LED Tubes to replace Fluorescent Tubes

[Tinker1947]

Has anybody tried this, one review i read just says replace the tube and the supplied starter.....so thats LED instant light and lower running costs...??

read the reviews....

http://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-led-tube-t8-cool-white-1800lm-1200mm-18w/2944f

[Davey-T]

Interesting, but they'd have to last a long time to recoup the extra cost in saved electricity, perhaps if the powers that be are serious about saving the planet things like this could be VAT free.

Dave

[Stevp]

Less flicker and less hassle doesn't sound like a bad deal for the extra few quid. I can be in and out of my garage before the light comes on some times. Should look in to that really

[Tinker1947]

Less flicker and less hassle doesn't sound like a bad deal for the extra few quid. I can be in and out of my garage before the light comes on some times. Should look in to that really

I have 10  tubes in the workshop, 1 doesn't work the others are ok but not instant, there 15 years old on the same tubes, it's getting close to replacement time, 

[cthorpey]

I bought these for the shop and the workshop. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-T8-Tube-2-3-4-5-6-8ft-Fluorescent-Replacement-/321872983577?

take the old tube out, take the old starter out and stick the new stuff in.

My old tubes are failing so I am replacing them 2 at a time.

[Tinker1947]

I bought these for the shop and the workshop. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-T8-Tube-2-3-4-5-6-8ft-Fluorescent-Replacement-/321872983577?

take the old tube out, take the old starter out and stick the new stuff in.

My old tubes are failing so I am replacing them 2 at a time.

I will get a couple to see how they shape up, i have 5' tubes so around £22 a unit, thanks for the link

[Davey-T]

Just bought a couple of 12v ones for the camper van, pity they didn't do red ones.

Dave

[Tinker1947]

Just bought a couple of 12v ones for the camper van, pity they didn't do red ones.

Dave

these won't break the bank....i use them to cover the monitor screen

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/141756665158?adgroupid=&hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&poi=&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&ff19=0&device=c&chn=ps&campaignid=&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80

[JamesF]

They look interesting, certainly.  I might have to try a couple in the workshop.

James

[Purplehayze104]

we have some in the garage at work, there not to bad, least most of the light points downwards bit more directional, don't seem to have the spread of a fluro but do tend to look brighter.

[Davey-T]

these won't break the bank....i use them to cover the monitor screen

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/141756665158?adgroupid=&hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&poi=&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&ff19=0&device=c&chn=ps&campaignid=&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80

Just splashed the cash and bought some of these

Dave

http://www.bltdirect.com/t5-12-inch-light-red-coloured-sleeve

[Troy mason]

If anyone else is curious about replacing fluorescent light with LED lights, there is a great article with a guide here

[old_eyes]

Just picked up on this thread.

I needed a couple of new tubes in a fluorescent sitting, saw LED were available and thought - why not. They were drop in repalcements (with a gizmo that replaces/bypasses the starter). No problem - instant light - no flicker.

A no-brainer. Yes a bit more expensive, but actually offering better performance. Something we astro-types are keen on.