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Lamp Types: Plug-and-Play, Direct Wire, Hybrid, and Type C

Type A (Plug-and-Play): These LED tubes work with compatible fluorescent ballasts-no rewiring needed. Simply remove the fluorescent tube and insert the LED tube.

Type B (Direct-Wire): Requires bypassing and removing the ballast. These connect directly to line voltage and often require non-shunted sockets. Offers the highest energy efficiency.

Type A/B (Hybrid): These versatile lamps start as plug-and-play and can later be rewired as direct-wire when the ballast fails-giving you flexibility and future-proofing your investment.

Type C (External Driver): A newer option that uses a remote LED driver instead of the existing ballast. Offers precise control, 0-10V dimming, and improved compatibility.

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