[Shop-talk] flourescent to led changeover

[Douglas Shook]

I replaced my 8' single pin fluorescents with these non-ballast single pin
LEDs about four years ago, no problems, terrific light, it was a very good
decision for me:
JESLED T8/T10/T12 8FT LED Tube Light Bulbs, 50W 6000LM, 5000K Daylight
White, 8 Foot Single Pin FA8 LED Fluorescent Replacement for Shops Garage
Light Fixtures, ETL Listed, Remove Ballast (4-Pack) - Amazon.com
<https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074MC1FW3?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_12&th=1>

On Mon, Oct 19, 2026 at 10:59 AM Jim Franklin <jamesf at groupwbench.org>
wrote:

> Just put in some 4' integrated LEDs and get on with life. All other
> options for non-commercial use are a kludge and a time sink. I used these
> in the basement and they're working fine:
>
>
> https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-4-ft-Light-LED-Strip-Shop-Light/5000858987
>
> jim
>
> On Oct 19, 2026, at 1:09 PM, john niolon <jniolon at att.net> wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> My 30 year old 8' t-12 (single pin) garage fixtures are slowly dying...(4
> total double tube)
> the old t-12s are hard to find and expensive (16-20 bucks a tube)
>
> Want to change to led... lots of options  - 8' led tubes are expensive too
> ...
>
> I was gifted a box of 20 4' bi-pin bulbs that work with a ballast...(heat
> sink)
>
> option 1
> if I use these I'd have to change all the tombstones to bi-pin and figure
> out the
> shunted vs non shunted type...  AND find the 8' to 4' fixture conversion
> kits (adding the middle tombstones
>
> option 2
> 8' type a led single pin tubes (about the same price as 8' fluorescent)
> and use a ballast
> not great reviews when shipped...
>
> option 3
>
> replace all the crap with the internet specials  linkable stick lights and
> hope they work
>
> comments on options ????
>
> questions... when using the ballast type plug and plays... aren't I using
> more electricity using the ballast
> and heating it up... is there any savings here ???
>
>
> please educate the old dummy on best (least expensive) options
>
>
>
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