Would the T8 LED tube be compatible with British T8 fixtures?

I'm based in London, England. I was interested in the T8 LED daylight tubes for artists. Do you sell your products in the UK? Also, would the T8s be compatible with British T8 fixtures? Assuming you do sell to the UK, roughly how long would it take to deliver? 

We are happy to confirm that our T8 LED Tube Lights are compatible with 120-240V AC, 50-60 Hz input voltage, and can be shipped to the United Kingdom without delay. 

As our ballast compatibility list is centered around fixtures sold in the United States, please note that any ballasts found within your T8 fixtures are likely not featured in our compatibility list, which would cause performance issues and may void the product warranty if installed. 

That being said, we have prepared a set of simple instructions for bypassing the ballast with a direct-wire connection, which will allow for optimal product operation. 

I haven't actually gotten the T8 fixtures yet. So would it make more sense to purchase the fixtures from you too, (and would that have conversion implications for wiring them up in a UK system?). 

It was brought to our attention that the LED-Ready T8 Fixtures are designed for the voltage standards of North America and have not been tested for use with United Kingdom voltage standards. 

Given this, we would likely recommend purchasing an option that is locally sourced and capable of utilizing the local voltage. While we stand by each of our products, we would prefer to avoid recommending the purchase of any items that may not be fully usable in your region.

When an alternative T8 light fixture is purchased, we would recommend bypassing the ballast as illustrated within the product user manual for direct-wire connection. This is due to the fact that our T8 LED Tube Lights are unlikely to be compatible with the ballasts designed for flourescent fixtures in the United Kingdom. 

In which case, I'll get the T8 tubes from you and get the T8 batten fittings over here (and do the bypass). Just to double check, will the American T8 tubes actually fit the British T8 batten fittings?

Based on our previous conversations with customers using these lights internationally, We have not encountered instances where our 48” T8 LED Tube Lights have been incompatible with UK fixtures. 

That being said, we would strongly recommend reviewing the electrical specifications section within the product specification sheet and confirming compatibility with local hardware stores or electricians. 

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