G24q-2 lamp led replacement or convert to ES

[Steve T]

Hi all

I’ve got some outdoor lights, one of which stopped working recently. They take cfl G24q-2, 4 pin, 18w lamps, and have an electronic ballast inside. I tried replacing the lamp, to no success, so I checked for voltage at the lampholder, no voltage. I concluded the ballast is at fault, so I’m now looking into ways to put a different lamp in the light.

I did find the equivalent in LED, but they say they can be fitted into the light without removing the ballast, and my ballast isn’t working, so I assume I can’t just wire the LED replacement straight into the mains without a ballast, or can I?
If you happen to know of any replacement LED G24q-2 lamps that don’t need a ballast, please let me know. I’d prefer not to replace the ballast as they’re very expensive.

The other option I was thinking of was swapping the G24q-2 fitting for a standard ES, but the lamp would have to be thin, given the design of the light. I am aware of ‘corn’ lamps, but I’ve heard that these are very poor, although if anyone had recommendations for good ‘corn’ lamps, please could you post a link or brand?

Thanks for any replies and sorry for the long post!

 

[Steve T]

Here’s some photos:

 

[Rpa07]

Converting it to an ES would negate the need for the ballast and you could still go for a CFL of any useful wattage. I guess the ballast is there for that particular start up. Interested to hear what others come up with.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Converting it to an ES would negate the need for the ballast and you could still go for a CFL of any useful wattage. I guess the ballast is there for that particular start up. Interested to hear what others come up with.

I wont be long before they faze them out , by a new lamp
would be better .

 

[Rpa07]

Still energy efficient as long as they are around. Looks like the type of outdoor light that stays on so no problem with frequent switching.
I like CFLs they are just misunderstood!

 

[Steve T]

The lights are on a photocell, so no frequent switching, but if I go with ES I’d rather spend money on a decent ‘corn’ LED type lamp, which will also last longer. That’s if I can find a decent one that fits the light!

 

[Rpa07]

@telectrix has mentioned a corn source before, wouldn’t know what thread title to search so wait for him to reply.
CFL still long lasting though and produce enough light for what you need.

 

[suffolkspark]

just disconnect and bypass the ballast then you can fit the led pl laps you found

 

[Octopus]

just disconnect and bypass the ballast then you can fit the led pl laps you found

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[suffolkspark]

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