In short
Fluorescent lighting can be upgraded to LED by retrofitting existing fittings with new LED engines and drivers, or by replacing them; retrofit keeps bodies and cuts waste.
Fluorescent lighting is still common in UK commercial buildings, but LED is more efficient and fluorescent lamps are being phased out.
Your options
LED tube replacement
Swapping tubes alone is quick but often leaves old ballasts and lamp holders in place, which can limit performance and reliability.
Full retrofit
Replacing the internals with a dedicated LED engine and driver, as reLUMEN8 does, gives a properly engineered upgrade with a renewed warranty.
Full replacement
New luminaires, best where existing fittings are damaged or unsuitable.
Benefits of moving to LED
- Lower energy use and running costs
- Longer life and less maintenance
- Better dimming and controls
- No mercury-containing lamps to dispose of
Further reading at 299 Lighting
Next steps on relumen8.com
Thinking about a retrofit?
Send us photos of your existing fittings, the location and rough quantities. A Light Engineer will tell you whether reLUMEN8 is viable.
Start a project →Frequently asked questions
Can fluorescent fittings be converted to LED?
Yes. Fluorescent fittings can be retrofitted with new LED engines and drivers while keeping the existing bodies.
Are LED tubes the same as a retrofit?
Not quite. LED tubes replace lamps only; a full retrofit replaces the internal gear with a dedicated LED engine and driver.
