Code Violation To Replace Socket In CFL Recessed Light?

[Ravenvalor]

Are there any LED retrofits like the one linked below that have the prongs instead of the screw type socket?

HALO RL 5 in., 6 in. Adjustable CCT White Canless IC Rated Dimmable Indoor, Outdoor Integrated LED Recessed Light Trim RL56099S1EWHR - The Home Depot

Bring a rich look to your home with the help of this affordable Halo RL and White Integrated LED Recessed Ceiling Light Trim at Selectable CCT Extra Brightness.

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If not would it be a code violation to replace the prong socket on a CFL recessed light to a screw socket?

Thank you,

 

[Fred B]

Are there any LED retrofits like the one linked below that have the prongs instead of the screw type socket?

HALO RL 5 in., 6 in. Adjustable CCT White Canless IC Rated Dimmable Indoor, Outdoor Integrated LED Recessed Light Trim RL56099S1EWHR - The Home Depot

Bring a rich look to your home with the help of this affordable Halo RL and White Integrated LED Recessed Ceiling Light Trim at Selectable CCT Extra Brightness.

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If not would it be a code violation to replace the prong socket on a CFL recessed light to a screw socket?

Thank you,

Here are a couple of adapters: no rewire or replacement of socket, 2nd one just use that base on the halo you reference direct plugin.

Adamax GU24 to Medium Base (GU24 to E26) Light Bulb Adapter A2426E - The Home Depot

Refit your classic CFL ceiling light fixtures with your choice of illumination using easy-to-install standard sockets, the Newhouse Lighting Adamax GU24 to E26 Adapter is a light bulb socket adapter that

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LEDVANCE Sylvania GU24 Socket Adaptor for ULTRA Series Recessed Downlight Kit (LEDVANCE Sylvania LED/ADAPTOR/GU24) | HomElectrical.com

Buy LEDVANCE Sylvania LED/ADAPTOR/GU24 GU24 Socket Adaptor for ULTRA Series Recessed Downlight Kit on HomElectrical.com. FREE SHIPPING with minimum purchase of $75.

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[Ravenvalor]

Thanks Fred, These look good and since they are Sylvania they are probably UL Stamped. Do you know is someone makes this for a 4-pin and a 2-pin CFL lamp?

 

[curt swartz]

I would just splice the adapter cord on to the existing wires feeding the CFL socket. Technically the grounded conductor should be white. You need to bypass the ballast anyway so you could either replace one of the existing wires or just mark one white and not worry about it.

Some older retrofit kits came with a pigtail designed to be connected to the old socket wires.

 

[jap]

Using a manufactured socket adapter to make the conversion to LED is one thing.
Bypassing the ballast to operate a line voltage LED retrofit is another.

In most cases bypassing the ballast to run a retrofit LED lamp nulls any type of manufacturer's warranty if any, and, put the responsibility of any future issues in your hands.

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