I've watched all the conversion videos on TH-cam and you win the award!!! I wish I could send it to all the other guys who tried to show us how to do this. They need to learn how simple the job should be! Thank you! Thank you!!
I watched 4 or 5 videos on how to convert fluorescent to Led. Each one was a bit different, in fact, one had me connecting each of the 4 end wires to the other ends wire. I tried one which had me removing all wires from one end totally and doing all connections for the other end. That one didn't work at all. Your simple method worked the first time. Thank you for the clear and simple instructions.
I appreciate your excellent video. A new ballast was more expensive than the LED upgrade. I got two nice 4 foot T8 bulbs at Lowes for $17 and they are 3 position adjustable which I really like. I followed your plan and everything was very simple. Now I have some much nicer and more efficient lighting for my wood shop. The little connectors are awesome and so much more convenient than wire nuts. The next time another light ballast goes out, I now know just what to do. Thanks again !!
Outstanding instructions! Thanks for taking your time to help an otherwise helpless non-electrician. The directions that came with the LED lamps are simply ridiculous, so your video was crucial. Everything worked exactly as you stated.
Thank you for pointing out at 1:05 that the same tombstone can be used for both T12 and T8 sizes. The employee at the box store where I asked about this didn't know this, and told me I needed to buy a whole new fixture. Also good job explaining about the hot side vs. neutral side. 4:50 I think you meant "probably about 3/4 *inch* of the wire".
Of course, you needed a whole new fixture. More profit for them. More expense for you. Did you really think the employee was working for you? Yes, there were several wording errors in the video but most were respoken and corrected.
6:04 'Be sure to put in your label'. That is a great point but why on the inside of the box. I would never open that part when replacing a bulb to see a warning label. Might I suggest on the outside of the cover?
Thank you for sharing! We are glad to hear that our video has helped give you the confidence to convert from Fluorescent to LED! Check out our complete kits that use the same components in the video to make the retrofit process even easier here www.totalbulklighting.com/retrofit-kits/ez-t8-led-4-foot-kits.html - Let us know if you have any questions 🙂
Is that for a "double ended" conversion? How do we know which one it is when we look at the innards (ballast and wiring) of the florescent tube before converting to LED? It would be very helpful to us "newbies" if you explained that first.
This video is for a double ended conversion. The best thing is to familiarize yourself with the wiring diagram and match the fixture wiring to the diagram. You can find wiring the diagram here www.totalbulklighting.com/ez-led-t8-installation.html 🙂
Thank you so much for your help. I fixed four tubes (two fixtures in less than ten minutes). Very helpfu! This is a big part of what TH-cam is made for.
@@Totallightingsupply I am replacing a ballast with battries one with four pins tube for two tube-AC. How can the wiring for done for four pins two tubes? Share if possible , thank you.
@@Dailymailnewz Here is a video that includes the most popular retrofit methods and a LED T8 tube that will work in all three. It may help 👉th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html
Great video. All I do differently is to put the warning sticker where it can be seen without having to remove the belly pan, usually on the outside of the pan. That is rarely removed when just replacing lamps.
Thank you for sharing! Glad you enjoyed the video. The label should be placed in an area highly visible on the outside of the fixture. This was our bad and we didn't catch the mistake to later 🙂
By far the easiest and straightforward DIY video to convert fluorescent to led. Thank you! Completed 7 fixtures so far waiting on one 8' fluorescent fixture bulbs to give up the ghost then upgrade to led-)
This was the Video I needed - thank you - simplest conversion ever... Did mine in 15 min for the first one and 5 min there after... - All make sure you are wiring for Dual end Powered - that's probably the only gotcha. Some tubes are single end powered and are wired differently.
I wished in the video you would have discussed the types of bulbs. Ie type A, A+B & B. I did not realize there were different types so after converting per your instructions I inserted the type A , which I had on hand, and guess what, it lasted about 15 min. That is when I did more research and discovered the different types. Inserted the type B and success.
Glad you were able to troubleshoot it and resolve the problem 😃 At the making of this video there was talk of an A+B led lamp, which makes installation so much less confusing, but we were unable to get our hands on it. Now the A+B are more common. We did release a video last year discussing the differences between the A, A+B and B type LED lamps. You can see it here and it may help other future projects of yours, family members and friends doing a retrofit conversion to LED th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html - Have a blessed day!
I wish I would have gotten my LED lights from you guys. You take all the guess work out of buying the right stuff and doing the job right. THANK YOU for this great video.
Thank you for your video explaining how easy it is to convert light fixtures to LED. I would like to convert the light fixtures under the kinchen cabinets to LED.
Unfortunately we do not offer a kit that retrofits fluorescent under cabinet lights to LED. We do offer LED under cabinet light fixtures that can be found here if that helps www.totalrecessedlighting.com/under-cabinet-lighting/led-under-cabinet.html 😊
This demonstration is for double-ended LED bulbs. The wiring is completely different is using single-end bulbs. Also, the double-ended bulbs are attached to SHUNTED sockets. Single-ended bulbs are attached to NON-SHUNTED sockets. In most cases you do not have to replaced pre-existing sockets when converting to double-sided bulbs. However, you will likely have to replace pre-existing sockets when converting to single-ended bulbs. Hot and neutral lines go to the SAME end of the single-ended bulbs. Hot lines go to one end and neutral lines go to the other end of the double-sided bulbs.
Finally a good explanation. Put more emphases on the replace bulb.. You are replacing T-12 or T8 with a T8 LED Double Ended? There is the confusion I replaced with P&P because they were up 14 ft in garage,
We are using our EZ LED T8 Kit you can find a link in the video description to or here ➡www.totalbulklighting.com/retrofit-kits/ez-t8-led-4-foot-kits.html 🙂
Very cool. I need to convert my kitchen florescent ceiling tube lights to LEDs but some of the clips that connect the done of the tubes are cracked/ broken so... what then? Replace the entire housing? I'd rather just put in an LED panel if that's the case as i hate the design of the double ended tubes and trying to align them and locked in place always drives me crazy.
If the sockets are cracked or broken replacing them is the best thing to do. As for an LED panel vs tubes that's a more personal decision. I like the ability to easily replace the tubes if for some reason the tube fails prematurely or I want a higher lumen light or different color temperature 🙂
If someone leaves the ballast wired in the fixture and simply swaps the fluorescent lamps for the LED lamps and they do light up, is the fixture drawing more power than it would if you removed the ballast?
