LED Ballast Bypass and Strip Lighting Upgrade in Matthews, NC

Touchstone Electric recently completed a professional ballast bypass and LED strip lighting retrofit for 11 existing fixtures in Matthews, NC. This Lighting & Ceiling Fans project, categorized under Lighting Installation, was handled by our Charlotte branch team and focused on delivering brighter, more efficient, and more reliable illumination for everyday use.

Led by technician Tyquan Johnson, the retrofit was finished on April 8, 2026. The customer, Gary Pools & Leisure, wanted consistent, dependable lighting without the maintenance headaches commonly associated with aging fluorescent ballasts.

What We Upgraded

We converted 11 strip-light fixtures by performing a direct-wire ballast bypass and installing compatible LED strips. This process removes old ballasts from the circuit so the fixtures supply line voltage directly to the new LED components, improving efficiency and reducing future points of failure.

Safely de-energized and verified the circuit prior to work
Removed legacy ballasts and redundant wiring from each fixture
Wired hot and neutral directly to the LED strip connections
Secured all terminations and ensured proper polarity
Tested each fixture for uniform output and reliable operation

The result is clean, even illumination with instant-on performance and reduced maintenance needs—ideal for everyday tasks and improved visibility throughout the space.

Why Choose a Ballast Bypass LED Retrofit

Fewer failures: Eliminates ballast-related flicker, buzzing, and downtime
Energy-smart: LED strips operate efficiently without ballast losses
Brighter, more consistent light: Crisp, even illumination for work and living areas
Lower maintenance: Long-lasting components reduce service calls and replacements
Instant-on: No warm-up or cold-start issues—just dependable light every time

For homes and facilities across Matthews, NC, a ballast bypass retrofit is a smart way to modernize legacy strip fixtures without a full fixture replacement.

Project At a Glance

Service area: Matthews, NC
Primary category: Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Secondary category: Lighting Installation
Scope: 11 fixtures converted with ballast bypass to LED strips
Technician: Tyquan Johnson
Completed: April 8, 2026
Customer: Gary Pools & Leisure
Branch: Charlotte team serving the Matthews community

Customer Feedback

Gary Pools & Leisure praised our team for the results of this lighting upgrade and shared a review on Google. You can view it here: See the customer review on Google.

Serving Matthews with Expert Lighting Upgrades

Whether you’re replacing outdated fluorescent strips or updating fixtures throughout your property, Touchstone Electric delivers clean workmanship and safe, code-conscious installations. From garages and workshops to basements and utility rooms, our Charlotte branch supports homes and local properties across the Matthews area with:

LED ballast bypass and strip lighting retrofits
New lighting installations and fixture replacements
Ceiling fan installs and lighting control upgrades
Troubleshooting for flicker, tripped breakers, or dim output

If you’re in Matthews, NC and considering a similar retrofit, our team can assess your existing fixtures, discuss LED options, and complete a neat, reliable conversion tailored to your space.

Ready to Upgrade Your Lighting?

Improve brightness, curb maintenance issues, and modernize your fixtures with an LED ballast bypass retrofit from Touchstone Electric. Our Matthews service area is supported by the Charlotte branch, and we’re here to help you plan a smooth, safe upgrade that fits your goals.