Most of these tubes are designed to simply fit into the fluorescent light fixtures you already have.
Can t12 be replaced with led.
We only recommend a ballast bypass using double ended led tubes.
How to retrofit a fluorescent fixture to led.
Right now a ballast bypass is our top led replacement option for t12 fluorescent tubes.
T8 fixtures have shunted tombstones and those tombstones need to be replaced as part of the conversion to led.
Generally there are two ways to replace existing t12 lighting systems.
Single ended tubes can present various safety hazards.
Replace each lighting fixture with a new one containing more energy efficient components such as ballasts and lamps.
But read carefully because there are safety concerns.
Usually the old t10 and t12 tubes are comes in 8ft with fa8 or r17d base instead of g13 bi pin base.
Retrofit each existing fixture with electronic ballast s and t5 or t8 lamps.
You can just remove the fluorescents install the leds and you re done.
T8 and t12 led conversion.
But here s some even better news.
If you have a t12 fixture conversion to led is going to be even easier than with a t8 fixture.
With any ballast bypass or direct wire solution we suggest using a qualified electrician.
We only recommend a ballast bypass using double ended led tubes.
This is because t12 fixtures have non shunted tombstones exactly what you need for led tubes.
This may also require replacement of lamp holders.
So it s quite convenient to use a t8 led tube to replace the old t10 and t12 tubes.
Install a direct wire or ballast bypass linear led lamp right now a ballast bypass is our top led replacement option for t12 fluorescent tubes.
With this said t12 fluorescents for the most part use magnetic ballasts therefore the only.
They can indeed be used in t12 fixtures.
But read carefully because there are safety concerns.