Quality LED replacements for 8 ft T12?

[2slow]

I have several 8 ft T12 lights in my two buildings for a total of 44 single pin bulbs and 4 double pin HO bulbs. The magnetic ballasts hum, more light is always better.

I looked into replacing the fixtures with tandem t8s, but I really don't feel like replacing all the fixtures. I am intrigued by the ballast bypass LED replacement bulbs, but the only ones I have found are from companies I never heard of. They may be big in the light bulb world, but I don't know. I don't want to install a bunch of junk in the shop. Does anyone have positive experience with a direct 8 ft t12 LED replacement?

Thanks,
Joe

 

[LS6 Tommy]

I'm interested, too...

Tommy

 

[Crusarius]

I have never seen an 8'.

I got a set of hyperikon and am very happy with them. they are approximatel $12 per bulb on amazon.

 

[Shiftless]

"I have several 8 ft T12 lights in my two buildings for a total of 44 single pin bulbs and 4 double pin HO bulbs. The magnetic ballasts hum, more light is always better."

I too have never seen 8 foot conversions. The single pin ones are also I think non convertible.
IMHO, you will end up replacing all of your fixtures in order to take advantage of LED technology. Sorry.

 

[2slow]

8 footers exist, but I never heard of the brands that make them.

This site sells them:
http://www.googleadservices.com/pag...ahUKEwj_u4XL6tzNAhVF0h4KHWGPAE8Q0QwIOw&adurl=

Also on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=8+ft+t12+led

Brands are hyperikon and wyxm. I never heard of either, but it seems crusarius had good luck with 4' hyperikons.

Joe

 

[Rookie2]

If you have a little Mcguiver in you , (i plan an attempt) you can convert/rebuild an 8' fixture to use 4 x 48" led's @ $10-$12 per Led lamp plus 4 tumbstones. Mine are up around 15' so I need a plan first.

https://www.earthled.com/collection...ce-your-fluorescent-t8-t10-t12-lamps-with-led

 

[Crusarius]

ther hyperikon I purchased came with the tombstones.

I actually rigged up my own wiring harness with a plug on the end since my shop is very ghetto right now. I use spring clips to hold them on the ceiling. also makes for quick easy drop light if I need to just grab one.

 

[jtpfarm]

I have the 8' available if anyone is interested. I have all 3 pin styles available.

 

[Crusarius]

JTP can you give a price? are they frosted or clear?

 

[Texsun]

I've recently installed this one and like it. I'm planning on putting these in as ballasts fail. One of these is close to 2 of the flourescents on first impression.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SUMEGSC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[jtpfarm]

They are $44. They have 5280 lumens with a clear cover. We do not stock the frosted cover due to the fact it cuts the lumens down. CREE chips and Bridgelux drivers. 5 year 100% no questions asked replacement warranty.

 

[Crusarius]

I prefer the frosted lens. its a lot easier on the eyes when you are laying on the floor looking up.

They just installed a ton of the clear lens ones at work. That area sux to work in.

 

[chruler]

LEDs need to have good diffusers on them or you'll get several shadows fanning out from each tube. Each little LED in the strip/tube will cast it's own shadow.

 

[jtpfarm]

I prefer the frosted lens. its a lot easier on the eyes when you are laying on the floor looking up.

They just installed a ton of the clear lens ones at work. That area sux to work in.

I can get them in frosted cover if that is what you prefer. Most of what I do is 14-20' ceiling height so the clear lens doesn't bother as much.

 

[Hornman]

I replaced all twelve of the single pin 8' flourescent tubes in my shop with conversion LED tubes from eledlights.com. They supply a wiring diagram for bypassing the ballasts. The drivers for the LED's are inside the tubes. You supply switched 120VAC to the tubes. I bought the 5500K color temp tubes because I like daylight type light in my shop, but they offer cooler color temps. The LED's are a lot brighter.