[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I don't think anyone has to strip out fluorescent tubes, they just can't sell them after a certain date so distributors and shops will just run down stocks before then.

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

You would just replace the existing fluorescent tube with its LED equivalent eg
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brite-Sourc...127KNP0W&psc=1

I appreciate you may not wish to mix and match bulb types but larger offices tend to replace bulbs one floor at a time ie preventative maintenance.

It does depend on the fluorescent fitting though. My understanding is you need to do different things if you have a different starter/ballast setups

https://www.simplyled.co.uk/info/install-led-tubes/

Fluorescent fixtures all contain ballasts, which will be one of two types: electronic or magnetic. If you're not sure which type of ballast is incorporated in a light fitting, listen for a faint buzzing, or look for a flickering in the light. If you can see or hear this, then it is likely to be a magnetic ballast. Alternatively, take a picture of the light (while it is on) with your smartphone. If the resulting image has black bars or stripes across it, then the light contains a magnetic ballast. If the image is clear, then it is an electronic ballast.

If the fitting contains an electronic ballast, you must remove it to prevent damage to the LED tube. Disconnect the wires from the ballast unit. Remove the unit and connect the loose wires to form a circuit. Ensure the connections are secure and insulated

Depending on the fixture and the tube, you will either need to remove or bypass a magnetic ballast entirely, or just remove the starter (a small unit within the fitting that looks a little like a cylindrical 9-volt battery). Many LED tubes are packaged with an LED starter to make installation easier. However, if you need or wish to bypass the ballast, we'd advise you to consult a professional electrician.