Fluorescent lights are commonly used because of their low operating cost.
T8 fluorescent light not working.
I got these t8 size led light tubes to replace fluorescent tubes.
Diagnosing which problem you have and how best to tackle it is a fairly simple job that you can do on your own.
Like other lighting fixtures fluorescent light fixtures sometimes work improperly.
The new t8 led tubes are not working on my ballasts.
A burnt out lamp is the most common reason any light fixture does not light.
How to troubleshoot fluorescent light fixtures.
Aside from a burnt tube other factors such as a worn starter and loose or oxidized electrical contacts can contribute to a fluorescent light not working properly.
Or you can read the printing on the tube to identify the correct replacement type.
As i said in the intro we noticed this happening over a 3 4 week period.
A good way to check that your ballast is the culprit is to turn on a voltage detector and hold it next to the wires supplying power to the ballast.
To replace remove the old tube and bring it to the hardware store.
A fluorescent light fixture that is not working or working well can be caused by several problems.
Also these dimmers will not work for incandescent fixtures.
A fluorescent tube that is failed or failing usually has darkened areas near one or both ends of the tube.
You cannot mix fluorescent fixtures and incandescent fixtures on the same dimmer switch.