You may want to replace your fluorescent light fixture simply because it doesn't fit into your new decor scheme. But if you're doing it because you think it's broken, you may only have to replace the ballast. The basic procedure is the same in both cases. If you don't have to remo...
creating a place for them to connect to the wires in the ceiling. This wire stripper I bought a while back (similar tothis one) has been a great purchase, in case you’re planning to hang any light fixtures soon.
mercury vapor emits ultraviolet light.Human eyesare not sensitive to ultraviolet light (although human skin is -- seeHow Sunburns and Sun Tans Work!). Therefore, the inside of a fluorescent light is coated with aphosphor. A phosphor is a ...
You canupgrade from fluorescents to LEDsin two distinct ways. Firstly, you can do a lighting retrofit to your existing fixtures to make them function for LED lighting. This is known as retrofitting. Secondly, it is possible to replace the lighting fixtures entirely withmodern LED lighting. Once...
How to Troubleshoot Fluorescent Light Fixtures. A fluorescent light fixture that is not working or working well can be caused by several problems. Diagnosing which problem you have and how best to tackle it is a fairly simple job that you can do on your own. ...
Switching CFLs on and off will shorten their life and may decrease their efficiency, mainly because the excitation of the gases and of the fluorescent coating take some exposure to an electric current to reach an optimal level. CFLs are also inefficient in enclosed, recessed fixtures (too hot)...
For indoor portraits, you still want to use natural light whenever possible. You don’t want a dim room or bright, fluorescent lights. Too much darkness will hide your pretty face and fluorescent lights will highlight every little pore of your skin. Try opening a window and snapping a pic...
Although light tubes work only during daylight hours (and not as well on cloudy days), some brands offer optional light fixtures inside so the dome can be used at any time of the day or night. Still, these products offer an interesting and energy-efficient option for continuous daylight illu...
Making your ownDIY lampcan be both rewarding and fun. It's a great opportunity to flex your creative muscles by transforming everyday objects into unique lighting fixtures. This guide on25 homemade DIY lamp ideaswill walk you through the process, from picking out materials to the final touches...
York-based photographerBrad Trent. He had mounted 4 standard workshop fluorescent light fixtures into light-stand mountable strip lights. “Ghetto-Flo” because they’re similar in use to the much more expensiveKino-Flo lights, though there are advantages to the later (variable power and...