Toggled brand 48" T8/T12 16w 5000k, 2000 lumen Dimmable LED tubes. Home Depot about 10.00 each.
These tubes get 120v power on 2 pins on one end of the tube.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Took the existing florescent tubes out.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Remove the top cover.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Cut all the wires off the ballast close to the ballast.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture This is how the wires are routed up from the lamp holders.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Unscrew the ballast and toss it.
This is how the existing lamp holders fit into the end bracket. They push up from the bottom and click into place.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Squeeze the side tabs and push the lampholders out.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Push the new lamp holders up into the hole till they click in place.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture The 4 new lampholders installed in the end bracket.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Each socket has a hot and neutral.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Route the wires through the opening to the top of the fixture.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture The lamp holders on the other side are just dummies so cut all the wires off.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Route the wires through the openings at the end of the top cover.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Join all the white wires. In this case the yellow wire is the neutral from the AC power. Twist the bundle up and screw on a wire nut.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Tuck all the wires under the cover and screw it back on.
Insert the tubes making sure the side that says "AC INPUT" goes into the new lamp holders and the LED's point down.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Plug it in to test it out.
Retrofitting LEDs in a 48" Hanging Fixture Hang it back up.
