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...
In the light fixture box the incoming "hot" is wired to the white wire of a pair of wires white and black) that go to the wall switch. In the wall switch the incoming white wire is bringing current and is connected to one of the two switch power terminals; In the wall switch th...
Inside the fluorescent fixture, a cover plate protects a special transformer, called aballast, which has preattached wires for hooking up to your electrical supply. The ballast passes 120‑volt household current to the fixture's sockets, to which the tubes are connected. The sockets transfer po...
7 Easy Steps To Retrofit A Fluorescent Light Fixture With LED 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...
However, this could be a detriment to the fluorescent fixture’s life. Fluorescent lights do work well with motion sensors and dimmers. Plus, when you switch off/on these sensors, it actually decreases the light’s lifespan. So, you might want technology that enables frequent off/on switchin...
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. ...
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.
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 ...
There are several other ways to wire three-way switches to a light. For example, the power from the fuse box could come in at the light fixture and there could be two switches in series running from there. Or power can enter at the fixture and then two switches can be arranged in par...
Fluorescent Light Fixture – $10 Happ Controls Plexiglas – $8 Local Hardware Store Finally I bought two pieces of clear Plexiglas cut to fit from my local hardware store, sandwiched the Marquee in between the two pieces, and installed the light fixture behind it. The lightning bolts coming ou...