On dec 28 2014.
Changing fluorescent light fixture in kitchen.
The attachment method for ballast covers varies widely among manufacturers.
Replace a huge ugly florescent light fixture in kitchen w o using can.
Unplug the fixture or turn off the power at the main panel.
Remove the lamps and place them in a safe location.
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.
To disassemble the fluorescent light fixture start by removing the lens or diffuser.
I also painted the trim and ceiling but that s a whole another post.
Are the florescent lights recessed.
Track lighting can be connected to the same wiring used for a fluorescent fixture.
Remove the bulbs and fluorescent light fixture cover.
Turn the metal tabs near the center of.
Before you go to the trouble of replacing the ballast you should determine if a bad ballast is indeed the likely.
Because you ll be disconnecting some electrical wires while replacing the.
The second option to replace the old fluorescent light fixture in kitchen soffit is to be framing the soffit opening and cover it with drywall.
Remove lens bulbs and exterior.
And after 16 years of living with an ugly fluorescent light box i now have an open ceiling with a pretty little light to replace it hanging in my kitchen.
When the soffit opening is covered you have to paint the ceiling now be ready to layout the recessed lighting as new modern kitchen lighting.
Turn the light off at the switch as well as at the circuit breaker.
I removed the fluorescent light from my kitchen and put in a 2 bulb light fixture and a hanging light for over the sink.
With no need to change wiring it s simple to replace an old fluorescent kitchen fixture with a new track light.
How to replace fluorescent lighting in a kitchen disconnect power at circuit breaker.
It will replace this brass light fixture i gave a 0 makeover a while back.
Remove the fluorescent ballast compartment cover to expose the internal wiring and ballast.