Depends on what power the ballast is putting out but it sounds like if the LED lamps came on then the lamps are not Type-B dual end powered LED T8 Tubes. Sounds like Type-A which are designed to be used with the ballast still electrically connected and powered. Since our LED T8 Tubes are Type-B they are designed for use with 120-277VAC and leaving the ballast electrically connected and powering our tubes will probably cause unforeseen damage voiding any warranty and most likely shortening the lifespan of the lamp. Hope that helps 🙂
I just bought a vintage, mid century gooseneck desk lamp that I'm looking to convert to an LED as a small project. This was very helpful to let me know what I'm getting into.
On my tombstones they are the type where they push in and no twisting needed. Both bulbs have ends with a single nipple on the ends. The fixtures are 8'ers. Do these fixture wire the same as like the ones in the video?
Our LED tubes are not compatible with that type of tombstone. We use to offer an 8 foot conversion kit that would allow for converting to the twist lock but unfortunately we are unable to keep a reliable source for these retrofit kits. As long as you follow the wiring diagram you when retrofitting you should be fine. If you are uncertain we highly recommend using a licensed electrician 🙂
@@Totallightingsupply I've got led bulbs that have the nipple ends on both ends and my fixture takes that type of bulb. So? If I wire it like your video and remove the ballast I should be ok. Correct?
@@russellhowell9854 Since we do not sell T8 LED Tubes with a single pin at the end like the one you are describing the only recommendation we can provide is retrofitting to the twist lock method like you see in the video. Doing so will most likely require the removal of the old tombstones and replacing with brackets that the new tombstones will attach too. As always follow the wiring diagram that comes with your LED Tubes and retrofit method. Hope that helps 🙂
Please see our video here that explains the different retrofit methods as it may help clear up confusion for you 👉 th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html
Love the instructions on conversion. However, my light fixture has these Starters how do you eliminate the starters? Can my fixture still be converted to led?
Sounds like you installed Type-A LED T8 tubes that don't require any rewiring or socket replacement. We now offer a universal T8 LED tube that works in all three retrofit applications with or without a ballast. Check it out here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/t8-led-lamps/universal-compatible-led-t8-tubes-type-a-b.html
It depends on the LED Tube you are using. If it is Type-B that brings power into both ends then this retrofit method concept would work. You just need to know what type of LED T8 Tube you are using. Best thing is to contact the place you purchased from 🙂
4:10 Does it matter which end you pick to be neutral and which end is hot? Or do you have to put the tube in so that the end marked "L" is at the hot end?
Glad you found the process easy 😊 Using the right type of bulbs is very important when doing these type of retrofits 🙂 Thankfully the newer Type A+B tubes work with all three popular conversions!
Enjoy you video and am about to convert 2 shop lights for my garage but a question first because I want to get it right. When I opened up the lights, there are 3 bulbs. All are 48 inch T8 bulbs with G13 pin bases. Is the conversion the same for a 3 light fixture and if not would the light work with just 2 bulbs? I don't want to get it wrong and have fireworks! I intend to use ballast bypass bulbs as well.
As long as you follow the wiring diagram and are using Double End Powered LED T8 tubes there shouldn't be any issues converting a 3 tube T12 or T8 fluorescent fixture to LED. You can find the wiring diagram in the video description or click on it here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/downloads/dl/file/id/1215/led_t8_double_end_power_wire_diagram.pdf
Simple instructions; I have GE single pole 8 ft led light follow your steps, change the sockets, still no light, tested the wires coming in the fixture and it works, what I'm doing wrong?
Make sure your LED Tubes are Type-B and receive power from both ends. See this video on popular LED Tube types and retrofit methods. th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html maybe it will help shed some light on your situation 🙂
The tombstones at the end where you connected to the hot wire had two wires coming out of each tombstone. Can this procedure be used if the tombstones only had one wire coming out of each tombstone? Like a shunted tombstone?
As long as you follow the wiring diagram in the video description above, shunted or non-shunted will work. However, we have found that the majority of LED T8 or T12 fluorescent fixtures tend use shunted tombstones. Hope that helps :)
I have a fixture using F48T12-CW-HO BULBS. These have a different base . I would like to change the bases to tombstone type and replace with LED ‘s. I don’t ned high output devices. Is there a kit for this?
I am sorry we do not have a retrofit kit for those type of fluorescent fixtures. However, an electrician might be able to rewire your fixture to accept LED version of the F48T12-CW-HO bulbs.
This is the first time something doesnot work for me. My wires weren't long enough so I had to buy 2 wires white and black taped them up took balast out what do you think it could be
First, make sure you have the correct LED T8 Tubes. This video is for converting to dual end powered LED T8 tubes. It will not work with single end powered LED T8 tubes. Then I would check to make sure you are getting power to the LED tubes. Get a voltage multi-meter to check the tombstones / sockets to make sure there is power. Hope that helps 🙂
Before I found this video, I went ahead and replace 2-tube (48")T8 fluorescent lights with 2 LED tubes that I got at home depot that said for T8. I didn't have to do any of this conversion. Why is that? Do I need to be concerned about anything done wrong?
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have a question. When you wire the light like this with all hot on one side and all neutral on the other, it does not matter whether the tombstones are shunted or non-shunted?
As along as you follow the wiring diagram making sure power is flowing properly to the tube it should not matter the type of tombstone you are using. Keep in mind shunted tombstones are electrically separated and may require jumping so that both tabs that contact the tube pins are providing power. We always recommend consulting a local licensed electrician to make sure local code is followed and connections and wring are done correctly. Hope that helps 🙂
Typically no but if you have a Universal / A+B LED T8 Tube like then ones here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/t8-led-lamps/universal-compatible-led-t8-tubes-type-a-b.html than it will work with this retrofit method.
I have a T12 fluorescent 1tube light. I followed the directions to convert to a T8 LED. After the connections, I have power to the wires but my light does not work. ????
There are lots of variables but make sure the LED tube is a Type-B not a Type-A. We see this common mistake often. Type-B bypasses the ballast where as Type-A can only be used with the existing ballast. When in doubt contact the business you purchased the tube from for more information on the tube Hopefully that helps 🙂
In this video the tombstones are shunted with the hot being connected to one side of the fixture's tombstone and the neutral to the opposite side. But a fixture with non-shunted tombstones can be wired the same as it would be electrically the same. It is always best to follow the wiring diagram supplied and when in doubt we recommend using a licensed electrician 🙂
@@Totallightingsupply right, its a small squarish thing, but the one wire runs from the ballast to to the starter then from the starter to the tombstone...i think ill just buy a new fixture...lol...
@@ToddYoungonline There are so many light fixtures out there that it makes it difficult to know what would be best without being there on site 🙂 So a new fixture may be the best choice as an electrician can be costly 😊 Have a happy new year!
I get it for a single ballast. I have two ballast there are two fixtures next to each other with two t12 each. one ballast in each fixtures how do I convert.
