EZ LED T8 Fluorescent 2-Tube light Conversion in 5 minutes or less by Total Bulk Lighting
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Convert your old T8 or T12 fluorescent 2-tube lights to energy saving bright T8 LED tubes with our affordable easy to install EZ retrofit kits. Complete with LED tubes, sockets and conversion label our kits are designed to work with 1, 2, 3 or 4 lamp fluorescent fixtures. We have seen this conversion performed in 3-5 minutes. Our detailed video guide demonstrates how to quickly and easily install our new double end powered LED conversion kit in existing T8 or T12 fluorescent light fixtures. Make sure you place the retrofit warning label in a location easily seen by anyone changing the lamps out.
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@williambeatty5779 8 днів тому
Only a superior mind could have produced such an outstandingly clear and concise instructional video about this confusing topic.
@ggebhard1 2 роки тому
I've watched all the conversion videos on UKposts 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!!
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
Awh, thank you for the 🏆 and you're very welcome 🙂
@kennyc388 11 місяців тому
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 !!
@Totallightingsupply 11 місяців тому
Glad to hear our video was helpful 🙂
@VeganRod 3 роки тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are glad to hear it was easy to install and brings brighter light to your garage 😃
@cindykaye3152 5 років тому
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!
@Totallightingsupply 5 років тому
We are so glad our video was easier to follow 😃 We try to keep it simple 🙂
@wongcheekiong3013 3 роки тому
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@petersack5074 3 роки тому
@@Totallightingsupply KISS method.......keep it simple, folks...
@johnscott1057 2 роки тому
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-)
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
You're very welcome! So glad our video helped 😊
@enrichingexchanges 5 років тому
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 UKposts is made for.
@Totallightingsupply 5 років тому
We are so glad our video helped! We agree, UKposts is a great resource for projects like this 👍
@scottb_02 4 роки тому
Enriching Exchanges originally it was, now it’s made for ads.. lol
@democracyforall 3 роки тому
@@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.
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
@@democracyforall 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 👉ukposts.info/have/v-deo/sICAqWOhioqjsZc.html
@jimscimonetti1457 3 роки тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
You are very welcome! Glad our video was helpful 🙂
@JosephusAD70 2 роки тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
Glad to hear you found our video helpful 🙂
@mtcp122 2 роки тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
Glad our video was helpful to you 🙂
@mikesawyer1336 4 роки тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
Glad our video could help 🙂
@huttarl 3 роки тому
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".
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
So glad our video was helpful 🙂
@charlesgwyn2115 2 роки тому
Ordered twice - these work great and so easy to install.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
So glad to hear! Thank you for sharing your experience 🙂
@manny7886 Рік тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
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 🙂
@DANNYO53 2 роки тому
Your video was the easiest to follow of them all. Direct to the point and brief, what more can you ask for?!
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
Glad you found our video helpful and informative 🙂
@ralphlouks3633 Рік тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
You're very welcome! So glad to hear you found our video helpful 🙂
@thorgen_ironside5279 Рік тому
Couldn't be easier, super satisfied with the kit, and it only took a few minutes :) Thanks
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
Glad to hear our kit and video helped make it an easy install! Have a blessed day 🙂
@ChedWick05 5 років тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 5 років тому
You're very welcome 🙂
@paulkopacz5051 10 місяців тому
Thanks. I was a little confused about the T sizes and you clear that up!
@Totallightingsupply 10 місяців тому
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!
@randycornelius9679 Рік тому
Best instruction out there. Didn’t over complicate it (coming from a guy who tends to over complicate / analyze things). 👍👍👍
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
Glad you enjoyed our video 🙂
@troni8926 3 роки тому
Great Video! very easy to follow .. You guys do a wonderful job! Actually makes me want to try an electrical project.. !!
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
Thank you! Glad our video helps build your confidence 😃
@patrickp9651 Рік тому
Excellent! Short and concise. Thanks for posting this video.
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
@Adamdiggs20 Рік тому
Best video I’ve seen. Easy to understand and simple instructions. Thanks a million
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
So glad to hear our video was helpful! Have a blessed week 🙂
@rrussell39 Рік тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
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 🙂
@rickrparker Рік тому
Removing the ballast also makes it easier to hold the fixture to re-mount to the ceiling.
