Electrical question

[Ray Sametz]

Using a multimeter is there a way to test the blast on a fluorescent fixture? Unit is less then year old, has power and new lamps.

 

[big_makdaddy]

yeah sounds like you need a new ballast.

 

[Ron Jefferson]

Using a multimeter is there a way to test the blast on a fluorescent fixture? Unit is less then year old, has power and new lamps.

Throw out the multimeter and test it like a 9 volt battery Ray. Stick your tongue on it. Lol

 

[Robert Pickard]

If you used the old ballast it probably went on you cheaper to buy new fixture with ballast then just the ballast

 

[Ray Sametz]

Using a multimeter is there a way to test the blast on a fluorescent fixture? Unit is less then year old, has power and new lamps.

Throw out the multimeter and test it like a 9 volt battery Ray. Stick your tongue on it. Lol

If you used the old ballast it probably went on you cheaper to buy new fixture with ballast then just the ballast

Funny guy Ron.

Rob, it's 1 of 3 in my wife's office, can't find a match. New ballast maybe only way. Thanks Ray

 

[Robert Pickard]

If it is a 6 foot light they dont make those any more go to a 4 footer you have just as much light. Also if it is that style 6 foot be hard to find the ballast

 

[Ray Sametz]

If it is a 6 foot light they dont make those any more go to a 4 footer you have just as much light. Also if it is that style 6 foot be hard to find the ballast

They are 4 foot with T8 32watt lamps. Think the ballast are magnetic, no old style with tar and PCB's.

 

[Robert Pickard]

Yes get the T 12s better ballast and you can put some bright bulbs in there if needed, i just changed the old style 6 footers wow my house stunk from the ballast

 

[Glenn Gates]

Ray, I put 4 of the 4 footers in my garage 3 years ago T8 32 Watt tubes. I do not think they are pricey. Check at Lowes(not that other place).

 

[Ray Sametz]

Ray, I put 4 of the 4 footers in my garage 3 years ago T8 32 Watt tubes. I do not think they are pricey. Check at Lowes(not that other place).

Finding a match to the other two is the problem, "Wife's office". My shop I still run knob and tube with knife switch's.

 

[Wally Marsh]

Ray,

I'm just a shade tree electrician but i did set up my new shop last winter with the 4 ft T8 32 watt fixtures, I'm pretty sure I saw new style replacement magnetic ballasts at Menards when I bought the fixtures, not that pricey. I also went with the newer daylight spectrum bulbs, they are bright and bring out the boats true to colors.

Wallster

 

[Ray Sametz]

Ray,

I'm just a shade tree electrician but i did set up my new shop last winter with the 4 ft T8 32 watt fixtures, I'm pretty sure I saw new style replacement magnetic ballasts at Menards when I bought the fixtures, not that pricey. I also went with the newer daylight spectrum bulbs, they are bright and bring out the boats true to colors.

Wallster

Thanks Wally.

 

[Robert Pickard]

Ray go to Lowes we have the cheapest price i paid for the fixture ballast and 2 lights 26 dollars, the ballast your looking for they have is like 32 dollars

 

[bsmtboy2]

Be very careful when changing ballast in fluorescent lights...the electricity in them will arc and could kill you. Lots of folks have had heart attacks or worse so cap each wire off 1 at a time to prevent shock.

 

[Ray Sametz]

Be very careful when changing ballast in fluorescent lights...the electricity in them will arc and could kill you. Lots of folks have had heart attacks or worse so cap each wire off 1 at a time to prevent shock.

Now you tell me !!!!!

 

[Don Ferrette]

Be very careful when changing ballast in fluorescent lights...the electricity in them will arc and could kill you. Lots of folks have had heart attacks or worse so cap each wire off 1 at a time to prevent shock.

I've been popped by 277V ballasts more times than I can tell you (we have to change them hot in commercial buildings). It'll get your attention but it won't kill you.

 

[Hydro Junkie]

I have to agree with Don, voltage isn't all it takes to do you in. Unless the amperage is there as well, voltage of that magnitude NORMALLY won't be fatal..

 

[seaducerpete]

What if it crosses the heart

 

[Robert Pickard]

Still not enough voltage to kill you

 

[raceready]

how strong is your heart