Ballast Bypass (Direct wire)

Ballast bypass T8 tubes do not require the use of the fixture’s ballast; they feature a self-contained driver that allows the tubes to run directly on line voltage bypassing the fixture’s ballast. This makes direct wire ballast bypass T8 tubes very versatile making installation possible in any traditional fluorescent T8 fixture. Direct wire ballast bypass T8 offer the advantage of reduced maintenance costs associated with replacing ballasts since the fixture’s ballast is no longer part of the system. For the most part they are also generally cheaper than drop in T8 replacement tubes. If you are not sure about which model LED T8 direct wire ballast bypass you need for your fixture, our team of lighting experts will be more than happy to help you find the right tube for your project!