Checkout our helpful guide that steps you through the process of what you will need when converting Fluorescent T8 or T12 to LED. It talks about dual ballasts 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/fast-fluorescent-to-led-t8-conversion-tool.html
Hard to say what the electrical setup is for your project but for these old 4ft T12 or T8 fluorescent fixtures the video will help with a retrofit application.
Can I mix match LED with Regular Tube Florescent light fixtures? In my kitchen ceiling lights, I have a total of 3 DUAL T12 Florescent Tubes. Can I replace only ONE set with LED and the remaining TWO DUAL T12 Florescent tubes will stay active. All 3 DUAL Tubes used only ONE POWER ON/OFF Switch. Will there be a long term effect on the LED lights? Please advise
The tubes used in this video you will not be able to mix and match fluorescent and LED tubes. We offer a universal Type A+B LED T8 Tube that works with many existing T8 electronic ballasts but not T12. Best thing is to start here as it will help you find the right LED tube for your application www.totalbulklighting.com/fast-fluorescent-to-led-t8-conversion-tool.html 🙂
Hi. I went on website. I didn’t see a complete refit kit for a T-8 do you have (4)one sided,non shunted tombstones, and (4)five or more wire quick connects. (4) 4’ 5000k daylight bulbs. As one complete kit? I saw T-12 double end,or shunted kits for 50. I’d rather the one side bulbs 4 ft. Peace
We do carry single end powered LED T8 tubes but this video is not the retrofit method to use to correctly wire them. We do not recommend retrofitting to use single end powered LED T8 tubes. However, here are our single end powered kits 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/retrofit-kits/t8-led-4-foot-kits.html - Here is the video on how to retrofit single end 👉 th-cam.com/video/Zjw2UXVJaS0/w-d-xo.html - Also we have a conversion tool that helps better explain the difference between the two types of retrofit methods here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/fast-fluorescent-to-led-t8-conversion-tool.html - Hope this helps 🙂
In this video, the type of conversion shown here prevents you from using fluorescent tubes. So you can not have LED tubes and fluorescent tubes together. Hope that helps 🙂
I bought a pack of 2 LED at Walmart but it only works with the ballast ,The moment I delete the ballast it won't work.Can you tell me why?I did the wiring right and checked the voltage it is 125 volts so must be the LED is made for ballast to work.
The retrofit method shown in this video is strictly for Type-B LED T8 tubes which require the ballast to be removed. If the tubes you purchased require the ballast it sounds like you have Type-A tubes that are designed to work with a ballast. Hope that helps 🙂
Hi... Nice Video EXCEPT at the end you rush thru "single-ended" Double-ended" and one more that you flashed by so quickly I did not catch. What's the story please with the different "ends"
Sounds like you have the wrong LED T8 tubes for the retrofit method you used. The tubes you are using sound like Type-A tubes that require an electronic ballast to operate. The video is demonstrating Type-B dual powered or double powered LED T8 tubes where the ballast has been bypassed and in the video completely removed. Maybe you can exchange the tubes for dual powered Type-B.
Please see our website that better explains the difference between Double End Powered Tubes as shown in this video and Single End Powered tubes that require non-shunted sockets here 👉www.totalbulklighting.com/led-t8-double-end-powered-tubes-vs-single-end.html
@@zootybeano Gotcha, LOL 😊 Sounds very interesting and challenging too 🙂 Most of our T8 / T12 Fluorescent parts are specific to converting to fluorescent to LED. We do offer a variety of low voltage electronic transformers with small form factors where many of our customers have used them to prolong the life of their light fixtures, saving them from the landfill. Here's a link to those 👉 www.totaltransformers.com/electronic-transformers.html
Yes that is correct, this video is for double / dual end powered tubes or our new universal LED t8 tubes found here 👉 th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html
This ballast bypass install on liner led lamp is dangerous due to the sockets not being rated for it. I checked with Leviton and talked to an engineer and he confirmed that the sockets are not rated for it.. Bi pin lamps make limited contact in the socket which overheats and melts, out here in California I've see 5 fires do to this install one burnt half a Bed,Bath,and Beyond down. On liner led lamp alway have an led driver or fluorescent compatible ballast to protect the sockets. You can do a ballast bypass on CFL lamps as the pins are making a 360 degree contact. A little background I'm a 25 year electrician working for one of the largest electrical contractors in Sacramento.
Interesting point. The lamps are UL approved to be used in this manner. The question I would have in those 5 cases you mention is were the fixtures wired correctly and were the lamps rated for the application? Thanks for sharing your concern 🙂
They now make LED lamps that use the ballast. No rewire necessary. Occasionally an older ballast will need to be replaced if they don't come back on when the switch is cycled or after power goes out.
You are right and it makes it super easy. However, not every project is the same and a direct replacement won't work. That is why we offer the universal Type A+B bulb that works without wiring and with retrofitting. It's a great way to convert to LED and when the ballast fails you can still use the tube with rewiring like shown in this video. We did a video on this a few months back. You can see how that tube works here 👉 th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html 🙂
If by plug and play you are referring to the direct lamp replacement LED T8 tubes those require the ballast to be installed and working properly. You do not want to retrofit the fixture in any way. So following the retrofit process in this video will prevent your DRL / plug n play tubes to not work. However, there are universal LED T8 tubes that are plug n play, A and B type compatible so you can use them in almost any popular retrofit method applied to a fluorescent T8 or T12 fixture. It is best to know exactly what type of LET Tubes you have. Hope this helps 🙂
Plug & Play only T8 LED tubes require the ballast. You can use the universal Type-A+B and when the ballast fails you can retrofit like in this video and continue to use your tube assuming the tubes have not failed.
Just finished removing the ballast, but the bulbs are dim not bright. Of course after I removed the ballast I noticed the bulbs said, “Ballast compatible”. Any advice?
Sounds like you have Type-A LED T8 bulbs which require the ballast to work. If you used the retrofit method shown in this video you have a Dual End Powered method and will need Type-B Double End Powered LED T8 tubes. Thankfully we sell a Universal LED T8 Bulb that will work in all 3 popular retrofit methods including the Dual End Powered method shown in this video. You can find those tubes here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/t8-led-lamps/universal-compatible-led-t8-tubes-type-a-b.html - Hope this helps 🙂
You're very welcome 🙂 As long as the wiring diagram is followed correctly you can use both but typically the double end tubes are used with shunted tombstones.
Shunted tombstones are used in the video. However, if you follow the wiring diagram non-shunted can be used too. Just takes a little electrical know how to make it work 🙂 Shunted makes it super fast and easy. www.totalbulklighting.com/downloads/dl/file/id/1215/led_t8_double_end_power_wire_diagram.pdf
It can depending on how your wiring is setup for the non-shunted tombstones. Best thing is to make sure you follow the wiring diagram linked in the video description and if still uncertain we strongly recommend using an electrician. Hope this helps 🙂
Great Video! My light fixture, the ballast has 2 wires on one side and 4 on the other. The neutral side termination will have 5 wires, the hot side will have 3 wires. Will this be acceptable?
