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]

Only a superior mind could have produced such an outstandingly clear and concise instructional video about this confusing topic.

[@Totallightingsupply]

Thank you for the kind words! Sounds like our video was very helpful for you 🙂

[@ggebhard1]

I've watched all the conversion videos on KZbin 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]

Awh, thank you for the 🏆 and you're very welcome 🙂

[@VeganRod]

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]

Thank you for sharing your experience! We are glad to hear it was easy to install and brings brighter light to your garage 😃

[@tipsclubs01]

All I can say is, WOW. I thought the Conversion to LED would be Expensive and Complicated. Thank You for the Great Video.

[@Totallightingsupply]

Glad you found our video helpful!

[@jimscimonetti1457]

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]

You are very welcome! Glad our video was helpful 🙂

[@enrichingexchanges]

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 KZbin is made for.

[@Totallightingsupply]

We are so glad our video helped! We agree, KZbin is a great resource for projects like this 👍

[@scottb_02]

Enriching Exchanges originally it was, now it’s made for ads.. lol

[@democracyforall]

@@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]

@@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 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/roGypmCgiLmlhsU

[@cindykaye3152]

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]

We are so glad our video was easier to follow 😃 We try to keep it simple 🙂

[@wongcheekiong3013]

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[@petersack5074]

@@Totallightingsupply KISS method.......keep it simple, folks...

[@johnscott1057]

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]

You're very welcome! So glad our video helped 😊

[@charlesgwyn2115]

Ordered twice - these work great and so easy to install.

[@Totallightingsupply]

So glad to hear! Thank you for sharing your experience 🙂

[@huttarl]

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]

So glad our video was helpful 🙂

[@mikesawyer1336]

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]

Glad our video could help 🙂

[@JosephusAD70]

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]

Glad to hear you found our video helpful 🙂

[@thorgen_ironside5279]

Couldn't be easier, super satisfied with the kit, and it only took a few minutes :) Thanks

[@Totallightingsupply]

Glad to hear our kit and video helped make it an easy install! Have a blessed day 🙂

[@kennyc388]

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]

Glad to hear our video was helpful 🙂

[@mtcp122]

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]

Glad our video was helpful to you 🙂

[@manny7886]

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]

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 🙂

[@paulkopacz5051]

Thanks. I was a little confused about the T sizes and you clear that up!

[@Totallightingsupply]

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!

[@Adamdiggs20]

Best video I’ve seen. Easy to understand and simple instructions. Thanks a million

[@Totallightingsupply]

So glad to hear our video was helpful! Have a blessed week 🙂

[@patrickp9651]

Excellent! Short and concise. Thanks for posting this video.

[@Totallightingsupply]

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

[@ralphlouks3633]

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]

You're very welcome! So glad to hear you found our video helpful 🙂

[@jmaier21]

Just what I needed, Thank you.

[@randycornelius9679]

Best instruction out there. Didn’t over complicate it (coming from a guy who tends to over complicate / analyze things). 👍👍👍

[@Totallightingsupply]

Glad you enjoyed our video 🙂

[@DANNYO53]

Your video was the easiest to follow of them all. Direct to the point and brief, what more can you ask for?!

[@Totallightingsupply]

Glad you found our video helpful and informative 🙂

[@davemi00]

T-8 or T-12 Tube Ends = the Same Size 👍 woooooo

[@troni8926]

Great Video! very easy to follow .. You guys do a wonderful job! Actually makes me want to try an electrical project.. !!

[@Totallightingsupply]

Thank you! Glad our video helps build your confidence 😃

[@ChedWick05]

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]

You're very welcome 🙂

[@sunlite9759]

Finally a good wiring explanation.

[@Totallightingsupply]

Glad you found it informative 🙂

[@sunriseprintingsigns5263]

Wow, after 8 video’s, this is the easiest explanation

[@Totallightingsupply]

So glad our video was easy to follow 🙂

[@rrussell39]

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]

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 🙂

[@werdwerdus]

wow this is stupid simple. i just ordered enough for 4 bulb replacement. thanks!

[@Totallightingsupply]

You're welcome! Glad you found our video helpful 🙂

[@ladykenja2700]

- Good video. I like the 'plug in' connectors.

