Fluorescent Light Ballast Repair

A good way to check that your ballast is the culprit is to turn on a voltage detector and hold it next to the wires supplying power to the ballast.

Fluorescent light ballast repair.

Unplug the fixture or turn off the power at the main panel. Just like ballasts not all led drivers are damp or wet location rated so make sure your led driver is rated for rain or shine. One clue that your ballast is the reason for a non working fluorescent light is the light bulbs struggle to turn on. Remove the fluorescent ballast compartment cover to expose the internal wiring and ballast.

Troubleshooting one of these ballasts is usually simple takes little time and is something even the least experienced homeowner can do. Fluorescent lights among the more cost effective lighting options sometimes require a ballast repair when the light fails to illuminate or begins flickering. Install the fluorescent bulbs replace the lens cover and turn the power back on to the fixture at the circuit panel. Older fluorescent light fixtures that flicker or only light up part way may just need a new starter which is a less expensive repair than a bulb.

You ll find replacement starters at any hardware store. Part of a fluorescent fixture are explained and contrasts are made to other types of fixture which operate on very different platforms. The number of fluorescent bulbs you need if you elect that repair approach for your desk lamp depends on the ballast selected. An overview of one of the most common light fixture categories.

Find advice ideas and the occasional lighting joke on our facebook twitter google plus linkedin or pinterest. The attachment method. Some ballasts can power two or even four bulbs. In time the ballast may need to be replaced.

Replace the ballast cover on the fluorescent light fixture. The repair will only take about 10 minutes. See my channel here. Replace the ballast when your fluorescent light flickers or makes an annoying hum.

Things you will need. Some older types have starters too. The number of bulbs supported by a fluorescent lamp ballast are given on a label or imprint right on the ballast as well as in the installation instructions. Includes a cameo appearance from baxter.

As i said in the intro we noticed this happening over a 3 4 week period. Are you still troubleshooting your lighting mystery or need inspiration for your next diy. When you turn on the. The starter is located on the lamp frame there are typically two starters.

The ballast is used to create the voltage and current necessary to start and illuminate the fluorescent lamp.