Riegel_Haribo t1_j9dxnei wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:21 AM

Sounds like you are putting retrofit bulbs (not direct wire) in a fixture with a failing or magnetic ballast, or trying to connect them to AC directly. Don't do that.

And what the hell is the little LED thing hanging by the wires?

PM_ME_YOUR_FDD_OFFER OP t1_j9dyhrp wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:30 AM

The ballast has been removed. I’m trying to connect them to AC directly. Would retrofits not run on AC?

The thing hanging from the wires is the wire connector.

Cletu_Bojangles t1_j9e02he wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:47 AM

No retrofits will not. A ballast depending on application put out 300-1000volts

PM_ME_YOUR_FDD_OFFER OP t1_j9ewx7p wrote on February 21, 2023 at 12:46 PM

Thank you. I’ll grab some direct wire bulbs and try them. Appreciate your help

Riegel_Haribo t1_j9e18j0 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 6:00 AM

There are specific bulbs for universal (runs in fat T12 magnetic OR T8 electronic ballast), and for electronic only. The voltage for florescent bulbs is many times higher than wall power, and also includes a starter circuit.

Direct-wire bulbs will specifically state that they are not for use in existing fixtures. They can be more efficient without ballast, but need re-wiring according to the directions included.

PM_ME_YOUR_FDD_OFFER OP t1_j9ewzxr wrote on February 21, 2023 at 12:46 PM

Excellent. I’m going to buy some direct wire and see if they work. Thanks for your help

Haiku_Time_Again t1_j9f0u55 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 1:22 PM

I removed my ballasts and put hybrids in, they work amazingly (can use on electric ballast or direct wire, not magnetic).

Direct power led tubes will be fine since you cut the ballasts out already.