older fluorescent light fixture part

older fluorescent light fixture part

Good Earth Lighting GL6543-BK-GLI Lincoln Park Torchiere with Opal Glass Diffuser, Black $44.40 The Lincoln Park torchiere is a contemporary style Energy Star approved floor lamp which has a white finish with an opal glass diffuser. The Lincoln Park torchiere comes with a 55-watt light bulb which provides an excellent light source for your home or office....

Intermatic EJ500C Indoor Digital Wall Switch Timer $16.99 Replacement for a standard indoor wall switch, with decorator style wall plate (not included). To be used with standard base incandescent light bulbs only. Flush mounted, replaceable battery backup, batteries included (2- lr44/sr44 batteries). 7 ON/7 OFFsettings per day. Programming options: same settings Monday-Friday, same settings Saturday and Sunday, same settings every day of the week or indi...

Hunter 20810 52-Inch Low Profile III Ceiling Fan With Light Kit $95.92 High standards for low ceilings makes the 52" Low Profile III Plus perfect for low ceiling rooms....

Good Earth Lighting GL6543-BK-GLI Lincoln Park Torchiere with Opal Glass Diffuser, Black $44.40 The Good Earth Lighting GL6543-BK-GLI Lincoln Park Torchiere is an affordable floor lamp with a strong, sturdy base and a 55-watt energy-efficient fluorescent bulb that emits a warm, bright light. This classic torchiere also features a full-range dimmer, so you can create the perfect atmosphere for your home or office.Lincoln Park TorchiereAt a Glance:Bright, ambient lighting at an affordable pric...

Intermatic EJ500C Indoor Digital Wall Switch Timer $16.99 Replacement for a standard indoor wall switch, with decorator style wall plate (not included). To be used with standard base incandescent light bulbs only. Flush mounted, replaceable battery backup, batteries included (2- lr44/sr44 batteries). 7 ON/7 OFFsettings per day. Programming options: same settings Monday-Friday, same settings Saturday and Sunday, same settings every day of the week or indi...

Hunter 20810 52-Inch Low Profile III Ceiling Fan With Light Kit $95.92 High standards for low ceilings makes the 52" Low Profile III Plus perfect for low ceiling rooms....

Changing ballast in parallel fluorescent lights?

There are 4 sets of fluorescent light fixtures in a room. I believe they are wired parellel. The lights are old, and a ballast went out in one of them. It was the old kind of ballast where it has one red and one blue wire going to the bulbs. The new ballast has one common red wire for the bulbs and 2 separate blue wires for the bulbs. Redoing the wiring for the new ballast is fairly straightforward.

But the difficult part for me is how to do it parallel. There was a hot & neutral wire coming to the end of the old light fixture which then fed into the old ballast and also fed to the next set of light fixtures. I’m not sure how to rewire it.

In a nutshell, I’ve got a hot & neutral coming in. The black and white wire for the ballast, and a hot and neutral going out. I have the single red wire from the new ballast going to both ends of the 2 bulbs. Both blue wires are connected separetly to the other ends of the bulbs.

How do I connect the remaining 6 wires?

First check to make sure that the ballast that you purchased is appropriate for the bulbs that you will be putting back into the fixture. The old fixture required T-12 bulbs and it sounds like you have an electronic ballast intended for the newer T-8 bulbs.

Once you have the right ballast you will notice that it has a wiring diagram on the ballast. Following the diagram two wires will be intended to be connected to hot and neutral. It may be that the wire that is to be connected to hot and neutral will come from one end of the clips and not from the ball use. When you have the ballast wired into the fixture and you have isolated the two appropriate wires you will simply connect all the blacks together and all the whites together (assuming that all the color designations are consistent and correct.)

You may have to extend some wires within the fixture to do this.

