February 12, 2012
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How to Replace a Fluorescent Tube Holder or Ballast

By +Don Vandervort, HomeTips

You can replace a ballast or tube holder if you're fairly familiar with wiring.

1) Turn off the power to the circuit.

2) Remove the tube and the cover plate that conceals the workings.

3) Disconnect or cut the wires to the tube holder or ballast and remove.

4) Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from the ends of the wires.

5) Mount the component and connect the wires with wire nuts.

6) Re-place the cover and tube.

7) Turn the circuit back on.

8) Turn the switch on. Copyright © 1997-2012, Don Vandervort, HomeTips, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.




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