@jmaier21 5 місяців тому
Just what I needed, Thank you.
@ladykenja2700 4 роки тому
- Good video. I like the 'plug in' connectors.
@Totallightingsupply 4 роки тому
Glad you liked the video 🙂
@Electronics61 5 років тому
I really like this double ended T8 bulbs. Makes installation just a snap
@Totallightingsupply 5 років тому
We couldn't agree more with you Electronics61 👍
@sunriseprintingsigns5263 2 роки тому
Wow, after 8 video’s, this is the easiest explanation
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
So glad our video was easy to follow 🙂
@sunlite9759 2 роки тому
Finally a good wiring explanation.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
Glad you found it informative 🙂
@werdwerdus 2 роки тому
wow this is stupid simple. i just ordered enough for 4 bulb replacement. thanks!
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
You're welcome! Glad you found our video helpful 🙂
@emadalebrahim 7 місяців тому
Good teaching , Thank you
@Totallightingsupply 7 місяців тому
Thank you for the feedback and glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
@jstntym42 Рік тому
Very easy. Just make sure you have the right type bulbs.
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
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!
@rossjordan3312 2 роки тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
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 ukposts.info/have/v-deo/sICAqWOhioqjsZc.html - Have a blessed day!
@theresagriffin5069 Рік тому
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?
@eddieornelas9631 2 роки тому
U explained it sooo freakin awesome. Have a great day night whatever hoss. Thank you!!!!!
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
You're very welcome! Glad you liked the video. Have a blessed day 🙂
@dancar02 5 місяців тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 5 місяців тому
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 😊
@dancar02 5 місяців тому
@@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.
@davidsoper631 2 роки тому
Very useful video, clearly explained, thanks.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
You're very welcome! Glad you found our video helpful 🙂
@davemi00 3 роки тому
T-8 or T-12 Tube Ends = the Same Size 👍 woooooo
@jonsimas7972 2 роки тому
Thank you.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
You're very welcome 😊
@n9wox 5 років тому
There's usually a strip gauge on the push-in connector box.
@dezertraider 4 роки тому
THANK YOU
@Totallightingsupply 4 роки тому
You're welcome 🙂
@khairolzamankadri32 2 роки тому
T.q of yr sweet explaination, i try do it for my working table. My son out station is electrician but this info us good for me to try the installation job....safety first . Take out or off switch the power suply
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
Glad you found our video informative 🙂
@michaelcollins1899 5 років тому
That is good info i didn't know. ..i have t12 and t8 and didnt know i can convert with the same bulb for both
@Totallightingsupply 5 років тому
Glad our video could help 🙂 If you need additional wiring help you can find our wiring diagram here www.totalbulklighting.com/downloads/dl/file/id/1215/product/8700/led_t8_double_end_power_wire_diagram.pdf - Have a Happy New Year 🎉
@benaparmasar9177 5 років тому
Michael Collins 2
@court6824 5 років тому
I have a neutral wire running between two tombstones one the one end does this make a difference on weather I make that end my hot end or neutral end? Great video by the way!!!
@court6824 5 років тому
Also I'm using double ended LEDs if that helps
@sunlite9759 Рік тому
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,
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
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 🙂
@hoov1998 Рік тому
Great job very helpful, but it took more then 5 minutes 👍
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
Glad you found our video helpful! Once you get the swing of things this type of retrofit can happen very fast compered to the single end method 🙂
@ne2448 4 роки тому
I used led ready tubes and just put them in not removed or rewiring anything works just fine.
@Totallightingsupply 4 роки тому
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
@andreisablinskis 3 роки тому
Love it cheers
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
Glade you loved our video 😃
@Matawitepui 2 роки тому
Thanks for the video, it's great. One question, the doble ended tube use shunted or none shunted tombstone?
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
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.
@69bobr 9 місяців тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 9 місяців тому
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 🙂
@shwndh Рік тому
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?
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
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 🙂
@williefrance8190 3 роки тому
Nice
@davidseelbinder543 3 роки тому
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?