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Urban Oasis Fluorescent Flushmount by Forecast Lighting $298 Create a retreat of welcoming light with the Forecast Lighting Urban Oasis Fluorescent Flushmount. The unique 8-armed frame is available in a Satin Nickel finish with a White Weave shade or Bronze Luster with a Beige Artisan paper shade. The latter option is part of the Forecast Lighting Organic Modern collection, which features natural, sustainable materials. Both options are energy efficient. Dedicated to seeking customer feedback, Forecast Lighting has generated distinctive lighting designs that clearly stand out in a crowded marketplace. Founded in Southern California in the early 1970s as Forecast Lightolier, this unique lighting company has an in-house design team that travels the world to identify materials and trends that will ultimately result in extraordinary lighting for the home and office. The Forecast Lighting Urban Oasis Fluorescent Flushmount is available with the following: Details:Drum-shaped shadeEtched White bottom glass diffuserMetal frameRound ceiling canopyEnergy EfficientPart of the Organic Modern collection, featuring natural, sustainable materialsUL Listed for damp locationsOptions:Finish and Shade: Bronze Luster with Beige Artisan Paper (shown), or Satin Nickel with White Weave Fabric.Lighting: Two 13 Watt 120 Volt 4-Pin Type G24Q-1 Quad Base Compact Fluorescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 1-2 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 7.5 In., Diameter 14.25 In.

Urban Oasis Fluorescent Suspension by Forecast Lighting $598 The contemporary form of the Forecast Lighting Urban Oasis Fluorescent Suspension is combined with natural materials to create a look that is both sleek and relaxed. Available with a Beige Artisan paper shade and Bronze Luster finish (part of the Forecast Lighting Organic Modern collection, featuring natural and sustainable materials), or a White Weave fabric shade and Satin Nickel finish. Dedicated to seeking customer feedback, Forecast Lighting has generated distinctive lighting designs that clearly stand out in a crowded marketplace. Founded in Southern California in the early 1970s as Forecast Lightolier, this unique lighting company has an in-house design team that travels the world to identify materials and trends that will ultimately result in extraordinary lighting for the home and office. The Forecast Lighting Urban Oasis Fluorescent Suspension is available with the following: Details:Drum-shaped shadeEtched White bottom glass diffuserMetal frameCeiling canopy4", 8", 12" and 24" internally threaded stemsPart of the Organic Modern collection, featuring natural, sustainable materialsEnergy EfficientUL ListedOptions:Finish and Shade: Bronze Luster with Beige Artisan Paper, or Satin Nickel with White Weave Fabric (shown).Lighting: Two 26 Watt 120 Volt 4-Pin Type G24Q-3 Quad Base Compact Fluorescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 3-5 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 28.5 In., Diameter 21.5 In., Overall Height Adjustable from 34.5 In. to 78.5 In.

Bath Art 5040 Fluorescent Wall Sconce by George Kovacs $170 With supreme efficiency of both energy and design, the George Kovacs Bath Art 5040 Fluorescent Wall Sconce is a sleek and slim contemporary fixture that bathes a room in soft, flattering light. It features a tubular etched opal glass shade and chrome finish. Particularly well-suited for illuminating bathrooms in which space is a concern. ADA compliant. The creative and often humorous mid-century modern aesthetic of George Kovacs (1926-2007) made a lasting impression on contemporary lighting. The extraordinary George Kovacs lighting collection, which also includes pieces by Alecia Wesner, Karim Rashid and other mid-century modern lighting designers, is now part of the Minka Group. The George Kovacs Bath Art 5040 Fluorescent Wall Sconce is available with the following: Details:Etched Opal glass shadeMetal hardwareChrome finishWall plateUL ListedADA CompliantLighting: One 13 Watt 120 Volt 4 Pin Fluorescent lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 48 hours. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 13.25 In., Width 4.75 In., Depth 4 In.

