LED Tube Lights

Can You Replace Fluorescent Tubes with LEDs?

Yes, LED tubes will replace fluorescent tubes inside the existing fixture.

Are LED Tubes Brighter Than Fluorescent ones?

They are. We find you can replace 2 tubes with 1 LED tube. The process of removing tubes is de-lamping. We recommend sampling a few fixtures first before a total de-lamping strategy.

In the offices of LED Lighting Supply, we’ve converted all fluorescent fixtures to LED using de-lamping. The light levels have improved within the office and warehouse space.

How Many T5 LED Tube Lights Can You Connect Together?

There is no limitation to the number of tubes connected together. The only limitation is how many tubes can you put in a fixture. LED tubes do not consume as much energy as the fluorescent tubes they replace. So there should not be any issues with amp load on the panel circuit even if you replace tubes one for one.

How Many T8 LED Tube Lights Can I add in a Single Row?

There are no limitations, but at some point, too many tubes will make the area too bright.

How Long Do LED Tube Lights Last?

Most tubes will last 50,000 hours. At 12 hours a day, 5 days a week, that’s 16 years of life.

What Is a Type “A” LED Tube?

A type “A” tube is one that is able to use the existing ballast inside the fluorescent fixture. A word of caution. There are times when the ballast is not compatible with the tube. So there is no guarantee that the tube will work with your existing ballasts.

Type “A” Pros: simple installation, remove the old tube, install the LED tube;
Type “A” Cons: at some point you will still need to deal with the ballast. Your ballast and the LED tube might not be compatible. The ballast still consumes electricity and may hum.

What Is a Type “B” LED Tube?

A type “B” tube is not ballast compatible. The ballast’s disconnected and the tombstones rewired to accept standard AC power. There are two types of Type “B tubes: internal driver and external driver models. By far, the most common are internal driver tubes.

Type “B” Pros.  no ballast, largest energy savings, never an issue with ballast compatibility. Greater energy savings over Type “A”;
Type “B” Cons: longer installation time, but once you’re done, no ballast issues.

What Is a Hybrid Tube?

A Hybrid Tube is both ballast compatible and direct connection [Type A and B], so you can use it either way.

Are Tube Tombstones Shunted or Non-Shunted?

Shunted tombstones can only accept singular power. Non-shunted tombstones can accept both line and neutral power sources.

When Should I Use a Tube Instead of a New Fixture?

Installation is quick and easy when you use tubes, especially ballast-compatible tubes. You do not need to hire an electrician to install these tubes. Your normal maintenance staff in your facility can do the replacement. Make sure the power’s turned off before you change out the tubes.

How Much Do LED Tube Lights Costs?

You can buy them for under $10 per tube. Large quantity and bulk discounts apply.

Do These Tube Lights Have One-Sided Power?

Yes, some of the LED tube lights we sell are single-ended power.

Are LED Tube Lights Color Changeable?

We do not offer color-changeable tubes.

Can You Use Plug and Play LED Lights into Tube Lights?

Yes, we have ballast-compatible LED tubes.

How to Bypass a Ballast to Install LED Tubes?

That is a function of cutting out the ballast, and then wiring the tombstones to AC power. It’s important to understand whether you have single-ended or double-ended powered tubes. And the types of tombstones in the fixtures. You will need an electrician to do this.