On Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 10:09:25 AM UTC-5, Brewster wrote:
On 11/25/16 5:03 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
I don't recall seeing anything about "direct wire" replacement Tx LED tubes in the recent threads
on shop lights. I apologize if I missed it.
I bought a couple of these this morning. Wondering if anyone has tried this bulb or an equivalent.
You cut out the ballasts and wire the power directly to one of the tube socket. I plan on trying them
tomorrow. Dimmable sounds interesting.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/TOGGLED-4...0311/206723425
I replaced a good percentage of my shop tubes (48") with the type that
can be "drop ins" or direct wire. I opted for a quick rewire (bypass) of
my ballasts to save the extra 5% or so in power. It was quite easy
(except for standing on the ladder), the connectors (aka "tombstones")
have slip-in contacts for the power so I easily transferred the main
power lines into the tombstone. I have the fixture marked with a warning
(to myself in 10 years!) as to the fixtures no longer being fluorescent
compatible.
Those HD bulbs you linked to are fairly expensive, I went with
https://www.earthled.com
Free shipping and about as cheap as they come. Haven't had any issues in
just over a year, 24 tubes in service.
-BR
Just FYI...I hope their products are better than their customer service.
First Issue:
I ordered the bulbs last Saturday (11/26) and promptly received an email
that I would receive tracking info "as soon as it is available, typically
in 1-2 business days". I never got that email.
Today, a week later, I got an "update" (?) that due to a very busy Black
Friday/Cyber Monday period, "We anticipate all ordered items will ship by
Wednesday, 7 December."
OK, 1.5 weeks to ship due to high demand. I can deal with that, but they
could have let me know sooner.
Second Issue:
On that same Saturday I asked a question about one of their products via
their on-line email form. I received an automated email that "an EarthLED
representative...will send you a personal response soon (generally within
24 hours)." I have yet to hear from anyone regarding my question.
However, I have received an email every day since I placed the order telling
me about all the great deals at their website. It seems like their automated
email system works fine, but once people get involved, things really slow down.