How to Direct Wire Double-Ended LED Tube Lights 4 Lamps Rapid Start

For double-ended direct wire LEDs, the line is connected to the lampholders at one end of the fixture, neutral at the other end. Shunted or non-shunted lampholders can be used with double-ended LED tubes. double-ended tubes can be reversed in a light fixture just like a fluorescent tube. When using non-shunted lampholders, the wires only need to be connected to one side of the lampholder with most LED tubes (check the wiring instructions). Find Double-Ended LED Tube Lights

Caution! Direct wiring will cause the lampholders to be energized with line voltage when the light switch is turned on. Always turn the power off to the light fixture when installing or replacing tubes in direct wired fixtures.

A fixture modification label should be supplied with the tube. Place this on the ballast cover according to instructions.

Two Rapid Start Ballasts 4 Lamps

Factory wiring

4 Lamp Two Rapid Start Ballasts

Non-shunted lampholders are used with two 2 lamp rapid start ballasts

LED Direct Wire Double-Ended Wiring Diagram 4 Lamps Rapid Start Fixture

Cut the wires from the ballasts. Remove the ballasts from the fixture (or leave them in place). Using tan or red wire connectors. Trim wires to about 5/8” to 3/4” for wire connectors. Similar sized wire connectors can be used.

Wires on one side of the fixture are connected to line.

Wires on the other side of the fixture are connected to neutral.

Two Rapid Start Ballasts Physical Diagram 4 Lamps

Factory wiring

Two Rapid Start Ballasts Physical Diagram 4 Lamps