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Can a two tube fluorescent fixture be wired to have only one tube?
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Can you convert fluorescent tube fixture to accept a led light?
No, the fixtures do not have anything is common other that emitting light. If you are talking about removing the fluorescent fixture and installing a new fixture that can take a LED lamp then the answer is yes.
What make fluorescent bulbs flicker?
A fluorescent tube will flicker is the temperature is cold or the fixture has a bad ground to the electrical system.
How many volts should I be reading at a fluorescent bulb?
The voltage present on the secondary side of the ballast (transformer) varies as to the type of fluorescent tube or bulb that is in the fixture. The voltage will always be higher that the applied line voltage that supplies the ballast.If the fluorescent bulb screws into a lamp type of fixture, then there is no way to measure the voltage at the bulb as the tube and ballast are a combined sealed unit.
How much power does a fluorescent fixture use with no tubes installed For example a switched on 8' fixture with a single tube with an old ballast.?
Depends if ballast is in fixture and switch is on. Several watts if new ballast and perhaps 15 watts for old ballasts....
Can you use a larger diameter fluorescent tube instead of a smaller diameter tube?
Fluorescent tube are graded in 1/8 ths of an inch. When you speak of a T8 what this means is that the tube diameter is 8/8 ths or 1 inch. A T12 is 12/8 ths or 1 and 1/4 inches. What you have to find out is what type of ballast is in the fixture. T12's are associated with transformer type ballasts, like wise T8's are associated with electronic ballasts. The T8's have a different pin configuration wiring than that of the T12 tube. The T12 will not work in sockets wired for electronic ballasts.
What is a pin based fluorescent light fixture?
A pin based fluorescent light fixture is the type of fixture that takes fluorescent tubes. On each end of the fluorescent tubes there are contact pins. These pins are used to hold the tube in the fixture and to supply the voltage to the tube from the fixture's ballast.
Is a fluorescent light grounded?
If you are talking about the lamp then the answer is no. If you are talking about the fluorescent fixture, it should be. It is the fixture grounding that helps the tube to ignite. because of the close proximity to the metal of the fixture. There are many occasions when the fixture will not operate, but as soon as the ground is connected the fixture operates fine.
Can you convert fluorescent tube fixture to accept a led light?
No, the fixtures do not have anything is common other that emitting light. If you are talking about removing the fluorescent fixture and installing a new fixture that can take a LED lamp then the answer is yes.
Can you put a black light bulb in any fluorescent fixture?
Yes a black lamp tube will work in a fluorescent fixture. Guess you don't remember the early 70's.
What make fluorescent bulbs flicker?
A fluorescent tube will flicker is the temperature is cold or the fixture has a bad ground to the electrical system.
How many volts should I be reading at a fluorescent bulb?
The voltage present on the secondary side of the ballast (transformer) varies as to the type of fluorescent tube or bulb that is in the fixture. The voltage will always be higher that the applied line voltage that supplies the ballast.If the fluorescent bulb screws into a lamp type of fixture, then there is no way to measure the voltage at the bulb as the tube and ballast are a combined sealed unit.
How much power does a fluorescent fixture use with no tubes installed For example a switched on 8' fixture with a single tube with an old ballast.?
Depends if ballast is in fixture and switch is on. Several watts if new ballast and perhaps 15 watts for old ballasts....
Can you use a larger diameter fluorescent tube instead of a smaller diameter tube?
Fluorescent tube are graded in 1/8 ths of an inch. When you speak of a T8 what this means is that the tube diameter is 8/8 ths or 1 inch. A T12 is 12/8 ths or 1 and 1/4 inches. What you have to find out is what type of ballast is in the fixture. T12's are associated with transformer type ballasts, like wise T8's are associated with electronic ballasts. The T8's have a different pin configuration wiring than that of the T12 tube. The T12 will not work in sockets wired for electronic ballasts.
Can a single pole switch replace a starter in a tube light?
No. Starter comes in the circuit initially and then cuts off once the tube is on. If you use the switch, it wont be cut off automatically. If you want to use the switch manually then it technically possible to do so
What is easiest way to replace fluorescent bulbs?
There is only one way to replace the bulbs. Twist the tube 90 degrees and remove from end sockets. Slide the tubes into the sockets and turn 90 degrees. Turn the fixture on and the job is done.
How do I wire T8 multi volt lights fixtures to 220 volts?
The terminology T8 suggests to me that the fixture is a fluorescent fixture. These types of tube fixtures need a ballast to make the tubes ignite. If you are trying to operate this type of fixture on 220 volts, you will need a ballast that requires a 240 volts input voltage source.
What are six main component of a fluorescent lamp tube light?
six main component of fluorescent tube light
