My bedroom is currently using LED T8 tube lighting.
Today, the LED decided to die.
I buy a Philips EcoFit LEDtube T8 from my nearest convenience shop. Unluckily, there is no testing provision at the shop.
I unbox it at home. It comes with an EMP starter. I guess it is meant to be used for replacing classic fluorescent with ballast setup (which is not applicable for me).
I install the LED tube. It does not illuminate.
I have no choice but to salvage an LED tube from my spare room and install it in my bedroom. Now it works. Does that mean the Philips EcoFit LEDtube T8 is not a direct replacement to a standard T8 LED light?

UPDATE:
Thanks to stormer.lyn. i re-wire my casing wiring and now the light works.

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Nov 12 2022, 12:49 PM

Your tube fixture no starter right?
Try flipping to another upside down.

This post has been edited by FusionXY: Nov 10 2022, 12:55 AM

Typical led T8 casing. No starter type.
I flip the tube the other way. Also not illuminate.

Philips EcoFit has the connection on both pins on one side, while "normal" LED tubes have the power on both ends of the tube. That's why it doesn't work

Typical casing is wired like this



Need to change it to this if using the Philips tube



Take out one wire and cucuk into the hole of the holder on one side

DON'T CUCUK LIKE THIS! Because the holes on each side are connected together



Disclaimer : Attempt to do this at your own risk. My posts may or may not be correct, it is your responsibility to confirm the information

This post has been edited by stormer.lyn: Nov 10 2022, 01:36 PM

I don't have any info to confirm

Sorry la, I must put disclaimer because I am instructing without looking at it myself.

But this picture also shows the same Method 2, Image 4

you are right. it is single sided. besides philips, do u know other brand that is also single sided?


did this and the light illuminate. thanks a lot.

I think Osram is also.

Happy to have been able to help!

Thanks for the guide, it was very helpful. Just diy myself for philips master series that I bought recently

Glad this 3 year old guide helped you out!