As long as the electrical follows the wire diagram shown here www.totalbulklighting.com/downloads/dl/file/id/1215/led_t8_double_end_power_wire_diagram.pdf then it should work just fine :)
Not when you are performing the dual end retrofit method as shown in this video. If the tombstones are brittle or damaged we recommend replacing them 🙂
@@Totallightingsupply All I did (re instructions) is replace the "starter" and place the LED tube. Also had to put a sticker on that only LED tubes must be used. for replacement in the future.
Is there a way to rewire a fixture to accept both single *and* double-ended tubes? I would think that if tube manufacturers followed some simple standards, this would be very easy to accomplish. After all, a double-ended tube only needs to use one pin on each end. An industry standard would be needed to determine which one. This "should" be sooo easy!
No need for special retrofit wiring if you go with the double end method and Type A+B tubes. With the newer more advanced Type A+B LED tubes that are both single end and dual end powered in one tube you just need to wire for the double end retrofit method and your done. See our video on that here th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps 🙂
I have what I believe is a important question ??? Can I use an off the shelf double ended t8 LED ??? The reason I ask is because the package says ballest dependent ?
Any Type-B (ballast bypass) double end powered LED T8 lamp will work with the retrofit method in this video. Sounds like you have a Type-A LED tube that requires the t8 ballast to be electrically connected to the fluorescent fixture. Type-A will not work with the retrofit method shown in this video. I hope that helps clarify 🙂
sara wood I watched another conversion video where the gentleman retrofit from shunted to non shunted on single ended bulbs. First thing I was thinking when I started this and he didn’t change the tombstones! lol
If you plan to retrofit like in our video here you will need Type-B double end powered LED tubes. We have a kit to do that here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/retrofit-kits/ez-t8-led-4-foot-kits.html 🙂
Only a superior mind could have produced such an outstandingly clear and concise instructional video about this confusing topic.
Thank you for the kind words! Sounds like our video was very helpful for you 🙂
I've watched all the conversion videos on TH-cam and you win the award!!! I wish I could send it to all the other guys who tried to show us how to do this. They need to learn how simple the job should be! Thank you! Thank you!!
Awh, thank you for the 🏆 and you're very welcome 🙂
I watched 4 or 5 videos on how to convert fluorescent to Led. Each one was a bit different, in fact, one had me connecting each of the 4 end wires to the other ends wire. I tried one which had me removing all wires from one end totally and doing all connections for the other end. That one didn't work at all. Your simple method worked the first time. Thank you for the clear and simple instructions.
You're very welcome! So glad to hear you found our video helpful 🙂
I appreciate your excellent video. A new ballast was more expensive than the LED upgrade. I got two nice 4 foot T8 bulbs at Lowes for $17 and they are 3 position adjustable which I really like. I followed your plan and everything was very simple. Now I have some much nicer and more efficient lighting for my wood shop. The little connectors are awesome and so much more convenient than wire nuts. The next time another light ballast goes out, I now know just what to do. Thanks again !!
Glad to hear our video was helpful 🙂
I recently converted a 36 year old fixture to LED lighting with this same conversion. Your video was much easier to follow than the one I utilized!
We are so glad our video was easier to follow 😃 We try to keep it simple 🙂
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All I can say is, WOW. I thought the Conversion to LED would be Expensive and Complicated. Thank You for the Great Video.
Glad you found our video helpful!
Outstanding instructions! Thanks for taking your time to help an otherwise helpless non-electrician. The directions that came with the LED lamps are simply ridiculous, so your video was crucial. Everything worked exactly as you stated.
Glad to hear you found our video helpful 🙂
Thank you for pointing out at 1:05 that the same tombstone can be used for both T12 and T8 sizes. The employee at the box store where I asked about this didn't know this, and told me I needed to buy a whole new fixture. Also good job explaining about the hot side vs. neutral side. 4:50 I think you meant "probably about 3/4 *inch* of the wire".
So glad our video was helpful 🙂
Of course, you needed a whole new fixture. More profit for them. More expense for you. Did you really think the employee was working for you? Yes, there were several wording errors in the video but most were respoken and corrected.
6:04 'Be sure to put in your label'. That is a great point but why on the inside of the box. I would never open that part when replacing a bulb to see a warning label. Might I suggest on the outside of the cover?
Yes, this was our mistake. It should go on the outside of the ballast cover 😊
The first video that I watched got me confused. But your video was so clear and easy that it got me motivated to do the conversion.
Thank you for sharing! We are glad to hear that our video has helped give you the confidence to convert from Fluorescent to LED! Check out our complete kits that use the same components in the video to make the retrofit process even easier here www.totalbulklighting.com/retrofit-kits/ez-t8-led-4-foot-kits.html - Let us know if you have any questions 🙂
Best instruction out there. Didn’t over complicate it (coming from a guy who tends to over complicate / analyze things). 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed our video 🙂
Is that for a "double ended" conversion?
How do we know which one it is when we look at the innards (ballast and wiring) of the florescent tube before converting to LED?
It would be very helpful to us "newbies" if you explained that first.
This video is for a double ended conversion. The best thing is to familiarize yourself with the wiring diagram and match the fixture wiring to the diagram. You can find wiring the diagram here www.totalbulklighting.com/ez-led-t8-installation.html 🙂
Thank you so much for your help. I fixed four tubes (two fixtures in less than ten minutes). Very helpfu! This is a big part of what TH-cam is made for.
We are so glad our video helped! We agree, TH-cam is a great resource for projects like this 👍
Enriching Exchanges originally it was, now it’s made for ads.. lol
@@Totallightingsupply I am replacing a ballast with battries one with four pins tube for two tube-AC. How can the wiring for done for four pins two tubes? Share if possible , thank you.
@@Dailymailnewz Here is a video that includes the most popular retrofit methods and a LED T8 tube that will work in all three. It may help 👉th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html
Wow, after 8 video’s, this is the easiest explanation
So glad our video was easy to follow 🙂
Great video. All I do differently is to put the warning sticker where it can be seen without having to remove the belly pan, usually on the outside of the pan. That is rarely removed when just replacing lamps.
Thank you for sharing! Glad you enjoyed the video. The label should be placed in an area highly visible on the outside of the fixture. This was our bad and we didn't catch the mistake to later 🙂
Thank you! This is so helpful! It's just me and my mom in the house, and this was simple enough for us to follow!
