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Providing the power supply is switched off at the mains there is really no problem except for the following :-
# New installations need to conform to part p of the building regulations as does any installation in the kitchen, bathroom or other wet rooms and may need the earth / cross bonding upgrading. # If the wiring in the old light (not the house wiring) is in the old red and black colouring this may suggest that the house wiring itself may have been around for a long time and may need checking.(The house wiring being red and black would not in itself be an indicator and may still be fairly new).
# The original fitting may not have been installed correctly. For example if it is wired into the ring main instead of the lighting circuit then in needs to be connected via an appropriately fused spur. # The term standard hard wired light fixture doesn't give indication of the units loading and may be taking the existing circuit past it's safe capacity. # Any cutting or removal of fire barriers eg plasterboard needs to be protected by intumescent strips or foam. # I am not an electrician and have no vested interest but would suggest that the need to ask the question indicates that you need qualified help in case you've not considered the above or there is some other possibility that I haven't thought of bearing in mind I've never seen the site. # Mains voltage can be and often is lethal.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoIf the fluorescent lighting ballast is attached to a metal lighting fixture the grounding occurs through the metal of the fixture and the screw that holds the ballast in place. Other wise you need to add a gounding clamp or a grounding pig tail to the metal of the ballast. This would only be done in custom installations.
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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
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∙ 15y agoThrow it in the garbage and buy a candle.
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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.
Can we use a fluorescent lamp in DC?
Yes, fluorescent lamps may be powered by DC but they need a DC lamp controller instead of an AC ballast and starter. The DC lamp controller is more complex. I have a 12V lantern with fluorescent lamp tubes.
How do you wire plunger lamp holder of fluroscent light fixture?
It sounds like you are describing either a slimline or dc recessed base type of fluorescent fixture. There is a wiring diagram on the ballast of both of these types of fixtures. Do your wiring the same as what is shown and you will have no problem.
What causes choke in a fluorescent tube light to burn?
There is a coil which converts ac/ to d/c in some models. Sometimes the insulation fails and the wires gets shorted. The wires are covered with a very thin layer of shellac to reduce the size of the ballast and increase inductance.
4 fluorescent lights won't come on and 2 other fixtures do what causes this?
A. no power to the fixture that won't turn on. B bad electrical connection. c. burned out fluorescent lamps d. bad lamp holders e. bad ballast f. etc.
If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows will the lamp still work?
If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows the lamp will not work.
Why does a circular fluorescent light bulb not light up fully?
You have a failing bulb or ballast.
Compact fluorescent lamps have made a lot of changes in the lighting sector it is also changed from a fluorescent lamp to compact fluorescent lamps but still it is dependent on the ballast Why?
A ballast is an electrical component used with a fluorescent bulb (or mercury vapor lamp or arc lamp) to conduct electricity at each end of the tube. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are dependent on ballast because they use a gas to create light. when the gas is excited by electricity, it emits invisible ultraviolet light that hits the white coating inside the fluorescent bulb. The coating changes the ultraviolet light into light you can see.
Can you use a 65 watt fluorescent bulb in a metal halide light fixture?
No, the ballast's output is not matched to operate a fluorescent bulb.
Is there a special type of fluorescent light for cold conditions?
Normally its the ballast that's different. Use an electronic ballast rather than a magnetic.
Does a fluorescent light fitting with 4 x T8 2' 18W tubes and a 48W ballast use all 120W when running?
No, a fluorescent light fitting with a 4xT8 2' 18W tube and a 48W ballast does not use all the 120W when running.
Why won't the center of a fluorescent tube light if the ends are still glowing?
you need to replace a ballast
How do you replace a fluorescent T12 lamp socket?
Fluorescent light replacement is easy as replacing light bulbs. Slowly twist the fluorescent until the lead of each end aligned to the path of ejection/insertion. Or just simply stretch both end of fluorescent ballast then remove/insert the fluorescent light.
Can a dimmer switch be added on any light?
only regular lights like in ur house if u want to dimm a fluorescent light u have to change out the ballast to a dimmable ballast
How much electricity does a T8 32w fluorescent light bulbs use?
These tubes need a ballast to operate the tubes. The current and voltage will be marked on the fixtures ballast.
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.
Where is Fluorescent light wiring diagram?
For information about fluorescent tube lights see the answers to the Related questions and the Related link shown below.
