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Kevin in NJ · 09-22-2014, 02:16 PM

I have my share of 4' and 8' florescent lamps in my shop.

I have recently started buying a LED bulb here and there as the prices come down. Just bought a couple of 60 Watt equivalents and found they work pretty good (Osram brand).

Looking for reports on LED conversion of the 4 and 8 foot tubes. It seems the technology is getting more mature and the costs are dropping. My brothers friend changed over in his house and his electric bill dropped from $150 to $88 a month (I do not know if he had incandescent bulbs before)

For those that are curious, this is what I know (not much):

I did a quick look and found a lot of variations. The conversion means disconnecting the ballast and connecting the 100V to one end of the sockets.

There seems to be some variation on the number of LEDs and the price jumps around from $20 on up.

Russell in Tulsa · 09-22-2014, 03:14 PM

Hey 1930 Coupe (could be my moniker too as I have one also) You do know they quit making the regular bulbs don't you? The new fluorescent bulbs last much longer and have come down in price. I especially like them in my drop light as they don't quit when dropped as easily as the incandescent bulbs do.

bettlesr · 09-22-2014, 05:18 PM

The LEDs and fluorescents aren't as hot on your ear either when you roll over on to them!

Joat1000 · 09-22-2014, 07:03 PM

If you are looking to convert 4 footers check out the Philips InstaFit. No rewiring required, it just drops right in.

http://www.lighting.philips.com/main...erled/ledtube/

mhsprecher · 09-22-2014, 07:38 PM

Great tip. I had. No idea that replacements for the long fluorescents had come out. I need to give some a try.

Tom Wesenberg · 09-25-2014, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mhsprecher

Great tip. I had. No idea that replacements for the long fluorescents had come out. I need to give some a try.

I also wasn't aware of the fluorescent tube replacements. I have been using FEIT LED bulbs from Menards and really like them. Looking through the glass it looks like a pyramid, and only uses 1 or 2 watts. They cost about $6 each.

09-22-2014, 02:16 PM	#1
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Lighting suggestions, conversion to LED bulbs I have my share of 4' and 8' florescent lamps in my shop. I have recently started buying a LED bulb here and there as the prices come down. Just bought a couple of 60 Watt equivalents and found they work pretty good (Osram brand). Looking for reports on LED conversion of the 4 and 8 foot tubes. It seems the technology is getting more mature and the costs are dropping. My brothers friend changed over in his house and his electric bill dropped from $150 to $88 a month (I do not know if he had incandescent bulbs before) For those that are curious, this is what I know (not much): I did a quick look and found a lot of variations. The conversion means disconnecting the ballast and connecting the 100V to one end of the sockets. There seems to be some variation on the number of LEDs and the price jumps around from $20 on up.

09-22-2014, 03:14 PM	#2
Russell in Tulsa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 298	Re: Lighting suggestions, conversion to LED bulbs Hey 1930 Coupe (could be my moniker too as I have one also) You do know they quit making the regular bulbs don't you? The new fluorescent bulbs last much longer and have come down in price. I especially like them in my drop light as they don't quit when dropped as easily as the incandescent bulbs do.

09-22-2014, 05:18 PM	#3
bettlesr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florham Park, NJ Posts: 396	Re: Lighting suggestions, conversion to LED bulbs The LEDs and fluorescents aren't as hot on your ear either when you roll over on to them! __________________ 1965 Lotus Elan S2 1930 Model A Sport Coupe

09-22-2014, 07:03 PM	#4
Joat1000 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 7	Re: Lighting suggestions, conversion to LED bulbs If you are looking to convert 4 footers check out the Philips InstaFit. No rewiring required, it just drops right in. http://www.lighting.philips.com/main...erled/ledtube/

09-22-2014, 07:38 PM	#5
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,963	Re: Lighting suggestions, conversion to LED bulbs Great tip. I had. No idea that replacements for the long fluorescents had come out. I need to give some a try.