You're very welcome! So glad to hear our video helped with your project 🙂
By far the easiest and straightforward DIY video to convert fluorescent to led. Thank you! Completed 7 fixtures so far waiting on one 8' fluorescent fixture bulbs to give up the ghost then upgrade to led-)
You're very welcome! So glad our video helped 😊
Thanks. I was a little confused about the T sizes and you clear that up!
So glad that our video could be of some help 🙂 If you haven't done so already please like and share the video so others too can benefit 😊 Blessings!
Removing the ballast also makes it easier to hold the fixture to re-mount to the ceiling.
Your video was the easiest to follow of them all. Direct to the point and brief, what more can you ask for?!
Glad you found our video helpful and informative 🙂
This was the Video I needed - thank you - simplest conversion ever... Did mine in 15 min for the first one and 5 min there after... - All make sure you are wiring for Dual end Powered - that's probably the only gotcha. Some tubes are single end powered and are wired differently.
Glad our video could help 🙂
I wished in the video you would have discussed the types of bulbs. Ie type A, A+B & B. I did not realize there were different types so after converting per your instructions I inserted the type A , which I had on hand, and guess what, it lasted about 15 min. That is when I did more research and discovered the different types. Inserted the type B and success.
Glad you were able to troubleshoot it and resolve the problem 😃 At the making of this video there was talk of an A+B led lamp, which makes installation so much less confusing, but we were unable to get our hands on it. Now the A+B are more common. We did release a video last year discussing the differences between the A, A+B and B type LED lamps. You can see it here and it may help other future projects of yours, family members and friends doing a retrofit conversion to LED th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html - Have a blessed day!
You could just gang them together and use a spin tight connector. Possibly yellow or red.
I wish I would have gotten my LED lights from you guys. You take all the guess work out of buying the right stuff and doing the job right. THANK YOU for this great video.
You are very welcome! Glad our video was helpful 🙂
3:31 This works for the two pin 90 degree twist in / out. What about the push pin style? Do they make LED push pin bulbs?
We have not been able to source an LED version like that but doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Sorry we couldn't be of more help 🙂
Thank you for your video explaining how easy it is to convert light fixtures to LED. I would like to convert the light fixtures under the kinchen cabinets to LED.
Unfortunately we do not offer a kit that retrofits fluorescent under cabinet lights to LED. We do offer LED under cabinet light fixtures that can be found here if that helps www.totalrecessedlighting.com/under-cabinet-lighting/led-under-cabinet.html 😊
@@Totallightingsupply Thank you. That is what I need. I will measure and I will be contacting you tomorrow if you are open for business or Monday.
This demonstration is for double-ended LED bulbs. The wiring is completely different is using single-end bulbs. Also, the double-ended bulbs are attached to SHUNTED sockets. Single-ended bulbs are attached to NON-SHUNTED sockets. In most cases you do not have to replaced pre-existing sockets when converting to double-sided bulbs. However, you will likely have to replace pre-existing sockets when converting to single-ended bulbs.
Hot and neutral lines go to the SAME end of the single-ended bulbs. Hot lines go to one end and neutral lines go to the other end of the double-sided bulbs.
Finally a good explanation. Put more emphases on the replace bulb.. You are replacing T-12 or T8 with a T8 LED Double Ended? There is the confusion I replaced with P&P because they were up 14 ft in garage,
We are using our EZ LED T8 Kit you can find a link in the video description to or here ➡www.totalbulklighting.com/retrofit-kits/ez-t8-led-4-foot-kits.html 🙂
Very cool. I need to convert my kitchen florescent ceiling tube lights to LEDs but some of the clips that connect the done of the tubes are cracked/ broken so... what then? Replace the entire housing? I'd rather just put in an LED panel if that's the case as i hate the design of the double ended tubes and trying to align them and locked in place always drives me crazy.
If the sockets are cracked or broken replacing them is the best thing to do. As for an LED panel vs tubes that's a more personal decision. I like the ability to easily replace the tubes if for some reason the tube fails prematurely or I want a higher lumen light or different color temperature 🙂
Was this video for a double powered LED tube or for a single LED?
The video is for double end powered LED tubes 🙂
Best video I’ve seen. Easy to understand and simple instructions. Thanks a million
So glad to hear our video was helpful! Have a blessed week 🙂
If someone leaves the ballast wired in the fixture and simply swaps the fluorescent lamps for the LED lamps and they do light up, is the fixture drawing more power than it would if you removed the ballast?
Depends on what power the ballast is putting out but it sounds like if the LED lamps came on then the lamps are not Type-B dual end powered LED T8 Tubes. Sounds like Type-A which are designed to be used with the ballast still electrically connected and powered. Since our LED T8 Tubes are Type-B they are designed for use with 120-277VAC and leaving the ballast electrically connected and powering our tubes will probably cause unforeseen damage voiding any warranty and most likely shortening the lifespan of the lamp. Hope that helps 🙂
I just bought a vintage, mid century gooseneck desk lamp that I'm looking to convert to an LED as a small project. This was very helpful to let me know what I'm getting into.
Glad our video was helpful to you 🙂
On my tombstones they are the type where they push in and no twisting needed. Both bulbs have ends with a single nipple on the ends. The fixtures are 8'ers. Do these fixture wire the same as like the ones in the video?
Our LED tubes are not compatible with that type of tombstone. We use to offer an 8 foot conversion kit that would allow for converting to the twist lock but unfortunately we are unable to keep a reliable source for these retrofit kits. As long as you follow the wiring diagram you when retrofitting you should be fine. If you are uncertain we highly recommend using a licensed electrician 🙂
@@Totallightingsupply I've got led bulbs that have the nipple ends on both ends and my fixture takes that type of bulb. So? If I wire it like your video and remove the ballast I should be ok. Correct?
@@russellhowell9854 Since we do not sell T8 LED Tubes with a single pin at the end like the one you are describing the only recommendation we can provide is retrofitting to the twist lock method like you see in the video. Doing so will most likely require the removal of the old tombstones and replacing with brackets that the new tombstones will attach too. As always follow the wiring diagram that comes with your LED Tubes and retrofit method. Hope that helps 🙂
@@Totallightingsupply Thanks
Home come you did not replace the tombstone? There is some video show we need to replace the shunted to non-shunted tombstone.
Please see our video here that explains the different retrofit methods as it may help clear up confusion for you 👉 th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html
Love the instructions on conversion. However, my light fixture has these Starters how do you eliminate the starters? Can my fixture still be converted to led?
I used led ready tubes and just put them in not removed or rewiring anything works just fine.