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
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 :)
@mtbostic776511763 4 роки тому
Hi total lighting guy's :-). OMG what an Awesome tutorial. Straight to the point :-)! I was in the process of deciding whether to convert my fluorescent to an LED. My issue is that I just recently purchased several 8 watt 12 inch T5 fluorescent bulbs and need to know if I change the fixture over, will I be able to use those bulbs, or does your company carry this size in LED? Also, is the LED brighter than the fluorescent? I need brightness under my kitchen cabinets and cost effective options....Please advise...Thanks
@Totallightingsupply 4 роки тому
Unfortunately we do not carry a 12 inch t5 LED tube for retrofit applications. We do provide LED under cabinet lights which you can find here: www.totalrecessedlighting.com/under-cabinet-lighting.html We find LED is typically brighter but you have to look at the lumens of the LED and fluorescent to know if you will have a brighter LED.
@zootybeano 3 роки тому
@@Totallightingsupply I need five 12" WARM white undercounter and one 24", so maybe I can repair the one 12" flouro that quit. Tiny ballast?
@theintruder77 Рік тому
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.
@roddycreswell8613 2 роки тому
I bought a 4 foot led fixture and converted it to T12 fluorescent.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
Curious, why would you do that?
@noonecares8403 3 роки тому
That’s a very good keystone ballast. Do you still have it? And, do you have a bulb for a 35 watt sox low pressure sodium light?
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
We recycled the ballast. You can find all our HPS bulbs here 👇 www.totalbulklighting.com/legacy-products/hid-lamps/high-pressure-sodium-hps.html
@gregg-wb8yys517 2 роки тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
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
@gregg-wb8yys517 2 роки тому
@@Totallightingsupply Thanks for the info.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
@@gregg-wb8yys517 You're very welcome! Have a blessed rest of your week 🙂
@Visionery1 4 роки тому
This seems to be the method our tube supplier recommends, i.e. remove the ballast, retain the shunted tombstones. Ballast manufacturers can't be happy about the LED tubes being rolled out.
@belafre Рік тому
Awesome!!!
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
Glad you liked our video 🙂
@sjsphotog 2 роки тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
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 🙂
@Padoot-xs7rh 5 років тому
What video , if any, do you have for LED emergency 4ft t8 bulbs? They are wired up differently, right?
@Totallightingsupply 5 років тому
At this time we do not have a video on emergency LED 4ft T8 lamps 🙁
@mayolamayola9472 4 роки тому
What happens if i do not remove the ballast or that machine inside?
@huttarl 3 роки тому
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?
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
No, for dual end powered tubes or universal LED t8 tubes we sell it does not matter which side is hot or neutral 🙂
@frankmarburger6587 5 років тому
Absolute question is the question is removing the ballast making it led or removing the ballast and replacing the LED bulb looks awesome I would like to try this thanks for the uploads
@mj1s735 5 років тому
If you remove the ballast you can no longer use florescent tubes with the fixture. I just brought some LED tubes that can work with or without a ballast. When I do my next conversion I might just take the ballast out this time. Less noise and I am sure the ballast also uses and in the case of the LED tubes wastes energy.
@johnkowalkowski4269 3 роки тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
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 👉 ukposts.info/have/v-deo/sICAqWOhioqjsZc.html 🙂
@25924637 3 роки тому
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?
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
Yes, this was our mistake. It should go on the outside of the ballast cover 😊
@mikethemanc9077 3 роки тому
Cheers
@charlesyue3891 2 роки тому
This video is so simple and easy to follow. In this video, the LED tubes are Single End or Double End?
@charlesyue3891 2 роки тому
Sorry, just found you have mentioned that your are using double ended tubes. Thank you.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
@@charlesyue3891 No worries! Glad you found it 🙂
@deankay4434 5 років тому
It would have been better to show these smaller daylight bulbs, installed in a fixture, in a garage of workshop and turn them on. I can not speak for others, but I would like to see what the illumination appears in a real work situation. Thanks for the info.
@jeanmarielouis7839 2 роки тому
You have not been talking about the condenser present in old fluorescent circuit. Does it need to be removed?
@rlemoyne007 6 місяців тому
If you mean starters, yes they need to be removed. You need to re-establish the contact to the pin of the tube.