Bath Art 5040 Fluorescent Bath Bar by George Kovacs $230 With clean, linear design, the George Kovacs Bath Art 5044 Tube Fluorescent Bath Bar provides soft, flattering light to any size bathroom. Both sizes come with etched opal glass shades and a chrome finish. For alternate lamping and finish options, see the other fixtures in the 5040 Series. The creative and often humorous mid-century modern aesthetic of George Kovacs (1926-2007) made a lasting impression on contemporary lighting. The extraordinary George Kovacs lighting collection, which also includes pieces by Alecia Wesner, Karim Rashid and other mid-century modern lighting designers, is now part of the Minka Group. The George Kovacs Bath Art 5044 Tube Fluorescent Bath Bar is available with the following: Details:Etched Opal glass shadesMetal hardwareChrome finishWall plateUL ListedADA CompliantLighting: Two 13 Watt 120 Volt 4 Pin Fluorescent lamps (included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 3-5 business days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 4.75 In., Width 20.5 In., Depth 4 In.

Bath Art 5046 Tube Fluorescent Bath Bar by George Kovacs $350 The George Kovacs Bath Art 5046 Tube Fluorescent Bath Bar provides soft, flattering light to any size bathroom. Both sizes come with etched opal glass shades and a chrome finish. For alternate lamping and finish options, see the other fixtures in the 5040 Series. The creative and often humorous mid-century modern aesthetic of George Kovacs (1926-2007) made a lasting impression on contemporary lighting. The extraordinary George Kovacs lighting collection, which also includes pieces by Alecia Wesner, Karim Rashid and other mid-century modern lighting designers, is now part of the Minka Group. The George Kovacs Bath Art 5046 Tube Fluorescent Bath Bar is available with the following: Details:Etched Opal glass shadesMetal bodyChrome finishWall plateUL ListedADA CompliantLighting: Four 13 Watt 120 Volt 4-Pin Fluorescent lamps (included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 3-5 business days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 4.75 In., Depth 4 In., Width 39.5 In.

Morrow Bay Post Light- Fluorescent by Maxim Lighting $117 The Maxim Morrow Bay Post Light- Fluorescent revives the old-world splendor with its vintage good looks. The Morrow Bay Post Light- Fluorescent features Cast Aluminum body, Latte glass and Earth tone finish. Maxim Lighting, headquartered in California, offers high-quality lighting fixtures in a variety of designs, finishes, and glass styles that complement contemporary and transitional interiors. The Maxim Lighting Morrow Bay Post Light- Fluorescent is available with the following: Included Features: One Latte glass shade.Cast Aluminum body.Earth Tone finish. Low-voltage transformer.Energy Star.UL Listed.Wet Rated. Lighting: One 26 Watt 12 Volt Low-voltage Compact Fluorescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within four- to five business days. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 10.5 In., Height 24.5 In.

Knob Hill Fluorescent Post Light by Maxim Lighting $115.2 The Maxim Lighting Knob Hill Fluorescent Post Light creates a welcoming environment with its quietly sophisticated form, warm hues, and soft glow of energy-efficient illumination. The Knob Hill Fluorescent Post Light features a cast aluminum body and a glass diffuser. (Post not included.) Maxim Lighting, headquartered in California, offers high-quality lighting fixtures in a variety of designs, finishes, and glass styles that complement contemporary and transitional interiors. The Maxim Lighting Knob Hill Fluorescent Post Light is available with the following: Included Features:Snow Flake glass diffuser.Cast Aluminum body.Sienna finish.Energy-efficient lamping.Energy Star rated.UL Listed for wet locations.Lighting: One 18 Watt 120 Volt Compact Fluorescent lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships within five business days. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 10 In., Height 22.5 In.

