Can you put LED tube lights in a fluorescent fixture?

You have fluorescent troffers or strip lights, and you’re wondering if you can change them out for something that’s better for the environment, or if you’ll have to use a different type of fixture. The good news is that you can use LEDs in your fixture.

Do I need to remove the ballast to use an LED bulb?

The power going into the bulb is regulated by a component called a driver, which is not required for an LEDs light.

Is it worth changing fluorescent tubes to LED?

Replacing fluorescent tubes with LEDs is a low-cost, energy- efficient lighting option. The quality and lifespan of the lights will be improved by the use of the LEDs. Increased lifespan is one of the reasons that led to the popularity of LEDs.

What happens if you put LED light in with ballast?

It is possible to destroy the LEDs. The fluorescent lights use a high starting voltage of around 600 V to start their lamps. It lasts for fractions of a second and then drops to the normal line voltage. It could be destroyed if the circuit tolerances are too high.

Do I still need a starter with an LED tube?

The tubes can be fixed without a starter and without the need for a ballast. Home offices, garages, and storage spaces are some of the places where the LEDs are used.

How do I know if my ballast is compatible with LED?

You can take a photo of the fixture by turning the light on. If there are no dark bands on the image, you can use an electronic ballast that will work with drop-in LEDs.

Which is cheaper to run LED or fluorescent?

The energy-efficiency of the lighting is higher with the use of LEDs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a 12 watt light is equivalent to a 15 watt fluorescent light. The amount of power used by LEDs is 20% less than before. Ultra violet light is emitted by fluorescent bulbs.

Are LED tube lights brighter than fluorescent?

You don’t get exposed to harmful rays such as UV/IV rays that can damage your eyes and cause skin allergies, and the light is brighter than fluorescent tubes, which makes them a better choice.

Do plug and play LED tubes need a ballast?

The plug and play lights look and work the same as normal fluorescent tubes. Plug and play tube lights can be used without a ballast, which makes it easy to replace a fluorescent tube with them. It’s simple to install and doesn’t need any modifications.

Will a fluorescent ballast work with LED bulbs?

One-for-one swap out of the original linear fluorescent lamp is probably what you’re imagining. There is no need to change the fluorescent lamp in order for this lamp to work.

Are LED tube compatible with ballast?

The lamps run on existing LFL electronic instant-start or programmed start ballasts and are equipped with internal drivers. The tubes can be used as a type B lamp in a fixture that is re-wired to ignore the ballast.

How do I know if my ballast is compatible with LED?

You can take a photo of the fixture by turning the light on. If there are no dark bands on the image, you can use an electronic ballast that will work with drop-in LEDs.