4 foot LED'S

[mikester]

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07G2Q4VZN

I bought these T8 replacements 3 years ago and they are still going strong, very bright and no flicker or buzzing. Cheaper than replacing my failed cheapo T8 ballasts. One single tube replaces the double tube T8 fluorescents.

Reminds me I need to order some more!

 

[John T]

I agree with ditching the ballasts.

About 7 years ago I replaced all my garage and basement 4' T12 florescent tubes with LED tubes (110v)
I haven't had a lick of problem with any of them. They are super bright and turn on instantly ...

I think I went with 5 or 6000K ... whatever "daylight" color is....
you don't want to go too high in temp color or they have a blue tint... I'm sure you have seen cars going down the road light that.
but I digress...

Anyway, It's an easy swap.
Cut the wires to the ballast ..... either remove them or just leave them.

Wire 110v directly to the tombstones per directions.

DONE.

I wrote "110v" in black marker on the bottom of the housing..... just in case I have a brain fart I won't knock myself for a loop.

Not only are they brighter, they will save electricity also. Those old oil filled ballasts are power hogs.
The old ones have big capacitors in them.

 

[Mark_BX25D]

1. The keep-the-ballast style are a homeowner item - just change bulbs. That's probably why it's what the big box stores carry. But they only work with electronic ballasts.

Home Depot and Lowe's carry both styles. Choose your poison. But I"m with you - why mess with a ballast?


The wiring is pretty simple. When I bought my bulbs the box had instructions for several layouts. No biggie.