Whittier Fluorescent Post Light by Maxim Lighting $111.6 The Maxim Lighting Whittier Fluorescent Post Light adds an elegant, weathered-look design to exterior decor and brightens the nightscape by providing a layer of welcoming illumination. The Whittier Fluorescent Post Light features a cast aluminum body and a glass diffuser. (Post not included.) Maxim Lighting, headquartered in California, offers high-quality lighting fixtures in a variety of designs, finishes, and glass styles that complement contemporary and transitional interiors. The Maxim Lighting Fluorescent Post Light is available with the following: Included Features:Ice glass diffuser.Cast Aluminum body.Earth Tone finish.Electronic ballast.Energy-efficient lamping.Energy Star rated.UL Listed for wet locations.Lighting: One 18 Watt 120 Volt Compact Fluorescent lamp (included). Please Note: Post is not included. Shipping: This item usually ships within five business days. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 10 In., Height 21 In.

T-2162F Fluorescent Ceiling/Wall Light by Estiluz $854.4 The Estiluz T-2162F Fluorescent Ceiling/Wall Light adds comforting ambience and visual interest to interior spaces with its cheerful illumination and strong, geometric design. The T-2162F Fluorescent Ceiling/Wall Light features a hinged diffuser structure for easy relamping. Estiluz Lighting combines contemporary design with state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to offer premiere-quality, interior lighting from Spain. The Estiluz T-2162F Fluorescent Ceiling/Wall Light is available with the following: Included Features:White opal satin glass diffuser.Brushed Nickel finish.Metal body.Hinged diffuser structure for easy relamping.Designed by Leonardo Marelli.ADA Compliant.ETL Listed.Lighting: Two 24 Watt 120 Volt 2G-11 Fluorescent lamps with Electronic Ballast (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 3 to 5 business days. Dimensions: Fixture: Length 17.75 In., Width 17.75 In., Depth 3.5 In.

P479 Picture Light by George Kovacs $70 While slim and sleek and pleasing to look at on its own, the design of the George Kovacs P479 Picture Light is understated enough that it will do its job without upstaging the artwork it's highlighting. It comes available in two sizes and three finishes to complement any picture size or color palette. The creative and often humorous mid-century modern aesthetic of George Kovacs (1926-2007) made a lasting impression on contemporary lighting. The extraordinary George Kovacs lighting collection, which also includes pieces by Alecia Wesner, Karim Rashid and other mid-century modern lighting designers, is now part of the Minka Group. The George Kovacs P479 Picture Light is available with the following: Details:Rectangular metal shadeSquare wall plateCan be installed vertically or horizontallyCan be hard-wired or used with the included pin-up kitEnergy efficientUL ListedOptions:Finish: Brushed Nickel, Chrome, or Satin Brass.Size: Large, or Small.Lighting: Large option utilizes one 13 Watt 120 Volt Type T5 Fluorescent lamp (included).Small option utilizes one 8 Watt 120 Volt Type T5 Fluorescent lamp (included).Shipping: This item usually ships in 48 hours. Dimensions: Small Fixture: Height 1.75 In., Width 18.5 In., Depth 4.5 In. Large Fixture: Height 1.75 In., Width 27 In., Depth 4.5 In.

Fluorescent Semi-Flushmount No. 5210-5212 by Holtkoetter $598 The Holtkoetter Fluorescent Semi-Flushmount No. 5210-5212 provides bright overall light. The design features quality Satin White glass decorated by metal rings and simple accents in one of several finish options. Choose from 3 sizes. Made in Germany. Holtkoetter Leuchten, located in Bad Waldliesborn, Germany, designs and produces superb lighting products for discriminating customers. The Holtkoetter Fluorescent Semi-Flushmount No. 5210-5212 is available with the following: Details:Bowl-shaped Satin White glass shadeMetal supportsRound ceiling canopyUL ListedMade in Germany; assembled in the USAOptions:Finish: Antique Brass, Hand Brushed Old Bronze, Hand-Brushed Old Bronze, Polished Brass and Brushed Brass, or Satin Nickel.Size: Large, Medium, or Small.Lighting:Large option utilizes five 23 Watt 120 Volt Type GU24 Fluorescent lamps (included).Medium option utilizes five 18 Watt 120 Volt Type GU24 Fluorescent lamps (included).Small option utilizes five 18 Watt 120 Volt Type GU24 Fluorescent lamps (included).Shipping: This item usually ships within five business days. Dimensions: Large Fixture: Overall Diameter 19.25 In., Height 23 In. Medium Fixture: Height 17 In., Overall Diameter 16.5 In. Small Fixture: Height 10.75 In., Overall Diameter 16.5 In.

