Fluorescent light is not working well
#1
06-18-22, 03:23 PM
Fluorescent light is not working well
Hello,
I have a few F. lights in my basement. It's very hard to turn them on when in summer since it's pretty humid. As winter comes, everything is back to normal. I suspect the ballast be the culprit but not sure. Btw, I have T12 for now based on the size of the balbs. I need to make sure before replacing the ballast.
I have 6 lights, each has 2 balbs. 3 of them are good and the other 3 are not.
The sockets and the ends of the balbs are cleaned and no issues with connection.
Please let me know if more info needed.
Thanks in advance.
I have a few F. lights in my basement. It's very hard to turn them on when in summer since it's pretty humid. As winter comes, everything is back to normal. I suspect the ballast be the culprit but not sure. Btw, I have T12 for now based on the size of the balbs. I need to make sure before replacing the ballast.
I have 6 lights, each has 2 balbs. 3 of them are good and the other 3 are not.
The sockets and the ends of the balbs are cleaned and no issues with connection.
Please let me know if more info needed.
Thanks in advance.
#2
06-18-22, 03:26 PM
Member
As every other inquiry regarding florescent lights, just convert them over to LED. You will eliminate all the issues that you are having with the ballast/bulbs and enjoy clean. bright, energy efficient lighting, you will not be disappointed!
#3
06-18-22, 03:28 PM
Group Moderator
I'm a second vote for converting them to LED. It is is very easy, the light is brighter and you use less electricity.
#5
06-18-22, 09:01 PM
Make sure the fixture is grounded properly. Some fixtures require a good ground the metal case to work properly.
CircuitBreaker
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#6
06-18-22, 11:22 PM
Member
Originally Posted by Marq1
As every other inquiry regarding florescent lights, just convert them over to LED.
It has been 10 years and I am waiting for all of my fluorescent tubes to burn out because I got some as donation from neighbors who moved. I even bought replacement LED tubes ready to jump in when these last few are done.
In my garage, where I have two side by side, frankly, can't really tell the difference in terms of brightness until this year, the fluorescents are flickering and emitting a pink white.
LED lasts forever. The one in my office has been like 10 years already and I turn them on every night for 8 hours, including working from home. No flickering or hissing sounds.
#7
06-19-22, 04:20 AM
Member
I guess I'm the only one on this forum against LEDs then?
My garage has 4 fixtures of double HO tubes as well as 4 individual 4'. When I first installed 12 years ago it was like WOW, that is bright.
When I converted to LED's 8 years ago it was like WWWWWWOOOOOOOWWWWW, now that is beyond impressive.
I would never, ever go back to those horrible fixtures!
#9
06-19-22, 07:20 AM
Thank you all for your help and info.
LED sounds pretty attractive. But what can I do to make the change? Do I need a new sets of fixture? Would you happen to have a website that helps introduction? Is it expensive, just don't want to spend $500 for the replacement?
Thanks again.
LED sounds pretty attractive. But what can I do to make the change? Do I need a new sets of fixture? Would you happen to have a website that helps introduction? Is it expensive, just don't want to spend $500 for the replacement?
Thanks again.
#10
06-19-22, 10:26 AM
Group Moderator
It is typically not hard to convert over but how you do it will depend on the current fixture and the lamps you select.
Is your fixture a 4' with 4' bi-pin lamps or is it an 8' with 8' single-pin lamps?
Is your fixture a 4' with 4' bi-pin lamps or is it an 8' with 8' single-pin lamps?
#11
06-19-22, 12:38 PM
Member
I remember I bought my led shoplight on sale for $29 at Costco. Might want to checkout harbor freight also:
https://www.harborfreight.com/search...20shop%20light
https://www.harborfreight.com/search...20shop%20light
