Plug-in compact fluorescent lamps are quite common and were introduced years ago as an energy saving option to halogen and incandescent lighting. They require a ballast to operate successfully and although they have a decent life span, these type of lamps and the fixtures they illuminate require costly scheduled maintenance.

Today we're going to talk about replacing your plug-in compact fluorescents with high-quality LED alternatives from PLT Solutions. With these lamps, you can now easily switch out CFLs and go with the best long-term solution. There are three types of LED PL and PL-L lamps we want to discuss and they are differentiated by how LEDs are powered. These are plug and play, ballast bypass, or the hybrid option.

Plug and Play Lamps

Plug and play lamps are a common choice for users that do not want to spend the time and money initially on bypassing their fluorescent ballast. Simply remove the old CFL lamp and replace with the LED version that will actually operate off the existing ballast. You will always want to confirm that the lamp you choose is compatible with the ballast you're now using. But with the advances in technology we have seen that there are very few instances where there is an issue as long as you're choosing the correct LED product. At 1000bulbs.com, we make it very easy to determine this by posting the wattage equivalencies, base configurations, and even the ballast compatibility list as needed. Our plug-and-play section will help you find replacements for any 4-pin G24 base lamp from 13 up to 26 Watts.

Ballast Bypass Lamps

The second option for replacing your CFL lamps with LED is ballast bypass lamps. These lamps require that you remove the ballast altogether during installation. This eliminates ongoing maintenance costs and truly gives you a worry-free fixture for more than 50,000 hours. In this category PLT Solutions offers replacements for what are widely known as PL-L or twin tube compact fluorescents. Whether you have the 36 Watt or even more common 40 Watt version of these lamps, PLT Solutions has you covered with long lasting, energy efficient ballast bypass LEDs that will allow you to spend less money on your lighting budget and more where you actually want it.

Hybrid Lamps

Finally, PLT Solutions offers LED light bulbs that are called hybrid lamps. These are perfect for when you're not ready to actually replace a ballast that is still working just fine. These replacements will allow you to either use your current ballast or, if and when that ballast fails, you will be able to simply remove that ballast and continue using the same light bulb. It truly is a great long-term solution giving you the best of both worlds. 1000bulbs.com offers these to replace your current G23 or GX23 two-pin light bulbs ranging from 5 to 13 Watts.

If you have any questions or would like to make a purchase, give one of our knowledgeable lighting experts a call at 1-800-624-4488 or visit us at 1000bulbs.com.