Sounds like you installed Type-A LED T8 tubes that don't require any rewiring or socket replacement. We now offer a universal T8 LED tube that works in all three retrofit applications with or without a ballast. Check it out here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/t8-led-lamps/universal-compatible-led-t8-tubes-type-a-b.html
What do I do if the end of the bulb and ballast has the ONE nipple type connection??. Does that work the same way?.
It depends on the LED Tube you are using. If it is Type-B that brings power into both ends then this retrofit method concept would work. You just need to know what type of LED T8 Tube you are using. Best thing is to contact the place you purchased from 🙂
4:10 Does it matter which end you pick to be neutral and which end is hot? Or do you have to put the tube in so that the end marked "L" is at the hot end?
No, for dual end powered tubes or universal LED t8 tubes we sell it does not matter which side is hot or neutral 🙂
Kit is as easy to use as seen in the video. The light is so much brighter in my garage. Thank you for a great product.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are glad to hear it was easy to install and brings brighter light to your garage 😃
Very easy. Just make sure you have the right type bulbs.
Glad you found the process easy 😊 Using the right type of bulbs is very important when doing these type of retrofits 🙂 Thankfully the newer Type A+B tubes work with all three popular conversions!
Enjoy you video and am about to convert 2 shop lights for my garage but a question first because I want to get it right. When I opened up the lights, there are 3 bulbs. All are 48 inch T8 bulbs with G13 pin bases. Is the conversion the same for a 3 light fixture and if not would the light work with just 2 bulbs? I don't want to get it wrong and have fireworks! I intend to use ballast bypass bulbs as well.
As long as you follow the wiring diagram and are using Double End Powered LED T8 tubes there shouldn't be any issues converting a 3 tube T12 or T8 fluorescent fixture to LED. You can find the wiring diagram in the video description or click on it here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/downloads/dl/file/id/1215/led_t8_double_end_power_wire_diagram.pdf
@@Totallightingsupply Thanks for the info.
@@gregg-wb8yys517 You're very welcome! Have a blessed rest of your week 🙂
You have not been talking about the condenser present in old fluorescent circuit. Does it need to be removed?
If you mean starters, yes they need to be removed. You need to re-establish the contact to the pin of the tube.
Ordered twice - these work great and so easy to install.
So glad to hear! Thank you for sharing your experience 🙂
Simple instructions; I have GE single pole 8 ft led light follow your steps, change the sockets, still no light, tested the wires coming in the fixture and it works, what I'm doing wrong?
Make sure your LED Tubes are Type-B and receive power from both ends. See this video on popular LED Tube types and retrofit methods. th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html maybe it will help shed some light on your situation 🙂
The tombstones at the end where you connected to the hot wire had two wires coming out of each tombstone. Can this procedure be used if the tombstones only had one wire coming out of each tombstone? Like a shunted tombstone?
As long as you follow the wiring diagram in the video description above, shunted or non-shunted will work. However, we have found that the majority of LED T8 or T12 fluorescent fixtures tend use shunted tombstones. Hope that helps :)
@@Totallightingsupply Thanks, that helps a lot.
I have a fixture using F48T12-CW-HO BULBS. These have a different base . I would like to change the bases to tombstone type and replace with LED ‘s. I don’t ned high output devices. Is there a kit for this?
I am sorry we do not have a retrofit kit for those type of fluorescent fixtures. However, an electrician might be able to rewire your fixture to accept LED version of the F48T12-CW-HO bulbs.
So, the same tombstones we’re used for fluorescent and LED? Just double checking since I’m not very good with this stuff
That is correct. Just make sure the existing tombstones are in proper working condition 🙂 Have a blessed New Year!
This is the first time something doesnot work for me. My wires weren't long enough so I had to buy 2 wires white and black taped them up took balast out what do you think it could be
First, make sure you have the correct LED T8 Tubes. This video is for converting to dual end powered LED T8 tubes. It will not work with single end powered LED T8 tubes. Then I would check to make sure you are getting power to the LED tubes. Get a voltage multi-meter to check the tombstones / sockets to make sure there is power. Hope that helps 🙂
Thank you
@@genevievevalle3286 You are welcome 😊
Before I found this video, I went ahead and replace 2-tube (48")T8 fluorescent lights with 2 LED tubes that I got at home depot that said for T8. I didn't have to do any of this conversion. Why is that? Do I need to be concerned about anything done wrong?
Sounds like you purchased Type-A tubes that rely on the ballast for power 🙂
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have a question. When you wire the light like this with all hot on one side and all neutral on the other, it does not matter whether the tombstones are shunted or non-shunted?
As along as you follow the wiring diagram making sure power is flowing properly to the tube it should not matter the type of tombstone you are using. Keep in mind shunted tombstones are electrically separated and may require jumping so that both tabs that contact the tube pins are providing power. We always recommend consulting a local licensed electrician to make sure local code is followed and connections and wring are done correctly. Hope that helps 🙂
I have a plug and play T8 Led tube, can I still use this method to bypass ballast and connect directly ?
Typically no but if you have a Universal / A+B LED T8 Tube like then ones here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/t8-led-lamps/universal-compatible-led-t8-tubes-type-a-b.html than it will work with this retrofit method.
@@Totallightingsupply Thanks for the quick reply ! I will check.
I have a T12 fluorescent 1tube light. I followed the directions to convert to a T8 LED. After the connections, I have power to the wires but my light does not work. ????
There are lots of variables but make sure the LED tube is a Type-B not a Type-A. We see this common mistake often. Type-B bypasses the ballast where as Type-A can only be used with the existing ballast. When in doubt contact the business you purchased the tube from for more information on the tube Hopefully that helps 🙂
Are the tombstones shunted or non-shunted? I assume it does not matter because two wires go into each one....
In this video the tombstones are shunted with the hot being connected to one side of the fixture's tombstone and the neutral to the opposite side. But a fixture with non-shunted tombstones can be wired the same as it would be electrically the same. It is always best to follow the wiring diagram supplied and when in doubt we recommend using a licensed electrician 🙂
Can I convert some fixtures in my shop to LED and leave others with the old ballast-type arrangement??
That shouldn't be a problem 🙂
@@Totallightingsupply Thanks!
Im guessing that since the bulbs plug into 110 volts that the bulbs step down the voltage that the LED's like?
Correct. The LED T8 Tubes in this video have it's own driver to regulate the voltage to the LED's liking 🙂
Im wanting to do this to the small light fixture over my bathroom mirror, but it has a starter in it as well?
If it's fluorescent there is a ballast to power the light 🙂
@@Totallightingsupply right, its a small squarish thing, but the one wire runs from the ballast to to the starter then from the starter to the tombstone...i think ill just buy a new fixture...lol...
@@ToddYoungonline There are so many light fixtures out there that it makes it difficult to know what would be best without being there on site 🙂 So a new fixture may be the best choice as an electrician can be costly 😊 Have a happy new year!
