a. Will the wires currently in the fixture (being reused for the rewiring of a 4 bulb fixture) handle the current draw of the new LED bulbs? I do not
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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.
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yes, but you will need to rewire them and remove the ballast. Also to be on the safe side order the new connectors with them. These bulbs are only powered from one end. Make sure to get the bright and not the warm if want a good amount of light. I am very happy with mine but had to return my first order and get the brighter one directly from the vender.
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While the wires may be reused, the fixture must be re-wired such that the existing ballast/starter are bypassed. In addition, the lamp holders must be of the non-shunted type (B00DZIGJX6).
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You'd need to take down the existing fixture but could use whatever wires remain (if that makes sense).
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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
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The main thing to worry about is what the wiring and harness can handle as far as current/wattage. However, most wiring can handle it as its not a huge increase in wattage, its the same as a normal house bulb after all. :) My original bulbs were rated at about 50W also, and these new bulbs have been working great since I put them in a year ago. Still working, no problems! Also, they look great and give better coverage than the stock bulbs I had in before.
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I was simply replacing one that was already in but not functioning. Attached similar with similar wiring. If you are converting a standard fixture with this device, it would be negligent of me to advise you, since I am not an electrician AND I don't know what you're converting. It's a great device when installed safely and VERY functional as you get older and grasping knobs and light switches becomes more difficult. Talk to some one at your local electrical store or a friend who knows/is an electrician. Sorry I couldn't help more.
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The packaging includes a standard light bulb type of screw in with two wires and a special connector. This connector then plugs into the wires on the led light housing. This the wiring that you ask about is not possible as delivered. With some requiring one could wire the lights in series as the question indicates however this would be like wiring standard light bulbs in series which generally does not work. I am not sure why one would want to wire lighs like this
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There are no "bulbs" as such as in a regular florescent fixture. There are two long rows of LED's, one on each side. I don't know the exact number of LED's, but they are spaced about every 3/4 inch, so there are a lot of them! ANOTHER OPTION: You can buy LED "tubes" to fit in an existing fixture. This requires some rewiring of the old fixture. In that case, each tube contains many LED's.
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I am not to well versed in this matter, I do know though that the bulbs come with two different connections and either can be used. Just use the one that fits and leave the other to dangle. Hope this helps.
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Led's use less power, thus less current, than fluorescent, so the wire insulation can handle it with no problem at all
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Not sure of your power draw. I replaced all my bulbs to led and have one line 36 fixutes and no loss of brightness.
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Not according to the tag on the cord (with the standard bulbs). The wire limit (amps and wattage) is nearly reached with 100 7-watt bulbs. If you're going with the LED bulbs, then yes.
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Most likely the wire will be fine considering the LEDs don't draw as much power as conventional lights.
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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
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I would only be guessing so please use your own judgment ... I suppose that if the light(s) did not give off excessive heat you might be able to use them with this fixture. There is some extra room inside the fixture if it is not loaded with all three of he possible LEDs "bulbs" it is capable of handling. Again, though, please be careful as I am no expert in these matters.
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You don't have to, but it can get in the way. You have to wire around them if you leave them in the fixture. Hot to switch to red on led, black out of led to ground, all assuming you have 12 volts feeding your fixture.
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Probably not. Even though more of the useful light is directed downward in the neiLite LEDs, it will be somewhat less than the 4 previous fluorescent lights. Thank You, Nature's Electric Inc.
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This is a more complex problem than it would seem. I tend to use overkill when sizing wire to a given load. In addition, a friend replaced all of my fixtures original quartz halogen bulbs with LED's that draw less current. And generally speaking, it is not just the load in amperes, but the length of the wire run in feet that determines the wire gauge needed. I would suggest that you employ someone with knowledge in electronics to size and determine your layout. This is especially true if your layout is complex and heavily loaded. I wish I could be of more help, but I have to hire an electrician. Good luck! This is a more complex problem than it would seem. I tend to use overkill when sizing wire to a given load. In addition, a friend replaced all of my fixtures original quartz halogen bulbs with LED's that draw less current. And generally speaking, it is not just the load in amperes, but the length of the wire run in feet that determines the wire gauge needed. I would suggest that you employ someone with knowledge in electronics to size and determine your layout. This is especially true if your layout is complex and heavily loaded. I wish I could be of more help, but I have to hire an... » Read More This is a more complex problem than it would seem. I tend to use overkill when sizing wire to a given load. In addition, a friend replaced all of my fixtures original quartz halogen bulbs with LED's that draw less current. And generally speaking, it is not just the load in amperes, but the length of the wire run in feet that determines the wire gauge needed. I would suggest that you employ someone with knowledge in electronics to size and determine your layout. This is especially true if your layout is complex and heavily loaded. I wish I could be of more help, but I have to hire an electrician. Good luck! « Show Less