Florescent tube light to LED tube light.

[Curious123]

I have a 4 foot florescent tube light in my garage and I would like to replace it with an LED light. I assume that I will need to change the fittings holding the old light before I can install the new LED light or is that not the case? I do not tend to work in the garage but mainly use it for tools storage etc. Any suggestions on LED wattage?

 

[turner brown]

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can just replace the tubes

 

[sneaker]

There are loads of youtube videos how to use your old fitting @Curious123.

 

[miggy]

You can buy these from here
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Batten-Int...cphy=9046631&hvtargid=pla-1506201026608&psc=1
Use your existing wiring just take the the old fitting down. It comes with clips for easy installation. I have them in my garage and they are super bright. Search for other deals on here because they come in all sizes and it may work out cheaper to buy 2.

 

[kegnkiwi]

Take a look at this.

Energizer T8 4ft 1200mm 18w Frosted LED Tube S8912 | S8914 - LampShopOnline

 

[riscatto]

I found the connection on LED were both at same end, so disconnect Starter etc, feed live and return to one end, that's it.
Best by qualified electrician though

 

[chookey]

Why reinvent the wheel??
LED battens are so cheap, just replace the whole thing. Not worth the faffing about.

 

[riscatto]

Not reinventing the wheel, just copying it! some people enjoy DIY

 

[jackdee]

You can buy LED tube lights with a starter, and you just replace these parts. I bought one at boot fair and it works fine.

 

[riscatto]

Thanks for info, it was just that the LED tubes I bought came with a dummy starter for making contact through that lead. I removed mine and bypassed it.
Regards

 

[chookey]

Not reinventing the wheel, just copying it! some people enjoy DIY

My reply was intended for the OP but here's one for you.
I love DIY but realised years ago that it's pointless to over complicate when the ready made solution is often quicker and cheaper. At the end of the day it's a garage light not a project.

 

[riscatto]

Couldn't agree more, no offence meant