fixture?
Many LED tubes are “plug and play,” which means that they may simply be installed in a fixture in the same way as a fluorescent bulb would. To ensure that this is the case, you should search for bulbs that are “ballast-compatible,” which indicates that the LEDs may be powered by the ballast that is already installed in your fluorescent light fixture.
Do I need to remove the ballast to use an LED bulb?
Because it makes use of a component known as a “driver,” an LED light does not need a ballast because it can regulate the amount of power that is supplied to the bulb on its own.
Will LED bulbs work with fluorescent ballast?
There is no requirement for a ballast to operate an LED bulb; however, some LED bulbs are designed to function with an existing ballast. LEDs that are ballast-compatible or “plug-and-play” are available, and they are intended to take the place of HIDs, linear fluorescents, or compact fluorescents.
Can you rewire fluorescent light to LED?
If you want to replace your fluorescent lighting with LEDs but don’t want to spend the money on brand-new LED fixtures, a T8 LED retrofit conversion is a fantastic option to consider. With the Orilis 4-Light Fluorescent to LED Retrofit Conversion Kit, rewiring a T12 or T8 fluorescent fixture is a simple process.
Where should you not use LED bulbs?
The temperature of the LED bulb can be dramatically affected by enclosed fixtures that do not allow for proper ventilation. This can cause the bulb to overheat, which in turn shortens the lifespan of the bulb. Because of this, the packaging of some light bulbs will warn you against using them in fully enclosed porch light fixtures or enclosed ceiling fans.
What happens if you put LED light in with ballast?
When you choose an LED tube that is ballast compatible, there is no chance that you will purchase the incorrect tube for your fixture. This is due to the fact that before you install these tubes, you will first remove the ballast from the fixture, also known as “bypassing” it. This will allow the power from the building to be supplied directly to the lamp sockets rather than going through the ballast.
How do I know if my ballast is compatible with LED?
Simply turn on the light, and then use your mobile device or digital camera to take a picture of the fixture while it is illuminated. If there are no black bands on the resulting image, you have an electronic ballast that is likely to function with direct drop-in LED tubes (with caveats: see the next section below) (with caveats: see the next section below).
Part of a video titled How to Easily Replace Fluorescent Tubes with LED Tubes – YouTube
Can I remove ballast for LED?
Additionally, because ballasts eventually fail over time, removing and bypassing the ballast when installing your new lights guarantees a longer lifespan, since direct-wiring LEDs is significantly more energy-efficient. For more reasons why we recommend bypassing the ballast ono your T8 tubes, look here.
