How about these LED bulbs?

2510Paul · Jan 20, 2019

I was at the local body shop. They were sniping out the ballasts and putting in direct voltage LED bulbs. Has any one had any experience with the pictured brand?
Thanks.
Paul

Phil9N3667 · Jan 20, 2019

Any idea on the cost per bulb? Pretty sure you bought in bulk and that helps.

Bret4207 · Jan 20, 2019

Not that brand, but they sure are nice because they always light up no matter how cold it is.

544hydro · Jan 20, 2019

i don't know about that brand but when my next fluorescent bulb goes I'm switching to led

Russ from MN · Jan 20, 2019

It seems that's what everyone is doing, I have one florescent in my shop that I will upgrade in the spring when I get home. My shop never gets cold so that's not an issue, but the florescent is failing. Costco has the LED tubes 2 for about $14, I don't know if that's a good deal or not.

Vicinalvictor · Jan 20, 2019

Eventually I am switching everything to LED, house included. They last longer, they use less energy, they are brighter, they don't get hot or go out if you drop the bulb, they work in the cold, no mercury vapors or residue, what's not to like about LED's?

JF in MI · Jan 20, 2019

Not that brand but I did do some experimenting. Got a couple of those "drop in" LED bulbs to replace a couple of 'electronic' fluorescent T8s. Worked great for a while then started to flicker and finally blew out the electronic ballast. Rewired it to direct voltage and replaced the bulbs with direct 'conversion' type. Took the other LED bulbs and replaced only 1 of the 2 bulbs in other fixtures and so far so good but I don't use those that much. Much brighter in a cold room but after the fluorescent bulbs warm up its kind of hard to tell the difference.

bcdave · Jan 20, 2019

The first ones I installed were the ones that required a T8 ballast. They are bright. I have more old fluorescent bulbs to replace and I didn't want to replace the ballasts so I ordered the type that need no ballast. I got them online. They are simple to change out and are brighter than the old florescent bulbs. I think they cost about $12.00 C off Amazon.
Dave

rustyfarmall · Jan 20, 2019

(quoted from post at 09:16:03 01/20/19) Eventually I am switching everything to LED, house included. They last longer, they use less energy, they are brighter, they don't get hot or go out if you drop the bulb, they work in the cold, no mercury vapors or residue, what's not to like about LED's?

My experience. They do NOT last as long. Some have very short lives, and some just turn into strobe lights. They DO get hot.

dr sportster · Jan 20, 2019

I just went on-line and got the cheapest ones with good reviews.

Bob · Jan 20, 2019

I've used dozens with no issues, but haven't seen that "brand".

But, what does "brand" mean anymore when things are made in China, and they'll stick any "brand name" on 'em that the importer wants.

I agree n getting rid of the ballasts, as they waste a bit of power and are just something else to fail.

Florescent ballasts produce high-voltage AC, and LED's typically require relatively low voltage DC, so if you leave the ballast in place, 120 volt power is "stepped up" to a higher voltage, then has to be"stepped down" in voltage inside the LED lamp assembly and rectified to low voltage DC.

Getting rid of the ballast gets rid of an unnecessary step, and the power loss 9to heat) that goes along with it.

Geo-TH,In · Jan 20, 2019

I replaced some fluorescent with LEDs until I discovered it's cheaper to go to Rural King and buy complete 5000k LED fixtures.

ArleninOr · Jan 20, 2019

Replaced mine with drop in LED. No ballast removal. Buy them at Home Depot. $50.00 for ten bulbs. Lot brighter than the old fluorescents they replaced.

Leroy · Jan 20, 2019

I have to dissagree with they do not get hot. I have a lamp with the LED next to my desk that stays on 24 hours a day and it does get hot, to much to keep your hand on it. And I have had some that did not last 50 hours. I like that they come on bright when turned on instead of having to wait on them.

showcrop · Jan 20, 2019

I have been changing over at my church for the last year using ballast bypass LEDs in the existing troffer fixtures. You need replacement harnesses which include new tombstones, and no-strip adapters. Once you get going you can do a fixture in 6-8 minutes. The bulbs are going for about $6.00 and the harness for around $3.80. I have been replacing four fluorescents in a fixture with 2 LEDs and the ladies in the Sunday school classrooms are happy. I started experimenting with LEDs around five years ago. They have gotten to the point now where they are working very well. They last, they flicker only in one room that gets down to 55 degrees, they don't get hot, and they are quick and easy to replace.

How about these LED bulbs?

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