I m just saying that when i did florescent tube replacement with led tubes i specifically purchased tubes that worked with no ballast.
T8 led bulbs no ballast 6000k.
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This has resulted in a new category being introduced which is the hybrid tube light.
Many t8 led tubes are now compatible with electronic fluorescent ballasts.
In other words the ballast works directly with a driver that is inside the led making installation is easy.
Take neutral wire that goes to ballast and wire it to neutral pin on bulb socket 4.
Hybrid led tubes can be installed as plug and play tubes to get you back up and running with minimal downtime then switched to direct wire installation once the ballast fails.
Assuming the fluorescent lights you re replacing are run by an electronic ballast rather than an old magnetic ballast it s a light bulb swap like any other.
There are some sellers who recognize the opportunity to provide led tube lights that will work with both ballast and non ballast installations.
Make offer 10x t8 led 4ft double line bulbs g13 36w replacement 6000k shop lighting tube 12 24v led f15t8 tube light rotatable daylight 6000k 18 17 3 4 pin to pin 7w 14 98.
Take hot wire that goes to ballast and wire it to hot pin on bulb socket 3.
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They work with both t8 electronic ballasts and can be wired directly.
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The only type of led tube that does require a ballast is plug and play tubes.
Most t8 led bulbs do not need a ballast.
Also referred to as type a b.
Do t8 led bulbs need a ballast.