Fluorescent Light Fixture Tombstones

Fixtures with rapid start programmed start and dimming ballasts use non shunted lamp holders.

Fluorescent light fixture tombstones. To hold the lamp in place and provide electricity. Two wires attach to each socket on a fluorescent fixture to provide the electricity necessary to cause the gas inside of a fluorescent tube to glow. The bulb slips in and out of two sockets that resemble tombstones. There s an easy way to know the difference between shunted and non shunted sockets and when you need which.

Replace the shunted lamp holders or tombstones with a non shunted variety. And while we re at it we should explain that sockets are also called tombstones or lamp holders. Tube fluorescent light fixtures use a different type of socket to connect the tubular bulb. Non shunted tombstones sockets retrofit your aging t12 or t8 fluorescent light fixtures with our non shunted tombstone sockets and switch to new energy save long lasting led lighting today.

But we re here to make lighting and sockets easier. Find fluorescent lighting parts accessories at lowe s today. If you re planning to retrofit your fluorescent light fixtures with led tube lights it s important to know if you need to switch out your fluorescent socket as well. Use these non shunted tombstone lamp holders with our led fluorescent tube replacements that are powered from one end.

Fixtures with instant start ballasts require shunted lamp holders. The sockets on fluorescent fixtures are shaped. They all serve the same purpose. When this happens you will have to replace the tombstone socket.

To get more detailed information on each product click on the product and scroll down the page and you will find a product description and additional information. Using shunted lamp holders or tombstones when led retrofitting can damage the bulbs or the fixture itself. It is these magnetic ballasts that cause most humming sounds in a fixture as well as the delay and flicker when a fluorescent light is turned on. They are relatively inexpensive to replace and should last 10 to 20 years at least.

Magic shell tombstone base socket 2 pairs t8 single pin fa8 lamp holder connector tombstone base for 8ft light emitting diode fluorescent tube light md38 27x2 md38 28x2 5 0 out of 5 stars 1 8 99 8. Take the existing shunted lamp holders or tombstones out of the fluorescent lighting fixtures you want to upgrade.