Position the base of the fixture at the desired point on the ceiling.
Replacing overhead fluorescent light fixture.
Turn off the power.
An overview of one of the most common light fixture categories.
You may find several pairs of wires in the ceiling box.
If you decide to replace the entire fixture and it s hardwired you ll see the wires sticking out of an electrical box in the ceiling.
Homeowners who consider their old large fluorescent lights to be outdated can replace them with a new and more stylish incandescent lights.
To replace a ceiling light fixture follow these steps.
Replacing a florescent light is a little more involved than replacing other types of light fixtures because you may have to repair the ceiling before you can install the new unit.
Use a circuit tester or turn off the power to the whole house to ensure that all the wires in the box are dead.
Part of a fluorescent fixture are explained and contrasts are made to other types of fixture which operate on very different platforms.
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Troubleshooting tips and how to guidance for replacing a ballast are provided.
The box is usually offset from the center of the ceiling which isn t ideal for a dome light but it works well for track lighting.
Once the ceiling is smooth apply a fresh coat of paint to blend it together to replace a fluorescent fixture with a chandelier type of fixture or a ceiling fan you have to make sure that the.
Wearing safety glasses take the fixture back down and using marks for reference drill holes for fastening the fixture to the ceiling.