Then when the ballast eventually fails the ballast can be disconnected and the lamp can then be hardwired like the second option above.
T8 led bulbs no ballast ge.
It s slim size fits in the same fixtures as traditional 48 inch t8 fluorescent bulbs.
As a general rule t8 fluorescent fixtures with an instant start ballast have non shunted sockets and t12 fluorescent fixtures with a rapid start ballast usually have shunted sockets.
Ge s led tubes are rated to last.
Why make the switch to led.
Why make the switch to led.
It allows a direct retrofit running off ballasts that are already installed like the first option above.
T8 led hybrids at the time of this writing there s a newer option of t8 led also available.
Ge s cool white t8 led tubes replace 48 inch t8 1 inch diameter fluorescent bulbs using the existing fixture and electronic ballast.
Ge s daylight t8 led tubes replace 48 inch t8 1 inch diameter fluorescent bulbs using the existing fixture and electronic ballast.
However it s best to use a voltage meter to test continuity.
The single ended led retrofit tubes with no ballast needed require the installation of non shunted tombstones on one side of the lamp.