When it comes to appearance, LED tubes look exactly like fluorescents. However, they are very different. First, LED is a mercury-free lighting solution. There are no costly recycling fees associated with LED lights. And you will never have to worry about a tube dropping and contaminating an ...
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...
Never wire a regular dimmer to an older fluorescent light fixture that is not rated for dimming or a fixture which has CFL - Compact Fluorescent Lamp adapters. Dimming non-compatible fixtures or lamps will cause the fluorescent lamps to over heat and burn out prematurely. Newer specially designed...
Wiring Connections for a Single Light Switch Controlling a Light Fixture At a single light switch often there is an incoming "hot" to the switch and an outgoing "hot" from the switch to the light or other switched device. The third wire could be a ground, or the box in your photo coul...
An overview of one of the most common light fixture categories. Part of a fluorescent fixture are explained and contrasts are made to other types of fixture, which operate on very different platforms. Troubleshooting tips and how-to guidance for replacin
Step 1: Turn off power to the fixture Step 2: Remove old T12/T8 fluorescent lamps Step 3: Remove ballast cover Step 4: Clip wires and remove fluorescent light ballast Step 5: Install new Net Zero USA LED driver and connector board ...
This guide provides instructions on how to wire a 4-way light switch, including replacing a 4-way switch and wiring a new 4-way switch into a set of two 3-way switches. Diagrams are also provided.
Are you looking for something temporary or prefer a long-lasting permanent fixture? To help you narrow down the best options, we’ve created a shortchecklistto help you on the first steps on figuring out LED cove lighting details.If you already know which strip you need for your project, ...
You’ll also want to obtain a lighting fixture. If you have one of those desk lamps, it’ll work fine. If you don’t have a light fixture that you can use, I’d suggest getting a clamp-on work light. Miscellaneous tools Last, you’ll want to make sure you have a few standard ...
Unlike incandescent and fluorescent bulbs,LEDs thrive in cooler environments. Therefore, using LED fixtures in the same room with heat-producing fixtures like incandescent bulbs might not bode well for your new fixtures. Generally: The heat will start to accumulate around your fixture andwithout prope...