I get it for a single ballast. I have two ballast there are two fixtures next to each other with two t12 each. one ballast in each fixtures how do I convert.
Checkout our helpful guide that steps you through the process of what you will need when converting Fluorescent T8 or T12 to LED. It talks about dual ballasts 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/fast-fluorescent-to-led-t8-conversion-tool.html
This is very interesting but what if you have no starter mine is a single light strip
Hard to say what the electrical setup is for your project but for these old 4ft T12 or T8 fluorescent fixtures the video will help with a retrofit application.
Can I mix match LED with Regular Tube Florescent light fixtures? In my kitchen ceiling lights, I have a total of 3 DUAL T12 Florescent Tubes. Can I replace only ONE set with LED and the remaining TWO DUAL T12 Florescent tubes will stay active. All 3 DUAL Tubes used only ONE POWER ON/OFF Switch. Will there be a long term effect on the LED lights? Please advise
The tubes used in this video you will not be able to mix and match fluorescent and LED tubes. We offer a universal Type A+B LED T8 Tube that works with many existing T8 electronic ballasts but not T12. Best thing is to start here as it will help you find the right LED tube for your application www.totalbulklighting.com/fast-fluorescent-to-led-t8-conversion-tool.html 🙂
Hi. I went on website. I didn’t see a complete refit kit for a T-8 do you have (4)one sided,non shunted tombstones, and (4)five or more wire quick connects. (4) 4’ 5000k daylight bulbs. As one complete kit? I saw T-12 double end,or shunted kits for 50. I’d rather the one side bulbs 4 ft. Peace
We do carry single end powered LED T8 tubes but this video is not the retrofit method to use to correctly wire them. We do not recommend retrofitting to use single end powered LED T8 tubes. However, here are our single end powered kits 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/retrofit-kits/t8-led-4-foot-kits.html - Here is the video on how to retrofit single end 👉 th-cam.com/video/Zjw2UXVJaS0/w-d-xo.html - Also we have a conversion tool that helps better explain the difference between the two types of retrofit methods here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/fast-fluorescent-to-led-t8-conversion-tool.html - Hope this helps 🙂
If you shut off the circuit breaker, how would a plug-in light work? Just a thought.
That's my problem, one loooong extension cord to the basement.
Can one mix the two though? Say, have a coloured LED and your normal fluorescent tube? Will that work? Please assist.
In this video, the type of conversion shown here prevents you from using fluorescent tubes. So you can not have LED tubes and fluorescent tubes together. Hope that helps 🙂
@@Totallightingsupply In this particular connection or in general?
I bought a pack of 2 LED at Walmart but it only works with the ballast ,The moment I delete the ballast it won't work.Can you tell me why?I did the wiring right and checked the voltage it is 125 volts so must be the LED is made for ballast to work.
The retrofit method shown in this video is strictly for Type-B LED T8 tubes which require the ballast to be removed. If the tubes you purchased require the ballast it sounds like you have Type-A tubes that are designed to work with a ballast. Hope that helps 🙂
Hi... Nice Video EXCEPT at the end you rush thru "single-ended" Double-ended" and one more that you flashed by so quickly I did not catch. What's the story please with the different "ends"
Maybe this video might help 👉th-cam.com/video/28YBLBNmhKo/w-d-xo.html 🙂
I did this like you did and nothing. The t8’s I have says power with electronic ballasts only. Is there a difference
Sounds like you have the wrong LED T8 tubes for the retrofit method you used. The tubes you are using sound like Type-A tubes that require an electronic ballast to operate. The video is demonstrating Type-B dual powered or double powered LED T8 tubes where the ballast has been bypassed and in the video completely removed. Maybe you can exchange the tubes for dual powered Type-B.
you are correct. got the right ones and they work perfectly. thanks
@@Totallightingsupply
@@slim22nun So glad to hear things are working great! Have a blessed week 🙂
Are these non shunted sockets? I understand that led ballast bypass use non shunted.
Please see our website that better explains the difference between Double End Powered Tubes as shown in this video and Single End Powered tubes that require non-shunted sockets here 👉www.totalbulklighting.com/led-t8-double-end-powered-tubes-vs-single-end.html
Couldn't be easier, super satisfied with the kit, and it only took a few minutes :) Thanks
Glad to hear our kit and video helped make it an easy install! Have a blessed day 🙂
I wonder if I could do my under cabinet minis. I don't see any 12" parts though.
We do not sell parts to under cabinet lights at this time only complete fixtures.
@@Totallightingsupply I restore antique lighting and use B&B for parts, gas to electric conversions, lol. Just a hundred years behind the times.
@@zootybeano Gotcha, LOL 😊 Sounds very interesting and challenging too 🙂 Most of our T8 / T12 Fluorescent parts are specific to converting to fluorescent to LED. We do offer a variety of low voltage electronic transformers with small form factors where many of our customers have used them to prolong the life of their light fixtures, saving them from the landfill. Here's a link to those 👉 www.totaltransformers.com/electronic-transformers.html
Notice this conversion is for *double-ended* power tubes (2:40).
Yes that is correct, this video is for double / dual end powered tubes or our new universal LED t8 tubes found here 👉 th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html
Why do I need the push connector can’t I wire nut the wires together?
Yes you can use wire nuts but if the wire nuts are too small the push connector makes it easy to fit up to 5 wires without issue 🙂
This video is so simple and easy to follow. In this video, the LED tubes are Single End or Double End?
Sorry, just found you have mentioned that your are using double ended tubes. Thank you.
@@charlesyue3891 No worries! Glad you found it 🙂
Just an FYI, you don't remove the spring clip, you just turn it 90 degrees to remove the panel.
Thank you for sharing 🙂
This ballast bypass install on liner led lamp is dangerous due to the sockets not being rated for it. I checked with Leviton and talked to an engineer and he confirmed that the sockets are not rated for it.. Bi pin lamps make limited contact in the socket which overheats and melts, out here in California I've see 5 fires do to this install one burnt half a Bed,Bath,and Beyond down. On liner led lamp alway have an led driver or fluorescent compatible ballast to protect the sockets. You can do a ballast bypass on CFL lamps as the pins are making a 360 degree contact. A little background I'm a 25 year electrician working for one of the largest electrical contractors in Sacramento.
Interesting point. The lamps are UL approved to be used in this manner. The question I would have in those 5 cases you mention is were the fixtures wired correctly and were the lamps rated for the application? Thanks for sharing your concern 🙂
They now make LED lamps that use the ballast. No rewire necessary. Occasionally an older ballast will need to be replaced if they don't come back on when the switch is cycled or after power goes out.
