How does this install in existing fluorescent fixture? I changed one of a different Manufacturer and disconnected the ballast and plugged in.
2004523
Just cut the wires and wire around the ballast and then use the provided plug to hook the light to power.
2004524
That all you have to do. Leave the tombstones alone, disconnect the ballast and feed the lamp directly with 12vdc.
2004525
Revove the ballast throw away. Now connect two wires to 12 volts you are done.
2004526
you must cut the wires going to the plug ins at each end of the fixture. if the other wires are hooked up correctly and the bulbs are not working this will correct the problem. i did ont get any instructions with the bulbs, luckily i am a master electrician. the lack of instructions could be a liability to the company as well as causing them to loose customers. hope this helps you fix the problem, if not feel free to to contact me. reguards, robert
1336140
The kit comes with bulbs and ballasts. You will need to take out the existing bulbs and replace them with the ones from the kit. The plug that went into the old bulb then plugs into the ballast. From there, there are two plugs from the ballast that plug into the bulb. I know this sounds confusing, but its really easy.
815905
You should have a little suctione cup with a handle that came with your light fixture. Suction it to the front of the bulb and turn counter clockwise to remove. Then insert the new one using the suction cup and turn clockwise
57819
My light bulb did not work so I bought a new bulb. It ended up being the ballast.
83389
Sorry, I can't be definate. But, the ballast interchanged perfectly, just remove and attach the old wire terminations. A wiring diagram is on the cover of the ballast. The bulb sockets themselves are unchanged.
285466
I installed these into 2 bulb fixtures easily with the existing wiring, just remove the ballast and connect the correct wires from the ballast connections together. Quite easy if you follow the directions. I have had them installed for a few years now with no issues, just very bright light for a fraction of the cost.
275938
It didn't work in mine. I had to send it back. It really would have been better...less hassle...to just spend the extra $3 and get the bulb from Brookstone. I ended up having to replace my ballast too. It really diodn't last that long, considering how much the mirror cost. Probably 30% of what a fluorescent fixture's life should actually be.
132060
Depends on your definition of easy. They come with a 5-6" wire harness with 2 connectors. If you take the fixture down, turn upside down on your desk, use a pair of side cutters to clip all wires to the bulb mounts from the ballast, then un-plug the wire from the switch to the ballast. I drilled out the rivets holding the ballast and removed it. A female fitting on the wire harness goes on the switch and 2 wires are wire-nutted to the RV wiring. The pig-tail from the bulb(s) plugs into the harness connector(s). I learned from the first fixture so the next 2 went fast, with 2 bulbs each. I found the instructions provided difficult to see the pictures so I created my own. I believe it to be very easy but I'm a retired electrical engineer.
1780624
I have wondered the same thing. I have not tried it because I dont want to waste money on bulbs that dont function with this light. Having worked with lighting extensively through out the years i dont think it will work., the ballast probably wont light them and if it does they may not light fully. If any one else tries it please let the rest know. Sorry this wasn't much help
2220995
No It is designed to go into an old florescent fixture. You first have to re wire and by pass the old ballast as the instructions indicate
1520877
Probably, nothing would happen. When the fixture is converted to light the LED tube, one end has the black or hot wire, and the other end has the white or neutral wire. A fluorescent tube does not have a normally conductive path for the electricity to flow from one end of the lamp to the other. The fluorescent fixture has a ballast that uses high voltage to blast a charge through the tube via the gasses that are inside the tube. Any person that removes an LED tube from the fixture should notice that it is not a standard fluorescent tube; the differences are obvious.
2005373
No you have to use all the wires. Unlike your old ballast when one light went out they both did. This ballast has separate wires for each lamp. Look on the ballast label for the diagram that tells what colored wires go to one tube and what colors for the other. You'll have to clip the wires on one end of the lamp fixture where the two sockets are joined together. TIP: Make sure you leave a generous length of wire coming from the sockets to work with.
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Carlton good question, the instructions are a bit confusing but fear not its pretty simple. The fixture is Positive on one end and negative on the other for the LED, so cut all your wire as close as possible the ballast or starter box as some call it and remove the ballast. Connect all wires on one end of the fixture to the black input power wire and the wire on the other end to the white wire making sure every wire nut is tight and secure put cover on install LED bulbs and you are good to go. Also have a little small wire handy because sometime the white wire going to the tombstones from the ballast will be too short when cut from the ballast. Also there are a couple of You Tube video on how to do this. Good Luck. Shane
891551
Your existing fixtures work. However they have to be required. I have two types and each set has its own special wiring... And will not work with fl ballast.
2064934
This has a standard 120v three prong plug. I think your lights will have a different three prong plug on the ballast.
1201149
It plugs into the ballast plug. It's that little plug you have to tuck into the battery compartment.
128969
Good day, I purchased some of this model LED tube from this particular company and the tubes work well. Realize that LED fixtures are NOT compatible with fluorescent ballasts, so you cannot plug them directly into a pre-existing fixture. The ballast must be removed or you may "hot wire" them around the ballast. Different manufacturers wire differently. There are four prongs: two on each end. You only need two of those prongs. Either the two on one end or the same two on opposite ends. I am currently on the road, so I cannot look at this particular tube to tell you how to wire it, but if you say you have "hot-wired" and it works, you have picked the correct wiring configuration. Yes, it is wired directly, no ballast. That's the way LEDs work. Hopefully this message has been some help or, at least, reassures you. Good luck. Bob