I have replaced the bulbs and the light will not work. Hubby says fuse needs to be replaced but I dont know how to do it. And he wont do it for me...always at work or too tired! Thanks for your help!!!How do you change the fuse in a flourescent light?
Fluorescent lights do not contain fuses. They contain a device called a ballast, which is a black brick-shaped device with a number of wires coming out; these occasionally fail, and can be replaced: new ones cost $10 to $20, depending on type. But a more plausible failure point is the starter, which is a small aluminum cylindrical can-shaped device, about an inch long and 3/4 inch in diameter. NOTE: many fixtures do not use starters, as the necessary functionality is provided by the ballast. But if yours does, try replacing it: turn the device about 1/8 turn to the left, and it will come out. It will have a designation such as FS-4 on it; get a replacement with the same designation. Starters are cheap. If replacing the starter does not work, or there isn't one, replace the ballast: remove the old one (cut the wires that go to the lamps about in the middle of each wire, and unscrew the wire nuts that secure the black and white wires to the power supply) and take it to the hardware store for a suitable replacement. To install the new one, you will need some wire nuts to connect the wires from the new ballast to the old lamp socket wires.How do you change the fuse in a flourescent light?
remove the lights, the fuse is round made of metal,unscrew it Turning counterclockwise, replace with one same type.How do you change the fuse in a flourescent light?
Just unscrew it and take it to a hardware store and buy a replacement fuse and go home and screw it back in.How do you change the fuse in a flourescent light?
Not all fluorescent fixtures have fuses. Most modern fluorescent fixtures only have ballasts and sometimes starter capacitors. Since you have replaced the bulbs you can eliminate them but you probably should take the ballast out and go to a good hardware store and ask a knowledgeable associate for help. More than likely it is the ballast that has failed.
Look into other options also. Often a new fixture is a cheaper option than replacing the ballast. Keep your options open.How do you change the fuse in a flourescent light?
A fluorescent light does not have a fuse. Older models have starters. The starter is a small silver cylinder that has 2 prongs on the end that makes the connection with the light. Just twist counterclockwise and remove. Replace it with the same starter. The number of the starter is stamped on the side, such as FS2, etc.How do you change the fuse in a flourescent light?
Why not just replace the fixture and be done?! Fixtures are so cheap these days!How do you change the fuse in a flourescent light?
There is most likely no fuse in the light itself. Plug something else into the receptacle to check and see if the circuit breaker or fuse is blown. A radio works well for this. If there is power, the circuit is good and the problem is with the light fixture. If the circuit is dead, find the electrical panel. Unless you are in a really old building, the circuits will be protected by breakers rather than fuses. If there is a fuse, the blown one will be identifiable by finding the one with a visibly open conductor (look through the glass in the center). Unscrew it and replace it with a new on of the same amperage. If it is a breaker, on some types the lever moves to the center when tripped. Move it to the off position to reset (usually towards the outside edge of the panel and then turn it to the %26quot;on%26quot; position. If the light fixture is the problem, it is most likely the ballast. You can get a replacement at the hardware store (get the exact lable information from the old one). Unplug the light or turn off the circuit at the panel. Unhook one wire at a time and reconnect the new ballastHow do you change the fuse in a flourescent light?
Probably a bad ballast. Shame on Hubby for not taking care of this for you. Replacement of the ballast is very simple because all wires are color coded.
