Yup, direct wire. Mod kit had fixture pieces and maybe wire nuts.
73, Dan
On Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 11:53 AM David Hachadorian <k6ll.dave@gmail.com>
wrote:
> I replaced mine about 5 years ago, using no-name "ballast bypass" aka
> "direct wire" LED tubes. The only mod to the fixtures was to cut the
> two hot leads coming in and connect those hot leads to the two wires
> going to the lamp socket on one side. There was plenty of excess wire
> to reach, and I used wire nuts to make the splices.
>
> Almost all LEDs make a little noise in the immediate vicinity, but I
> can't hear any of mine on a real antenna. I would try one of these
>
> https://www.lowes.com/pd/GE-Direct-Wire-Color-Select-32-Watt-EQ-T8-Color-changing-G13-LED-Light-Bulb-2-Pack/5013820993
> to see if it is sufficiently quiet. Easy to return if you don't like
> it, and the temperature select switch is nice.
>
> Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
> Yuma, AZ
>
>
> On 6/25/2024 4:32 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> > I need to replace bulbs in existing 4-ft T8 magnetic fixtures. I'd
> > like to do it with no mods to the fixtures. Should I stick with
> > fluorescents, or can anyone recommend a good LED replacement?
> >
> > Thanks and 73, Jim K9YC
> >
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