How to Install LED Tube Light?

I hated the dull fluorescent light at my home and I wanted an energy-efficient but bright replacement of them. So, I decided to upgrade to LED tube lights. At first, I was also not sure of

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how to install a LED tube light. But it is a very simple

DIY project, that you can try on your own. I will tell you the steps.

However, if you are not confident enough to install a tube light on your own, I suggest you hire a professional electrician to do it for you.

How to Install LED Tube Light on Wall?

Follow my simple step-by-step guide to help you install LED tube lights like a pro:

1. Safety first. So, turn off the power to the circuit you'll be working on.

2. Then carefully remove the old fluorescent tubes and ballasts.

3. Then, check the compatibility of your new LED tubes with the existing wiring and fixtures.

4. After that, simple connect the wires to the corresponding wires in the fixture using the provided connectors or wire nuts.

5. Now, carefully insert the LED tubes into the fixtures, ensuring they are aligned properly.

6. Now all you need to do is turn the power back on, switch on the lights and test them to ensure they are working properly.

You see? It is easy to install LED tube lights. I hope I was able to explain to you

how to install LED tube lights on ceiling in simple terms.

I have recently replaced my fluorescent tube lights with LED ones as they are designed to be a more reliable and energy-efficient alternative. If you find the process of replacing tube lights daunting and confusing, then worry not. I will tell you how to install LED tube light easily.

Disconnect the tube light you want to replace from the power supply. Once the power is disconnected, you can remove the old tube light from the fitting and keep it on a flat surface.

Fluorescent fixture feature ballasts, which are generally of 2 types: magnetic or electronic. If you are unsure which type of ballast is used in a light fitting, look for a flickering in the light or listen for a slight buzzing. If you can hear or see this, then it’s likely to be a magnetic ballast. Otherwise, it’s an electronic one.

If the fitting features an electronic ballast, you have to remove it to prevent damage to the LED tube light. Disconnect the wires from the ballast unit. Form a circuit by removing the unit and connecting the loose wires. Please make sure the connections are insulated and secure.

Depending on the tube and fixture, you’ll either need to bypass or remove a magnetic ballast completely or just remove the starter. Several LED tube lights feature an LED starter for making installation simpler. However, if you want to bypass the ballast, then I recommend you to take the help of an electrician.

After that, connect the LED tube light to the fixture. The tubelight will have a neutral connection at one end and a live connection at the other. Please make sure the wires in the fitment complement this. If you connect both neutral and live to one end of the LED tubelight, you will cause a short circuit.

Make sure there aren’t any wires left loose. Switch the tubelight on and check that it is working properly.

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I hope now you know how to install LED tube light.