[@Totallightingsupply]

Glad you liked the video 🙂

[@Electronics61]

I really like this double ended T8 bulbs. Makes installation just a snap

[@Totallightingsupply]

We couldn't agree more with you Electronics61 👍

[@davidsoper631]

Very useful video, clearly explained, thanks.

[@Totallightingsupply]

You're very welcome! Glad you found our video helpful 🙂

[@rossjordan3312]

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]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/roGypmCgiLmlhsU - Have a blessed day!

[@emadalebrahim]

Good teaching , Thank you

[@Totallightingsupply]

Thank you for the feedback and glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

[@eddieornelas9631]

U explained it sooo freakin awesome. Have a great day night whatever hoss. Thank you!!!!!

[@Totallightingsupply]

You're very welcome! Glad you liked the video. Have a blessed day 🙂

[@rickrparker]

Removing the ballast also makes it easier to hold the fixture to re-mount to the ceiling.

[@jstntym42]

Very easy. Just make sure you have the right type bulbs.

[@Totallightingsupply]

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!

[@jonsimas7972]

Thank you.

[@Totallightingsupply]

You're very welcome 😊

[@williefrance8190]

Nice

[@andreisablinskis]

Love it cheers

[@Totallightingsupply]

Glade you loved our video 😃

[@dezertraider]

THANK YOU

[@Totallightingsupply]

You're welcome 🙂

[@belafre]

Awesome!!!

[@Totallightingsupply]

Glad you liked our video 🙂

[@hoov1998]

Great job very helpful, but it took more then 5 minutes 👍

[@Totallightingsupply]

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 🙂

[@michaelcollins1899]

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]

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]

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[@khairolzamankadri32]

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]

Glad you found our video informative 🙂

[@dancar02]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@ne2448]

I used led ready tubes and just put them in not removed or rewiring anything works just fine.

[@Totallightingsupply]

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

[@sunlite9759]

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]

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 🙂

[@ajscott3988]

Perfect "That's what she said" @ 4:00 🤣

[@larryhardin3985]

WOW!

[@Totallightingsupply]

Hopefully that's a WOW because the video was helpful 😊

[@ginsengjin]

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]

😨

[@theresagriffin5069]

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?

[@n9wox]

There's usually a strip gauge on the push-in connector box.

[@mikethemanc9077]

Cheers

[@court6824]

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]

Also I'm using double ended LEDs if that helps

[@frankmarburger6587]

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]

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.

[@roddycreswell8613]

I bought a 4 foot led fixture and converted it to T12 fluorescent.

[@Totallightingsupply]

Curious, why would you do that?

[@mtbostic776511763]

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]

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]

@@Totallightingsupply I need five 12" WARM white undercounter and one 24", so maybe I can repair the one 12" flouro that quit. Tiny ballast?

[@johnkowalkowski4269]

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]

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 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/roGypmCgiLmlhsU 🙂

[@25924637]

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]

Yes, this was our mistake. It should go on the outside of the ballast cover 😊

[@davidseelbinder543]

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]

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 :)

[@shwndh]

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]

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 🙂

[@mayolamayola9472]

What happens if i do not remove the ballast or that machine inside?

[@huttarl]

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]

No, for dual end powered tubes or universal LED t8 tubes we sell it does not matter which side is hot or neutral 🙂

[@sjsphotog]

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]

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 🙂

[@mandolinman2006]

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]

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

[@Padoot-xs7rh]

What video , if any, do you have for LED emergency 4ft t8 bulbs? They are wired up differently, right?

[@Totallightingsupply]

At this time we do not have a video on emergency LED 4ft T8 lamps 🙁

[@69bobr]

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]

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 🙂

[@theintruder77]

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.

[@billyponsonby]

Bulbs grow in the ground lamps glow in lighting fittings

[@Totallightingsupply]

You are right sir 🙂 Great slogan for a Tee Shirt!

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

Wow! Me likey...

[@Totallightingsupply]

Glad you likey 😃

[@Phoenix_100]

Just an FYI, you don't remove the spring clip, you just turn it 90 degrees to remove the panel.

