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Know nothing about these, bu need more light in my workshop. Went to shop, today, who said, led tubes fit into normal striplights, (eg), existing ones, but i may need to change the starter. My question, are they any brighter, as tubes are much dearer than those i have. thanks.

Just about to get a couple. My son has one in his garage, very bright. I’m going to change the whole thing as my tube lights are pretty old.

Think you can get soft light or daylight light.

Hi,Brian, thanks, You are buying whole light, or just the tubes.

Just read it again, you are going to change the light. Over here, they are suggesting just change the tubes. My workshop ones are 12 years old and would need 8 new tubes, expensive.

They do sell the LED tubes but I have read conflicting reports about whether they are a straight swap.

Where i went, they only sell the tubes, or whole, old style lights. All mine are doubles, and ord tube is about £6, whereas, led, is £18. Guess i could shop around.

They are not cheap but should last a long time with no flickering or buzzing. Going to give them a go.

Mine don’t flicker or buzz. Get covered in dust, as I took off diffusers, just not that bright. Probably my eyesight.

If I get them before you I’ll let you know how I got on.

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