I have two sets of florescent lights that have one light that seems to burn out on them daily. They are a three light set up. One light in both of these seem to burn out on one side of the light. I am wondering if I need to replace the connector that the light itself connects to. Does anyone have any info that could be helpful.
2006-12-21 08:28:37 · 6 answers · asked by mykd4sound 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I work in Pocatello, Idaho. I work for the health department. I am a student that get's to work part time for the state as a head maintenance man. I enjoy it and always need a little insight on the little things to make so I can keep my job. It's important to me, I am also a single father, thanks to all who answer this.
2006-12-21 09:41:00 · update #1
really NO ONE is right...and for one thing they are called BALLASTS...which are transformers in reality...
first thing is to check for shorts in the connectors...after removing the wires...if you find one, replace the SOCKET...which the lamp snaps into...
second...yes the Ballast may be bad...find a light that works and see if the so called BURNT out ones work in the "Known" good light.............if they do then its most likely the ballast..and Ballasts just go....some last 20 years or more others less than 6 months...
I've replaced many THOUSANDS of ballasts myself... far more than the sockets....which rarely go unless they have been damaged or a bad connection
2006-12-21 11:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ithink the amount of time spending to fix the light, figure out whats wrong with it.. then repairing it would be more than the cost of replacing it. Order a new light and replace it.. if you want to know for your own self.. check it on your own time. (which seems like thats what your doing now) Nobody really cares anymore what was wrong with it.. just that it works.. now if its in a cute girls area.. just keep replacing the bulbs :) .. LOL
2006-12-21 17:24:31 · answer #2 · answered by hometech02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save yourself some grief, replace the entire fixture. Also, when changing lamps, replace ALL lamps on the same ballast.
2006-12-21 19:58:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the balusters may be going, however, b4 you go to that expense, check all the commons & hots to that side to see if it is cut through by the metal framework of the light...it may be shorting out on a blk, red or wht what ever the voltage is.
the green or copper is ground.
2006-12-21 16:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tickettori has the right thought. but you may also check out where the lamp snaps into the ends. these are commonly called "tomb stones" in the trades. you may have a cracked one or like the other guy says, it may be grounding out. good luck.
2006-12-21 18:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What volts are you running and you need to change the balance I am assuming its 120 volts do you know?What state do you work for.What local are you?
2006-12-21 16:39:59 · answer #6 · answered by Susanna W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