Gea Wall or Ceiling Light by LZF $398.4 The LZF Gea Wall or Ceiling Light is part of a family of eight variations on a simple graphic theme: the drum shape. Each lamp in the collection creates a delicate atmosphere and highlights the rich texture of the woodgrain. The Gea Wall or Ceiling Light features a Natural timber wood veneer shade in a variey of colors with a polycarbonate diffuser. LZF Lighting from Spain, offers contemporary, designer lighting for residential and commercial interiors. Initially specializing in lighting crafted from wood veneers, LZF has expanded its product line to include other materials well-suited to contemporary styles. The LZF Gea Wall or Ceiling Light is available with the following: Included Features:Natural wood veneer shade.Opal perspex diffuser.White finished metal hidden backplate.UL Listed.Designed by Marivi Calvo.Options:Shade: American White, Beech, Cherry, Green (shown), Grey, Orange, Red, or Yellow.Size: Large (shown), Medium, or Small.Lighting:Large option utilizes one 13 Watt 120 Volt Fluorescent lamp (included).Medium option utilizes one 13 Watt 120 Volt Fluorescent lamp (included).Small option utilizes one 9 Watt 120 Volt Fluorescent lamp (included).Shipping: This item usually ships in 6-8 weeks. Dimensions: Small Fixture: Depth 4.7 In., Height 7.9 In. Large Fixture: Height 16.5 In., Depth 5.9 In. Medium Fixture: Height 11.8 In., Depth 4.7 In.

Lane Fluorescent Wall Sconce by Luceplan $765 The Luceplan Lane Fluorescent Wall Sconce designed by Haberli and Alfredo projects from the wall as a beautiful accent piece. The Lane Fluorescent Wall Sconce features extruded and die-cast aluminium finish. Founded in 1978 by three Milanese architects, Luceplan's strategy is grounded in desing, respect for the environment, and quality. The Luceplan Lane Fluorescent Wall Sconce is available with the following: Included Features:Extruded and die-cast aluminium body.One wall plate.UL Listed.Designed by Haberli and Alfredo.Options:Finish: Aluminun Paint (shown), Polished, or White.Size: Large, Medium, or Small.Lighting:Large option utilizes one 80 Watt 120 Volt Type T5 Fluorescent lamp (not included).Medium option utilizes one 54 Watt 120 Volt Type T5 Fluorescent lamp (not included).Small option utilizes one 39 Watt 120 Volt Type T5 Fluorescent lamp (not included).Shipping: This item usually ships within two business days. Dimensions: Small Fixture: Length 37 In., Width 3.14 In. Medium Fixture: Length 49 In., Width 3.14 In. Large Fixture: Length 61 In., Width 3.14 In.

Hollywood Hills Ceiling/Wall Light by Forecast $452 The Forecast Lighting Hollywood Hills Ceiling/Wall Light, part of the Hollywood Hills Ensemble, pairs white acrylic with sleek metal for a fabulous 1930s design. Available in metallic silver or deep bronze to best enhance any interior decor. View the rest of the Hollywood Hills Collection for chic contemporary fixtures. Dedicated to seeking customer feedback, Forecast Lighting has generated distinctive lighting designs that clearly stand out in a crowded marketplace. Founded in Southern California in the early 1970s as Forecast Lightolier, this unique lighting company has an in-house design team that travels the world to identify materials and trends that will ultimately result in extraordinary lighting for the home and office. The Forecast Ligting Hollywood Hills Ceiling/Wall Light is available with the following: Details:White Acrylic shadeMetal fittingsOptions:Finish: Deep Bronze (shown), or Metallic Silver.Size: Large, or Small (shown).Lighting:Large option utilizes two 36/39 Watt 120 Volt Type Twin Tube Compact Fluorescent lamps (not included).Small option utilizes two 26 Watt 120 Volt Quad Base Compact Fluorescent lamps (not included).Shipping: Shipping information will be emailed to you within two business days after placing an order. Dimensions: Small Fixture: Height 4 In., Diameter 16 In. Large Fixture: Height 5 In., Diameter 23.5 In.