[@Totallightingsupply]

Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@Visionery1]

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.

[@Matawitepui]

Thanks for the video, it's great. One question, the doble ended tube use shunted or none shunted tombstone?

[@Totallightingsupply]

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.

[@totiegarcia]

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]

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 🙂

[@dsantostv3711]

My light fixture only have one tube,, how do I go around?

[@jgwalling]

One end would be neutral and the other end would be positive

[@ggolds5]

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]

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 🙂

[@ebones6957]

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]

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.

[@noonecares8403]

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]

We recycled the ballast. You can find all our HPS bulbs here 👇 www.totalbulklighting.com/legacy-products/hid-lamps/high-pressure-sodium-hps.html

[@clarencehamil4628]

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]

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

[@user-rp3gx5yo4h]

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. ????

[@Totallightingsupply]

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 🙂

[@scottb_02]

You didn’t talk about shunted and non-shunted tombstones. What if you have shunted tombstones (one wire to it) would this install work the same way?

[@Totallightingsupply]

The beautiful thing about Double End Powered LED T8 tubes is that they are very versatile. They can be used with both shunted and non-shunted tombstones as long as you following the wiring diagram and your local code. Here's the diagram 👉www.totalbulklighting.com/downloads/dl/file/id/1215/led_t8_double_end_power_wire_diagram.pdf

[@martincruz9066]

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]

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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roGypmCgiLmlhsU maybe it will help shed some light on your situation 🙂

[@lynngatrell7965]

If you shut off the circuit breaker, how would a plug-in light work? Just a thought.

[@zootybeano]

That's my problem, one loooong extension cord to the basement.

[@United92GWhite]

So, the same tombstones we’re used for fluorescent and LED? Just double checking since I’m not very good with this stuff

[@Totallightingsupply]

That is correct. Just make sure the existing tombstones are in proper working condition 🙂 Have a blessed New Year!

[@efrensaclolo7021]

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.

[@Totallightingsupply]

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 🙂

[@lonnymossey525]

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]

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 🙂

[@9dimes]

How do you convert non-shunted into shunted sockets? The LED tubes I bought work for shunted...my sockets are non-shunted

[@Totallightingsupply]

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.

[@stevewhaley6246]

My fixtures are plug in with pull chains for on/off and not direct wired. Will this conversion work for them?

[@Totallightingsupply]

As long as you follow the wiring diagram located in the video description that is the key to a successful retrofit 🙂

[@MobilePetDOcs]

I have 8 foot HO bulbs in both the garage and our barn. do you sell that type of connector end?

[@Totallightingsupply]

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

[@robertheinkel6225]

Each manufacturer has a different way to wire their bulbs. Follow the directions.

[@mikelee595]

How can use plug & play t8 LED bulbs without ballast? How can I re-wiring to use plug & paly tube without ballast?

[@jeff6943]

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?

[@Totallightingsupply]

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 🙂

[@Popsm0ke]

When running a string of lights do they need to be run in series or parallel

[@Totallightingsupply]

That is something I would ask an electrician as they would be the best resource for your specific application 🙂

[@gregg-wb8yys517]

Im guessing that since the bulbs plug into 110 volts that the bulbs step down the voltage that the LED's like?

[@Totallightingsupply]

Correct. The LED T8 Tubes in this video have it's own driver to regulate the voltage to the LED's liking 🙂

[@gregg-wb8yys517]

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]

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]

@@Totallightingsupply Thanks for the info.

[@Totallightingsupply]

@@gregg-wb8yys517 You're very welcome! Have a blessed rest of your week 🙂

[@JCuervo330]

Can all of these be used outside? Like in shed/garage? I know they sell specific fluorescent bulbs for cold

[@Totallightingsupply]

I have them in my garage with no issues. The working temperature on the spec sheet says -4°F to 113°F

[@jeanmarielouis7839]

You have not been talking about the condenser present in old fluorescent circuit. Does it need to be removed?

[@rlemoyne007]

If you mean starters, yes they need to be removed. You need to re-establish the contact to the pin of the tube.

[@michtig]

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?

[@Totallightingsupply]

Sounds like you purchased Type-A tubes that rely on the ballast for power 🙂