We're often asked, "How do you replace fluorescent tubes with LED?" and "Which LED replacement for fluorescent is best?" In this article, we break down the advantages and disadvantages of each fluorescent-to-LED option.

Whatever solution you ultimately choose, you will reduce energy usage, operating costs, and maintenance time needed by a significant amount – without sacrificing light quality or brightness levels.

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If you have fluorescent fixtures and are eying the cost-savings and energy use reduction of switching to LED lighting, you'll find there are two paths you can take: 1) Convert your existing fixtures to work with LED replacements or 2) Replace your fluorescent fixtures with all-new LED fixtures.

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Within those two paths are a number of additional options. Which one you choose depends on the type and location of your fixtures, your lighting goals, and your budget.

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Keep in mind that, although the lumen output may seem lower for LED tubes than fluorescents, there are a number of reasons why you'll experience LED lights as being as bright as, if not brighter than, fluorescents (something we've covered in more detail in this blog post). With today's technology, you can rest assured that if you're buying an LED tube from a reputable manufacturer, it will be at least as bright as the fluorescent you're replacing. Which means that the lumen rating for various LED tubes is best used to compare one LED option against another. The higher the number, the greater the light output.

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