Comments on: How to determine which part of the florescent light is at fault. http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/ Do It Yourself tips to save on living expenses Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:27:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jim http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-1364 Jim Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:55:39 +0000 http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/#comment-1364 using a common volt-ohm meter, how can I determine which part of the fluorescent light's circuit is the faulty part? It is getting 110 volts and is grounded. using a common volt-ohm meter, how can I determine which part of the fluorescent light’s circuit is the faulty part? It is getting 110 volts and is grounded.

]]> By: Gerry http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-1337 Gerry Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:29:03 +0000 http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/#comment-1337 My electric bill had gone up considerably and the electrician said it was due to a faulty ballast which was buzzing. Now the flourescent light in the bathroom is buzzing.......is that also a sign of a faulty ballast? My electric bill had gone up considerably and the electrician said it was due to a faulty ballast which was buzzing.

Now the flourescent light in the bathroom is buzzing…….is that also a sign of a faulty ballast?

]]> By: Ah Pek http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-1286 Ah Pek Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:28:19 +0000 http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/#comment-1286 Frustrated, Sorry for the late reply. I don't quite get your question. If you have replace everything exactly the way you dismantled them, there should not be any problem. If after replacing everything and you see the light tube flickering like a disco light, the biggest culprit could be the starter that you did not replace. Another reason might be a loose connection when you terminated the terminals. Happens often if those terminal are the slot in type without any screws for you to tighten. However, if everything fails, instead of getting frustrated over the problem, have you considered buying a completely new set and replacing the whole thing? Saves you lots of trouble. Frustrated,

Sorry for the late reply.

I don’t quite get your question.
If you have replace everything exactly the way you dismantled them, there should not be any problem.

If after replacing everything and you see the light tube flickering like a disco light, the biggest culprit could be the starter that you did not replace. Another reason might be a loose connection when you terminated the terminals. Happens often if those terminal are the slot in type without any screws for you to tighten.

However, if everything fails, instead of getting frustrated over the problem, have you considered buying a completely new set and replacing the whole thing? Saves you lots of trouble.

]]> By: Frustrated http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-1276 Frustrated Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:40:17 +0000 http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/#comment-1276 are not bulbs sorry.....haha are not bulbs sorry…..haha

]]> By: Frustrated http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-1275 Frustrated Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:38:54 +0000 http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/#comment-1275 and also they are bulbs but TUBES, thank you. and also they are bulbs but TUBES, thank you.

]]> By: Frustrated http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-1274 Frustrated Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:38:17 +0000 http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/#comment-1274 alright, i just replaced everything bulbs, ballast, tube sockets(did not have a starter). I am also getting power from the switch. For some reason, only one light flickers when i turn it on. I also made sure to match the colors as to the diagram. Does it matter which colored wire goes to which socket hole?? what I mean is like with red, blue or yellow, do they have their own negative and positive?? please help me out i don't want to have to pay to get this simple sounding task done. alright, i just replaced everything bulbs, ballast, tube sockets(did not have a starter). I am also getting power from the switch. For some reason, only one light flickers when i turn it on. I also made sure to match the colors as to the diagram. Does it matter which colored wire goes to which socket hole?? what I mean is like with red, blue or yellow, do they have their own negative and positive?? please help me out i don’t want to have to pay to get this simple sounding task done.

]]> By: Electrical Supply http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-1247 Electrical Supply Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:17:14 +0000 http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/#comment-1247 Terrific article! Terrific article!

]]> By: JOHN http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-1237 JOHN Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:38:08 +0000 http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/#comment-1237 JUST INSTALLED 9 TWIN FITTINGS WHEN WE TURN THEM ON THE COMPUTERS SCREENS IN THE OFFICE ABOVE START VIBRATING JUST INSTALLED 9 TWIN FITTINGS WHEN WE TURN THEM ON THE COMPUTERS SCREENS IN THE OFFICE ABOVE START VIBRATING

]]> By: peter odonnell http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-1112 peter odonnell Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:41:12 +0000 http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/#comment-1112 Should there be power to all 4 points on a double fluorescent light Should there be power to all 4 points on a double fluorescent light

]]> By: Seong Tatt http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-933 Seong Tatt Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:12:21 +0000 http://www.louyeh.com/how-to-determine-which-part-of-the-florescent-light-is-at-fault/#comment-933 I found you from google and the information in your page is really useful. Just want to know whether the cause of power trip after I switch on the lights of my daughters room after a few hours is due to faulty ballast. I know its the light from the room that caused the trip, as after the power trip i isolated the problem to the light switch. The switch controls four separate PLC light bulbs casing. It is a hassle to open up the casing to get access (8 allen key screws) per casing so I just want to be sure before I do the 3 steps you describe. Thanks a lot..and it great that you share your knowledge with the rest. I found you from google and the information in your page is really useful.

Just want to know whether the cause of power trip after I switch on the lights of my daughters room after a few hours is due to faulty ballast. I know its the light from the room that caused the trip, as after the power trip i isolated the problem to the light switch.

The switch controls four separate PLC light bulbs casing. It is a hassle to open up the casing to get access (8 allen key screws) per casing so I just want to be sure before I do the 3 steps you describe.

Thanks a lot..and it great that you share your knowledge with the rest.

]]>