How to Replace a Fluorescent Light Socket. Replacing a fluorescent light socket is not difficult. All you need is a screwdriver, a new socket and these few tips to get the job done. Step 1 First make sure the problem the socket needs replacing. It might be that the bulb is about to d...
Return fluorescent bulbs to the socket if they were removed to reach the starter. Turn on the switch. If the light comes on and doesn't flicker continuously, the starter was the problem. If the fixture doesn't light or continues to flicker, the problem lies elsewhere. Tip Throw away all ...
If a table or floor lamp doesn’t work, do the obvious: Put in a new working bulb. If it still doesn’t light, check the circuit breaker or fuse that serves the lamp’s outlet. If the circuit is working, you may need to replace the cord, lamp socket, or plug. For complete cover...
You may need to replace 60-watt bulbs with two 75-watt equivalents in some ceiling fixtures to get the light you want. Or you may need to try a brighter white light. If the first bulb you use in your test site is not bright enough where you were trying it, just move it to a ...
One way to reduce that number is to replace frequently used incandescent lights with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. These long-lasting bulbs use about one third of the power required to produce the same amount of light that is produced by a standard incandescent bulb. CFLs offer other...
How to choose a BR30 LED lamp Home / Blog / Home & Residential / How to choose a BR30 LED lamp You may be looking to replace some of the older lighting in your home, and come across a form factor called BR30. What does this mean and how do you shop for an LED retrofit ...
How to Open a Light Bulb Without Breaking It: In this instructable I am going to show you how to open a standard incandescent light bulb that can be used for many awesome projects. It all started when I was looking at peoples projects made with opened l
Every time you blow a fuse, you have to replace it with a new one. A circuit breaker does the same thing as a fuse — it opens a circuit as soon as the current climbs to unsafe levels — but you can use it over and over again. The basic circuit breaker consists of a simple ...
how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives step-by-step instructions for how to test and replace a receptacle. Once you’ve tested and replaced everything else except the electrical receptacle, it’s time to consider receptacle repair. It...
Electrons are pulled out of the ground to replace the ones removed by the power supply. Conventionally we think of DC current flowing from the power supply through the circuit to ground but in actuality the DC electrons are flowing the opposite direction. For amp's using a conventional ...