We want to switch a fluorescent light fixture over to a standard light fixture. We assume that the electrical wiring is the same, but don't want to get in over our heads. Is the wiring the same, and the job relatively simple? Or is this a job that requires an electrician to actually switch them out?
2007-05-27 10:32:03 · 3 answers · asked by oscbox 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yes, the electrical is the same. Pull it down and put the new one up. :) Good luck!
2007-05-27 10:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by jennifer k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an electrician but the ones I've fixed have been pretty easy. You just need to remove the bulbs and the panel from the fixture. The ballast is a black metal box with wires going in and out. The ballast will be attached in some fashion to the top (ceiling side) of the fixture - may be some type of clip system or screws. With the power off (it's safest to turn it off at the circuit breaker), clip the wires or remove the wire nuts at the splice and remove the ballast from the fixture. Attach the new ballast and re-wire. Just remember how the wires were attached originally and do it the same way - the wire colors may or may not match so make sure you note how they were attached before you remove it. You may need to strip the ends of the wires to splice the wires from the new ballast into the wires from the fixture. You also may need to shorten the wires from the new ballast a little bit so you don't have a bunch of excess wire to deal with - obviously you don't want to cut so much that you can't connect the wires. Twist the ends of the ballast wires to the ends of the correct wires from the fixture in a clockwise direction and screw on a wire nut. Re-attach the panel and replace the bulbs turn the power back on and then turn the light on from the switch to make sure it works. The tools you'll need are a screwdriver (probably Philips head but have a flat head just in case), wire strippers, wire nuts, a flashlight if there's insufficient light in your work area, and possibly electrical tape. You may want to have someone show you how to do it first just to be safe. You are dealing with electricity after all.
2016-05-19 02:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can its as easy as hanging a picture just match wires black to black and white to white. Make sure you disconnect power at the panel. 75% of all house electrocutions are from home owners trying to repair things with the power still on. Be careful and safe. GOOD LUCK
2007-05-27 10:45:05 · answer #3 · answered by John T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