@ginsengjin Рік тому
Electricians quoted me couple thousand to do this job few years back for one of my property. I paid a couple hundred for him to do maybe 4 of the fixtures, I watched and realized how ridiculously easy it was and then I did the rest myself. Contractors in the US are such scammers.
@topgrain Рік тому
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@JCuervo330 3 роки тому
Can all of these be used outside? Like in shed/garage? I know they sell specific fluorescent bulbs for cold
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
I have them in my garage with no issues. The working temperature on the spec sheet says -4°F to 113°F
@United92GWhite Рік тому
So, the same tombstones we’re used for fluorescent and LED? Just double checking since I’m not very good with this stuff
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
That is correct. Just make sure the existing tombstones are in proper working condition 🙂 Have a blessed New Year!
@Popsm0ke 3 роки тому
When running a string of lights do they need to be run in series or parallel
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
That is something I would ask an electrician as they would be the best resource for your specific application 🙂
@lynngatrell7965 4 роки тому
If you shut off the circuit breaker, how would a plug-in light work? Just a thought.
@zootybeano 3 роки тому
That's my problem, one loooong extension cord to the basement.
@ebones6957 6 місяців тому
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?
@Totallightingsupply 6 місяців тому
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.
@frogfoot198 2 роки тому
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?
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
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 :)
@frogfoot198 2 роки тому
@@Totallightingsupply Thanks, that helps a lot.
@stevewhaley6246 2 місяці тому
My fixtures are plug in with pull chains for on/off and not direct wired. Will this conversion work for them?
@Totallightingsupply 2 місяці тому
As long as you follow the wiring diagram located in the video description that is the key to a successful retrofit 🙂
@totiegarcia 2 роки тому
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
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
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 🙂
@anthony661990 5 років тому
So these that you used are double ended?
@Totallightingsupply 5 років тому
Yes, that is correct. These are Double End Powered LED T8 tubes used in this video 🙂
@kurtkyre 4 роки тому
Hi! I am about to convert my shop lights to led, I have four, 4 tube fixtures. Do you have quick connectors for this?
@Totallightingsupply 4 роки тому
You can find our quick connectors here 👉www.totalbulklighting.com/5-wire-push-in-wire-connector.html
@kurtkyre 4 роки тому
@@Totallightingsupply Thank you for the reply! I ended up recycling the twist on connectors that were already there. Sad part, my electrician buddy forgot to get me his contractor discount, so I paid way too much for my tubes.
@MobilePetDOcs 4 роки тому
I have 8 foot HO bulbs in both the garage and our barn. do you sell that type of connector end?
@Totallightingsupply 4 роки тому
We do offer a solution but unfortunately this kit is for single end powered LED T8 tubes. You can find out more here 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/retrofit-kits/t8-led-8-foot-kits.html
@russellhowell9854 Рік тому
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?
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
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 🙂
@russellhowell9854 Рік тому
@@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?
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
@@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 🙂
@russellhowell9854 Рік тому
@@Totallightingsupply Thanks
@stevenrasmussen23 4 роки тому
I did exactly as the video lays out. I actually have the same keystone light fixture. When I turn the light on, they turn on, but they're incredibly dim. I'm using GE Led bulbs I got from the home improvement store. Do bulbs differ?
@Totallightingsupply 4 роки тому
Yes, bulbs do differ. Some LED dims. Some LED does not. It's so important to know what the bulb's lumens, color temperature, CRI, double end powered, single end powered. There are so many variables and most online stores just sell a product with little to no support. It helps to talk with someone who knows the product in a market flooded by huge quality differences.
@stevenrasmussen23 4 роки тому
@@Totallightingsupply I guess i should have prefaced my comment with this small bit of information. Before I retrofitted anything I first installed the led bulbs in the original fixture with the ballast in place. They came on, and were very bright, but they would only stay on for 2 or 3 seconds then they would go out. Which is what brought me to this UKposts video. What kind of bulb do I need to buy to run in this retrofitted setup?
@Totallightingsupply 4 роки тому
@@stevenrasmussen23 This video deals with retrofitting for double end powered LED T8 lamps. Meaning the power comes into the LED at each end. You may have purchased single end where the power comes in at only 1 end. Single end LED tubes will not work in this retrofit application.
