Swapped out fluorescents for LEDs

[rcarmac]

I have been putting this off and putting this off for years. Went to Lowe’s today and they had a 10 pack of direct wire LEDs on clearance for 80% off. Got enough to do my shop. Took me about 5 minutes at each fixture to cut the ballast out and direct wire. Wow what a difference. Why didn’t I do this sooner.

if you are thinking about swapping those fluorescents out, don’t wait. You will not regret it.

Now what to do with all those T8s.

 

[CrealBilly]

I have been putting this off and putting this off for years. Went to Lowe’s today and they had a 10 pack of direct wire LEDs on clearance for 80% off. Got enough to do my shop. Took me about 5 minutes at each fixture to cut the ballast out and direct wire. Wow what a difference. Why didn’t I do this sooner.

if you are thinking about swapping those fluorescents out, don’t wait. You will not regret it.

Now what to do with all those T8s.

You might could use them as grow lights for garden seedlings. I haven't researched if LEDs will work for seedlings but I know fluorescents will work

 

[Oka]

If you got full spectrum led light then yes, it will grow plants, LED's are the way to go.

 

[Jeff]

I made that switch several years ago. What a bright idea!

My T8s went to the trash.

 

[rcarmac]

I made that switch several years ago. What a bright idea!

My T8s went to the trash.

I couldn’t believe my luck on the clearance price

 

[Keye]

Great deal (luck) on the price. Those dang things are expensive. I just made the change a few weeks ago but was not so lucky on the price. They really make a big difference.

 

[Martin Roper]

On my "to do" list.

 

[rcarmac]

I was expecting to pay about $4 or $5 dollars per bulb. Just got lucky. The Lowe’s in Apex still had a box of 10 left yesterday

 

[CrealBilly]

Both soft and warm screw in medium base are $1.00 at dollar tree.

https://www.dollartree.com/home-improvement/lightbulbs-flashlights

 

[rcarmac]

Mine were the 4’ long bulbs

 

[CrealBilly]

Mine were the 4’ long bulbs

T8 LED direct replacement? How many lumens? How much were they a bulb? If you don't mind me asking?

 

[rcarmac]

I got the direct wire, so have to cut the ballast out. 1850 lumen. Box of 10 was $14 without tax

 

[CrealBilly]

I got the direct wire, so have to cut the ballast out. 1850 lumen. Box of 10 was $14 without tax

Ant they fit in T8 sockets? Sorry to ask but looking at switching my t8's out in my seedling shelf.

 

[rcarmac]

Yes. Same 2 prong on each end

 

[Keye]

When I saw the prices being paid for the led lights I was shocked. At Home Depot I paid $22/ea for 8 foot ballast free single prong tubes. I sure wish I knew what the difference is. I do not remember the lumens but I do need sun glasses.