Wiring T8 Led Bulbs Without Ballast

4 t8 will fit in 4 t12 as long as it is bi pin type bulb and not spring loaded sockets.

Wiring t8 led bulbs without ballast.

With shunted sockets you are utilizing both sockets to complete the circuit. Our lighting experts can help you find direct wire led tubes if you re ready to tackle bypassing the ballast or plug and play if. Plug and play t8 led pros and cons ul type a plug and play led tubes type a pros. Remove ballast leave other socket dead preferably grounded and install direct wire led bulb.

Cut back additional wiring on opposite side of ballast as the led tube lamp only requires power at one end. Wiring diagram how to bypass ballast for led tube. Choosing the best retrofit led can be a daunting task. 1 direct wire or ballast bypass led tubes.

In many t8 fixtures the ballast is covered by a casing and the t8 tubes are on top of it meaning you need to take out the tubes and unscrew the casing to get to the ballast. Simplicity for installer the lamp snaps into the existing fixture without any wiring modifications meaning installation can be done by virtually anyone as long as your existing ballast is compatible. Rather than building expensive circuitry within for the ballast to function this option enables the ballast to be bypassed entirely by the user. Also available in single ended ballast bypass configurations.

If sockets will not match bi pin bulb simply replace socket with twist in bi pin sockets and do as above. Remove any covers case lenses or lamps that block your access to the ballast and set them aside. Its purpose is to show you step by step how to convert your current 4 foot t8 or t12 fluorescent tube light fixture to use the starled ballast. Also known as type b the most commonly installed is the direct wire or ballast bypass option.

Reduces energy use vs type a eliminates the need to check ballast compatibility. See product specification sheets for more information existing fixture is wired to bypass the ballast. The non shunted socket will allow you to utilize single end power t8 led bulbs. So if you re ready to upgrade to led tube lights give us a call at 1 800 624 4488.

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