Replace Ceiling Fixture
#1
11-25-19, 11:59 AM
Replace Ceiling Fixture
20 year old Cloud 4 foot T8/T12 fluorescent fixture must replace. Want same size if possible so not paint ceiling and can use same bulbs. What suggested?
#2
11-25-19, 12:01 PM
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#4
11-25-19, 12:07 PM
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Just as an example.......
If you buy the replacement LED T-8 tubes from the Depot where the ballast is removed........ the tubes come with new sockets. These LED tubes run approx $9 each. Definitely money well spent.
I just did a similar kitchen fixture at home that used four tubes and two ballasts. I removed the ballasts and wired the sockets directly, Took me all of a half hour and the results are awesome.
If you buy the replacement LED T-8 tubes from the Depot where the ballast is removed........ the tubes come with new sockets. These LED tubes run approx $9 each. Definitely money well spent.
I just did a similar kitchen fixture at home that used four tubes and two ballasts. I removed the ballasts and wired the sockets directly, Took me all of a half hour and the results are awesome.
#5
11-25-19, 04:06 PM
Thanks for the info. Actually I decided I did not want to do it myself but really wanted to replace the fixture so I called an electrician, then went to Home Depot and got a Hampton Bay I believe, 4 LED Puff type fixture of same size and shape as the old. I did not want to use the old in case it had other issues besides bulbs and the broken pin plastic piece.. So now I have my problem solved for I knew nothing about modern fixtures and also I found this forum,,,,,,,, I am satisfied.
#6
11-25-19, 07:11 PM
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