Convert fluorescent fixture to LED in 4 steps

Convert fluorescent fixture to LED in 4 steps

We are increasingly asked about the conversion of a conventional LED fixture so that LED TLs can be placed in it. In this article, we answer these questions by indicating in four steps how you can easily do this yourself. All you need is a wire cutter, screwdriver, and some crown stones. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact them by contacting us.

Converting accessories TL fixture

The conversion of a fluorescent fixture is necessary because LED tubes cannot simply be mounted here. In this article, we try to keep this as simple as possible. Minimal tools and mounting materials are required. A pair of wire cutters and some crown stones are enough. It is of course also possible to use other connection terminals. We have used crown stones in this case because they are available everywhere and are easy to use. In this way, the fixture can be converted neatly and cheaply.

Step 1: Remove old fluorescent lighting

The old fluorescent tubes can be easily dismantled by turning them a quarter turn and then removing them from the fixture. This is the first step for converting a fluorescent fixture. Be careful when dismantling, the tubes are made of glass and can, therefore, fall apart. The old tubes contain mercury and therefore belong to the small chemical waste, pay attention to this when disposing of the old fluorescent lighting. On the photo, you see the fixture without fluorescent tubes. This fixture does not use starters if it is a conventional fixture we would have used LED starters. It is also possible to bridge the starters.

Step 2: Remove the VSA

Now we come to the most important part of the conversion of the fluorescent fixture, the removal of the ballast. The cables can be cut on both sides of the control gear. One side of the fittings can be completely disconnected because the LED fluorescent tubes must be connected to the 220-230V mains on one side. Because the LED fluorescent lighting does not use a ballast, there are extra savings on the energy bill. With conventional fluorescent lighting, the ballast uses 20% on top of the consumption of the fluorescent tubes. With this fixture, therefore, 15W, 20% of 4x18W.

Step 3: Adjust the cabling

It is now important that the existing cabling is adjusted so that the luminaire can be connected to the mains. As mentioned earlier in this article, it is only necessary that the LED fluorescent tubes are connected to the mains on one side. So no driver is needed. The cables are extended so that they can be easily connected. An LED fluorescent tube is connected to the photo so that the connection can be tested. Work the cables neatly away so that this is not visible from the bottom view.

Step 4: Connect cables and install new LED TL T8 tubes

The only thing left now is to connect all fittings to the mains. The LED fluorescent tubes that we supply are equipped with protective caps on the connectors, do not forget to remove these before mounting them. We have fitted the fixture with 3000K and 6000K LED fluorescent tubes. The difference is immediately noticeable, the 3000K LED fluorescent tubes to give a somewhat more rustic atmosphere, which makes it ideal for office lighting. On the other hand, the fixture with the 6000K LED TL tubes is less atmospheric but extremely suitable for work lightings, such as drawing rooms, dental practices and other spaces where high light output is a priority.

Different types of LED fluorescent lighting

Make the choice between LED fluorescent tubes that have a high light output but are more expensive to purchase or a standard LED fluorescent tube. Choose from the different light colors LED TL lighting that we offer in our range.

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