Ge s led tubes are rated to last.
T8 led bulbs no ballast ge.
The single ended led retrofit tubes with no ballast needed require the installation of non shunted tombstones on one side of the lamp.
It s slim size fits in the same fixtures as traditional 48 inch t8 fluorescent bulbs.
T8 led hybrids at the time of this writing there s a newer option of t8 led also available.
As a general rule t8 fluorescent fixtures with an instant start ballast have non shunted sockets and t12 fluorescent fixtures with a rapid start ballast usually have shunted sockets.
It allows a direct retrofit running off ballasts that are already installed like the first option above.
However it s best to use a voltage meter to test continuity.
Ge s cool white t8 led tubes replace 48 inch t8 1 inch diameter fluorescent bulbs using the existing fixture and electronic ballast.
Then when the ballast eventually fails the ballast can be disconnected and the lamp can then be hardwired like the second option above.
Ge s led tubes are rated to last 36.
It s slim size fits in the same fixtures as traditional 48 inch t8 fluorescent bulbs.
Why make the switch to led.