How to easily convert fluorescent Lights to LED – UPDATED!

LED conversion just got easier! Save time, save money, save energy!
Wiring instructions for ballast bypass begin at 4:50

T8 LED Tubes Used in this video
These tubes often sell out so here are some alternatives:

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[terriblefrosting]

CA resident here, your video is clear, easy to follow, and exactly what I needed, thanks!

[nealberke]

I like the way you jump into the topic and get us where we need to go. Great coverage of details such as the bare grounding wire, the looped tombstones and safety issues.

[johnyoung]

You gained another subscriber today. I came across dozens of videos for the same issue. Yours, by far, was the best one. Concise, clear instructions for dummies like me. Appreciate cha!

[superbear]

Thanks for this video, Chris! I watched your prior video (4 years old) first and I was wary of all the steps. But this video convinces me that I can do this conversion without too much difficulty (we shall see!!). The reason I need to convert is because my fluorescents do not work well (if at all) in cold temperatures (i.e., my garage workshop. Right now, it is in the 40s F and only 2 out of 4 fixtures work. I am buying LED bulbs tomorrow!! Thanks again.

[hvailjr]

I took the ballast out of both and they work fine. Thanks again for a great video.

[tinkerhelll]

Thank you! Very easy to understand. All the other videos had waaaay too much fluff; when it's very simple. One end hot - one end neutral...

[carldenslow]

Awesome that you showed all the combinations of what works together

[davidrivera]

I followed your instructions exactly, although mine had 2 wires each for the hot end rather than one in your video. No problem. I just connected them all together to the existing house black. Worked like a charm. Very simple! Thank you.

[nathanparnell]

Thanks for your time and interest. Ima go crazy converting these lamps.

[malekodesouza]

This was much cleaner and simpler than other videos. Thanks.

[Michael-yimc]

The shortest video gets right to the point. Thanks for keeping it short!

[xMoses]

I just finished my first conversion; and can't believe how simple it was! I used Wago 221 connectors, and the job was amazingly easy. Thanks for the tutorial.

[dudley]

Thanks bud! Bypassed mine today for $40. A/B model GE T8 bulb. I appreciate the knowledge and information about getting this done 👍

[jenenissen]

Just converted my garage lights, amazing difference! Used the double end method and it was a breeze. Thanks for the video.

[CaptainDan]

I've watched other videos on how to do this project but yours made the most sense and made the project so easy. The others were so confusing. Thank you!

[dougk]

I've been wanting to convert my lights for some time. After seeing this update I ordered a box of twenty. I found out that these are not plug and play for all fixtures. I rewired two so far and am very pleased with the results. Much more light than with the old fluorescent tubes. The price of each tube is in line with the cost of a standard fluorescent tube so these are a winner.
Thanks for the update.

[shofar-man]

Excellent video! No wasted time and clear instructions.

[mitchfelding]

Very professional. No BS; simply an excellent How-to video.

[DrLRHolzer]

This was so helpful. Thanks! I converted a kitchen fluorescent fixture to LED Hybrid Type A+B today, and everything worked very well. No one locally (in Arkansas) sells the kind of LED tubes you recommend in the videos. I checked Lowes, Home Depot, ACE, and BatteriesPlus. But when I talked to a clerk at a local light bulb specialty store, he had heard of these kinds of bulbs and respects the product. He called them Smart bulbs instead of hybrid. I ordered from amazon, and installation was very straightforward. I don't normally do electrical DIY. I rewatched your video many times to make sure I understood the steps. Thanks again.

[russellhensley]

loved the video, been wanting to convert my garage lights to led and you made it look simple, Thanks