You are right and it makes it super easy. However, not every project is the same and a direct replacement won't work. That is why we offer the universal Type A+B bulb that works without wiring and with retrofitting. It's a great way to convert to LED and when the ballast fails you can still use the tube with rewiring like shown in this video. We did a video on this a few months back. You can see how that tube works here 👉 th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html 🙂
What is the brand or model of the wire strippers you are using?
We are using Klein Tools Katapult 11063W in this video 🙂
Does this lights work on the emergency stairs lights?
There are led tubes that are designed specifically for emergency lights and the led tubes we sell are not designed for emergency use.
T-8 or T-12 Tube Ends = the Same Size 👍 woooooo
Can I do this with pulg and play LED tube's?
If by plug and play you are referring to the direct lamp replacement LED T8 tubes those require the ballast to be installed and working properly. You do not want to retrofit the fixture in any way. So following the retrofit process in this video will prevent your DRL / plug n play tubes to not work.
However, there are universal LED T8 tubes that are plug n play, A and B type compatible so you can use them in almost any popular retrofit method applied to a fluorescent T8 or T12 fixture.
It is best to know exactly what type of LET Tubes you have. Hope this helps 🙂
@Totallightingsupply thank you so much, very helpful
@@Drag0nD33s You're very welcome 🙂
I bought a 4 foot led fixture and converted it to T12 fluorescent.
Curious, why would you do that?
How can use plug & play t8 LED bulbs without ballast? How can I re-wiring to use plug & paly tube without ballast?
Plug & Play only T8 LED tubes require the ballast. You can use the universal Type-A+B and when the ballast fails you can retrofit like in this video and continue to use your tube assuming the tubes have not failed.
TYYYYY Fond this video when searching for why the brand new LED T8 bulbs I just bought were not working. Figured they were just plug and play.
You're very welcome 🙂
Are those existing tombstones non-shunted?
The tombstones are shunted 🙂
Where are these quick connectors available? Cannot find them here in stores in Canada. Are they not approved by CSA? Do not see them on Amazon either.
What to do if you have an emergence lighting system in your Fluorescent lights?
Best thing to do in this situation is talk with a local licensed electrician as these LED tubes are not rated to be used as emergency lighting.
Just finished removing the ballast, but the bulbs are dim not bright. Of course after I removed the ballast I noticed the bulbs said, “Ballast compatible”. Any advice?
Sounds like you have Type-A LED T8 bulbs which require the ballast to work. If you used the retrofit method shown in this video you have a Dual End Powered method and will need Type-B Double End Powered LED T8 tubes. Thankfully we sell a Universal LED T8 Bulb that will work in all 3 popular retrofit methods including the Dual End Powered method shown in this video. You can find those tubes here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/t8-led-lamps/universal-compatible-led-t8-tubes-type-a-b.html - Hope this helps 🙂
Thanks for the video, it's great. One question, the doble ended tube use shunted or none shunted tombstone?
You're very welcome 🙂 As long as the wiring diagram is followed correctly you can use both but typically the double end tubes are used with shunted tombstones.
So one side of the tube is positive and the other side is negative ?
The double end powered LED T8 tubes we sell can be inserted either direction 🙂
is this wiring for shunted or non-shunted tombstones?
Shunted tombstones are used in the video. However, if you follow the wiring diagram non-shunted can be used too. Just takes a little electrical know how to make it work 🙂 Shunted makes it super fast and easy. www.totalbulklighting.com/downloads/dl/file/id/1215/led_t8_double_end_power_wire_diagram.pdf
So you can't use dimmers with these, what if they want dimmers?
You will need to find LED tubes that are made to dim.
Does this work with shunted and non-shunted tombstones?
It can depending on how your wiring is setup for the non-shunted tombstones. Best thing is to make sure you follow the wiring diagram linked in the video description and if still uncertain we strongly recommend using an electrician. Hope this helps 🙂
Great Video! My light fixture, the ballast has 2 wires on one side and 4 on the other. The neutral side termination will have 5 wires, the hot side will have 3 wires. Will this be acceptable?
As long as the electrical follows the wire diagram shown here www.totalbulklighting.com/downloads/dl/file/id/1215/led_t8_double_end_power_wire_diagram.pdf then it should work just fine :)
Do you have to change out the tombstones?
Not when you are performing the dual end retrofit method as shown in this video. If the tombstones are brittle or damaged we recommend replacing them 🙂
My fittings (all four of them) do not have a ballast box. It has a bayonet "starter" for each tube......
Hmm. Sounds like this retrofit method will not work with your fixture 😔
@@Totallightingsupply All I did (re instructions) is replace the "starter" and place the LED tube. Also had to put a sticker on that only LED tubes must be used. for replacement in the future.
@@allanmanley6340 Glad you were able to make the conversion work 🙂
How do you convert non-shunted into shunted sockets? The LED tubes I bought work for shunted...my sockets are non-shunted
It really depends on the tube. I would contact the business who sold you the tubes but you may have to return the tubes or get new sockets.
wow this is stupid simple. i just ordered enough for 4 bulb replacement. thanks!
You're welcome! Glad you found our video helpful 🙂
Is there a way to rewire a fixture to accept both single *and* double-ended tubes? I would think that if tube manufacturers followed some simple standards, this would be very easy to accomplish. After all, a double-ended tube only needs to use one pin on each end. An industry standard would be needed to determine which one. This "should" be sooo easy!
No need for special retrofit wiring if you go with the double end method and Type A+B tubes. With the newer more advanced Type A+B LED tubes that are both single end and dual end powered in one tube you just need to wire for the double end retrofit method and your done.
See our video on that here th-cam.com/video/xPOu-jSTrPc/w-d-xo.html
Hope that helps 🙂
I have what I believe is a important question ???
Can I use an off the shelf double ended t8 LED ???
The reason I ask is because the package says ballest dependent ?
Any Type-B (ballast bypass) double end powered LED T8 lamp will work with the retrofit method in this video. Sounds like you have a Type-A LED tube that requires the t8 ballast to be electrically connected to the fluorescent fixture. Type-A will not work with the retrofit method shown in this video. I hope that helps clarify 🙂
What about the whole shunted versus non-shunted tombstones? Also, is this process the same for the single pin tombstones? Thanks
sara wood I watched another conversion video where the gentleman retrofit from shunted to non shunted on single ended bulbs. First thing I was thinking when I started this and he didn’t change the tombstones! lol
I have type A, mistake yes, but how can I rewire? Ballast keep shutting down. Now what? Conversion kit?
If you plan to retrofit like in our video here you will need Type-B double end powered LED tubes. We have a kit to do that here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/retrofit-kits/ez-t8-led-4-foot-kits.html 🙂