I replaced mine about 5 years ago, using no-name "ballast bypass" aka
"direct wire" LED tubes. The only mod to the fixtures was to cut the
two hot leads coming in and connect those hot leads to the two wires
going to the lamp socket on one side. There was plenty of excess wire
to reach, and I used wire nuts to make the splices.
Almost all LEDs make a little noise in the immediate vicinity, but I
can't hear any of mine on a real antenna. I would try one of these
https://www.lowes.com/pd/GE-Direct-Wire-Color-Select-32-Watt-EQ-T8-Color-changing-G13-LED-Light-Bulb-2-Pack/5013820993
to see if it is sufficiently quiet. Easy to return if you don't like
it, and the temperature select switch is nice.
Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ
On 6/25/2024 4:32 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
I need to replace bulbs in existing 4-ft T8 magnetic fixtures. I'd
like to do it with no mods to the fixtures. Should I stick with
fluorescents, or can anyone recommend a good LED replacement?
Thanks and 73, Jim K9YC
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