Do Philips LED tubes require a ballast?

Do Philips LED tubes require a ballast?

Philips LED T8 InstantFit lamps will operate properly with or without a ballast. However, if a ballast is used, then it must be of a compatible, instant-start type.

Can you replace fluorescent tubes with T8 LED tube light?

Yes, you can replace fluorescent tubes with LED tubes or LED-integrated fixtures. If you just want to replace the bulbs, you can use plug-and-play, direct-wire, or hybrid LED tubes. Plug-and-play tubes are the easiest to install as they do not require any rewiring to the fixture.

What is a T8 LED tube?

T8 LED tube lights are interior LEDs used to replace T8 Fluorescent lamps. Each LED tube option is defined by how the LED interacts with the existing fluorescent ballast. LED tube lights offer options that can use the existing fluorescent ballast or other options that can bypass the ballast completely.

What is a Master LED tube?

The Philips MASTER LEDtube integrates a LED light source into a traditional fluorescent form factor. Its unique design creates a perfectly uniform visual appearance which cannot be distinguished from traditional fluorescent. This product is the ideal solution for up lamping in general lighting applications.

What is the price of Philips LED tube light?

Philips 20W Ujjwal LED Batten, LED Tubelight for Home, Cool Day Light, Pack of 4

Will T8 LED work with ballast?

The Plug and Play LED T8, also referred to as direct fit, is the easiest of the two types to install. This lamp works directly with the existing ballast to quickly replace the fluorescent T8. The makers of the LED T8 typically provide a list of compatible ballasts.

How long do T8 LED bulbs last?

50,000 hours
LED tubes last an average of 50,000 hours (roughly 16 years) while fluorescent T8 tubes last an average of 25,000 (roughly 8 years).

What is Type B T8 LED?

LED T8 Tubes with Internal Driver (bypass Ballast) – Type B Type B LED Tubes have an internal LED driver which allows them to bypass the existing fluorescent ballast in a fixture and wire directly to line voltage. This results in added energy savings as LED T8 tubes that run on a ballast are less efficient.

Will T8 LED work without ballast?

The T8 LED tube won’t work without the ballast, so you are forced to continue buying and replacing ballasts as long as you have an LED tube that is ONLY ballast dependent.

Do I need to remove ballast for LED lights?

A plug and play LED is a fixture where you can install LED bulbs to what was once a fluorescent bulb. This is an easy solution and requires minimal effort on your part. Since it works with the existing ballast, there is no need for rewiring or ballast removal.

Can you mix LED and fluorescent tubes?

Yes, and there are advantages in mixing them. The LEDs comes on instantly, whereas the CFLs can take longer, so a mixture is faster acting than only CFLs. Even though CFLs don’t come up to full brightness instantly, their slow speed is much less noticeable with an LED or two in the mix.

Are all T8 bulbs LED?

There are three primary types of LED T8s on the market suitable for retrofits and one type that is a combination of two types. Primarily they are differentiated by how they interact with existing fluorescent ballasts. All fluorescent tubes need ballasts to operate, but not all LEDs do.