F15 T12 LED replacement options?

[Skunkape]

Hi guys..

House was built in 2000, we've been in it the last 3 years.. Our above cabinet lighting in the kitchen (accent lighting?) runs off F15 T12 bulbs (18"). I finally have a ballast going out in one, which would be a good opportunity to start the switch to LED... Except, I'm having a hard time finding the F15 T12 equivalent in LED. What are my options here? Go with a different fixture?

I'm new to the LED game, so I don't really know what all is out there, or options available. The bulbs we currently use are cool white, which we're good with.. Just enough light you can walk in the kitchen without the main lights on a grab something, get a refill, etc..

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[American Locomotive]

I have not been able to find LED retrofit bulbs in those sizes either.

IMO, your best bet would probably be to get some 4000-4100K LED tape and a proper power supply to go with it. Since it's in your living space, look for some LED tape that's around 85-90 CRI or better.

 

[Dustball]

There's a few 18" LED tubes on Amazon to choose from. T12 and T8 uses the same G13 bi-pin connector, just has different tube OD.

 

[cybrdyke]

Get new fixtures. There's a gazillion options, some of which will fit right where your existing fixtures are. All the big box or internet sites have them.

Liteline has a product called fluorobar that's good, too.
https://www.liteline.com/20000096-master_ledbar/ledbar/led-fluorobar


Trying to work with your existing fixtures in that odd length will drive you nuts.
Good luck,
CD

 

[walta]

This LED should work if your fixture does not have a starter (most likely do not if made in 2000) you will need to rewire and remove the ballast.

Walta


http://www.veii.com/Parts-Store/CLEANLIFE/18-STRIPED-InstantStart-LED-TUBE-8W-100277VAC-6000K.html

 

[Skunkape]

Greatly appreciated guys. I've got some homework to do!

 

[tfi racing]

Get some of this stuff, or one of the ten million similiar products out there.

 

[mike93lx]

I replaced essentially the same fixtures as what you have with these: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commerc...t-Wire-Under-Cabinet-Light-57004-WH/205663885

Very happy and no messing around with power supplies or figuring out how to mount led tape. 10 min per fixture and done.