@stevenrasmussen23 4 роки тому
@@Totallightingsupply Okay. Thanks. I'll take them back and see what they have. Do you offer them?
@Totallightingsupply 4 роки тому
@@stevenrasmussen23 We offer an easy kit that includes the lamps that is used in the video. You can find it here www.totalbulklighting.com/retrofit-kits/ez-t8-led-4-foot-kits.html
@illest_street_cars1907 4 роки тому
Can I tie the wire together if I dont have the quick connection clips?
@Totallightingsupply 4 роки тому
You will need to consult with an electrician in your area regarding your local code but we always make wire connections with approved wire connectors. Unprotected bare electrical wire is extremely dangerous.
@larryhardin3985 10 місяців тому
WOW!
@Totallightingsupply 10 місяців тому
Hopefully that's a WOW because the video was helpful 😊
@ggolds5 2 роки тому
What do I do if the end of the bulb and ballast has the ONE nipple type connection??. Does that work the same way?.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
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 🙂
@mandolinman2006 3 роки тому
I have a question. 8 have some old 8' fixtures with the single pin connectors. I kinda want to keep them using 8'bulbs but want to convert them to led since the old fluorescent bulbs that size are hard to find. Got any products like this?
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
We do offer a 8-foot option here but it is not compatible with all 8' fixtures so make sure yours is compatible 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/retrofit-kits/t8-led-8-foot-kits.html
@ajscott3988 2 роки тому
Perfect "That's what she said" @ 4:00 🤣
@robertodebeers2551 2 роки тому
Can I convert some fixtures in my shop to LED and leave others with the old ballast-type arrangement??
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
That shouldn't be a problem 🙂
@robertodebeers2551 2 роки тому
@@Totallightingsupply Thanks!
@lonnymossey525 4 роки тому
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 ?
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
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 🙂
@tailslapguru 4 місяці тому
At 4:17 , you chose a neutral side and a hot side.does it matter which side you choose?
@Totallightingsupply 3 місяці тому
It does not matter which side you designate as a hot side or a neutral side for dual end powered LED t8 tubes. If you are unsure with retrofitting to LED we strongly recommend hiring a licensed electrician. Hope this helps 🙂
@julionegron8825 3 роки тому
Do you have to change out the tombstones?
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
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 🙂
@JobSalazar Рік тому
Does this lights work on the emergency stairs lights?
@Totallightingsupply Рік тому
There are led tubes that are designed specifically for emergency lights and the led tubes we sell are not designed for emergency use.
@martincruz9066 2 роки тому
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?
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
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. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/sICAqWOhioqjsZc.html maybe it will help shed some light on your situation 🙂
@dakineman 5 років тому
Nice video with one question. If I replace my florescent light with Led Double end lights, do I have to also replace the tombstone shunts to non-shunt? I think I have all the correct wiring according to your video but not sure about the shunts which you did not specified on your video. Please clarify this before I make an order.
@Totallightingsupply 5 років тому
You can utilize your existing tombstones when using our EZ LED T8 Double End retrofit kits. Just make sure you follow the wiring diagram that is on every kit on our website. I have linked to it here: www.totalbulklighting.com/downloads/dl/file/id/1215/led_t8_double_end_power_wire_diagram.pdf If you have any further questions please connect with us here as we respond much faster then to UKposts comments 👉 www.totalbulklighting.com/contacts/
@OG_Showtyme 5 років тому
@@Totallightingsupply are the ends of the bulbs positive and negative? Or does it matter?
@a2zalarms35 5 років тому
OG _showtyme does not really matter
@yewkiamakuahui2296 3 роки тому
You mentioned "T8 double-ended", so I suppose there are T8 single-ended tubes. Do you have a video for single-ended conversions?
@Totallightingsupply 3 роки тому
We do but the single end powered retrofit method is not the ideal way to retrofit fluorescent T8 or T12 fixtures. The double end powered retrofit method shown in this video is recommended but here's the single end video 👉 ukposts.info/have/v-deo/kpqoZouPjYCStGQ.html 🙂
@yewkiamakuahui2296 3 роки тому
@@Totallightingsupply ...Thank you.
@clarencehamil4628 2 роки тому
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.
@Totallightingsupply 2 роки тому
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
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