How to Upgrade Your HDB and Condo Ceiling Fluorescent Lights to LED
- Secrene Neo
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
If you live in a flat or apartment, you know the frustration: the old and dim circular fluorescent ceiling light that takes two seconds to start flickering, the low humming, seems to die just months after you replace the tube, generate excessive heat, pose a health hazard if it breaks and most painfully, high monthly electrical bills.
The good news? You can completely eliminate the flicker, the hum, and the high electricity usage by upgrading to a modern Magnetic LED Light Source.
At Brite, we’ve tracked the lifespan of our high-quality LED magnetic plates, and our record stands at 9 years of reliable illumination (as of 2025)!
4 Reasons Why You Need The Upgrade with Brite
Brite's magnetic LED light source provides too many advantages that it makes absolute sense to do the upgrade:
Feature | Old Fluorescent Tube | BRITE Magnetic LED Source |
Start-Up Time | 1-2 seconds (Flicker) | Instant On |
Lifespan | 1–3 Years (Tube & Ballast Dependent) | Designed with superior LED Chips and safety Driver, this is why we can achieve our impressive and growing track record of 9 years lifespan (as of 2025) |
Energy Consumption | High (up to 40W!) | Low (From 12W to 24W) |
Installation | Tube requires exact matching ballast | Magnetically snaps onto the existing tray |
Can I Do The Upgrade to LED Myself?
Absolutely! If you're comfortable with simple electrical works, the upgrading work is easy and straightforward even for a laymen. Otherwise, we have a team of licensed electricians that can assist you for the installation works. Here's a video tutorial with a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Enjoy your maintenance-free, energy-efficient ceiling light that is built to many years and beyond!
How do I know which wattage to buy?
Generally the recommended LED upgrades is~50% reduction of your current fluorescent wattage consumption to maintain the same level of brightness. But this also highly depends on the the size of your ceiling light. Here's a table summary:
Your Current Fluorescent Wattage | Recommended BRITE Magnetic LED Light Source | Dimensions |
22W | 160mm dia. | |
32W | 225mm dia. | |
40W | 270mm dia. |
Need further assistance on choosing the perfect upgrade for your ceiling lights?
We know that choosing the right LED model can be confusing, that's why we're here to help. Chat with us on our website or email us at enquiry@brite.sg with your current wattage and dimensions and we can provide our expert recommendations. Start your energy saving journey with Brite today!
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