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For shoplights the fixture replacement has always been cheaper. I bought one at Costco recently that I was very excited about that had a built in motion detector, but the damn thing just sat there going on and off by itself with nothing near it and the sensor at it's lowest setting.
Posted on: 2019/11/22 16:49
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hero69 wrote: thanks. i will check out. also. i heard that ballast tend to fail over time. can i do bypass method with motion sensor lights ?[quote] That would depend on the sensor used. The clients I work with now are just changing out the fixtures instead of doing bulb swaps. The fixture cost has come down so much in the past 5 years it makes more sense just to put in a new fixture. Some LED fixtures have options for integrated motion / occupancy sensors.
Posted on: 2019/11/22 14:06
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thanks. i will check out. also. i heard that ballast tend to fail over time. can i do bypass method with motion sensor lights ?Quote:
Posted on: 2019/11/20 14:42
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hero69 wrote: anyone, ever convert a fluorsecent fixture into one that can take led bulbs?[quote] Done all the time Ballast Bypass (most energy efficient method) re-wire the light that the new LED tube runs on line voltage. Ballast compatible: Just pop it in. Memorial Sloan has been doing the ballast bypass method. They have been getting their bulbs from Tri State LED, which based on their performance tests, proved to be the most reliable.
Posted on: 2019/11/20 14:09
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technically HD no longer takes back the flourescent tubes...you can try sneaking it into the recycling bin. maybe ebst buy takes them?
anyone, ever convert a fluorsecent fixture into one that can take led bulbs?Quote:
Posted on: 2019/11/19 21:48
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One option is bring them to Home Depot, I've brought bags of them there.
Posted on: 2019/11/18 1:31
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Hi all,
Does anyone know how I can go about disposing of old fluorescent tubes (I have about a dozen of them). Will normal trash pick them up? Thanks in advance! best Jim
Posted on: 2019/11/17 19:02
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