Zen Pendant - Fluorescent by Alico $142 Lighting, refined. The Alico Zen Pendant - Fluorescent strips away all the flash and leaves you with the purest expression of lighting design. Its clean machined head pendant has 3 LEDs as well as an integrated driver, providing the best in energy efficient downlighting. From their headquarters in Ontario, Canada, Alico Lighting has been "bringing your world to light" for more than fifty years. Their line of high-quality transitional and contemporary indoor lighting both illuminates and beautifies, all the while employing the latest in energy-saving lighting technology. The Alico Zen Pendant - Fluorescent is available with the following: Details:Clear glass lensBrushed Aluminum finishRound ceiling canopy350mA LED Class II Electronic driverEnergy EfficientUL ListedNote: Not for use with traditional dimmer systems. Lighting: Three 1.2 Watt 12 Volt Low-voltage LED lamps (included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 2 days. Dimensions: Shade: Diameter 2.3 In. Fixture: Overall Length Adjustable to 72 In. Canopy: Diameter 5 In.

Lenka 6 Light Crystal Sconce by EuroFase $286.2 The Eurofase Lenka 6 Light Crystal Sconce, part of the Lenka series, features a compact cluster of sparkling cut crystal that creates a jubilant starburst of light. Based in Toronto, Canada, Eurofase has been presenting artful and innovative illumination since 1989. They continually promote the use of cost-saving lighting technologies, including LED, halogen and compact fluorescent, in an effort to provide for the lighting needs of an expanding energy efficient culture. The Eurofase Lenka 6 Light Crystal Sconce is available with the following: Details:Crystal diffusersMetal bodyChrome finishWall plateETL ListedLighting: Six 10 Watt 12 Volt Bi-Pin Low-voltage Type G4 Halogen lamps (included). Shipping: This item usually ships within five business days. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 8 In., Height 13.25 In., Extension 11 In.

Soft P-PL 45 Wall/Ceiling Light by Murano Due $693 The Murano Due Soft P-PL 45 Wall/Ceiling Light provides just that--a soft light bright enough to light a room yet soft enough to keep things casual and comfy. The silk screened Satin White glass features a dimpled design, not unlike a down pillow, and is framed with Brushed Nickel metal. Great for a wide variety of contemporary spaces. Murano Due is a boutique Italian lighting studio fusing Murano glass traditions with innovative techniques. By infusing every design element with the passion and individual expression of master glass artists, Murano Due transforms ideas into luxurious, fashionable modern lighting. Part of the FDV Collection. FDV Group in Venice, Italy, has joined numerous Italian lighting design companies together under one roof. As such, they are able to provide a wide range of innovative, contemporary designs conceived by distinct brands with long-standing traditional values of quality Italian glassmaking and universal design. The Murano Due Soft P-PL 45 Wall/Ceiling Light is available with the following: Details:White Satin silk screened glass shadeMetal frameBrushed Nickel finishFluorescent option is energy efficientMade in ItalyUL ListedDesigned by Mauro MarzolloOptions:Lamping: 23 W Fluorescent, 26 W Fluorescent, or Incandescent.Lighting:23 W Fluorescent option utilizes two 23 Watt 120 Volt Type GU24 Fluorescent lamps (not included).26 W Fluorescent option utilizes two 26 Watt 120 Volt Type G24q-3 Fluorescent lamps (not included).Incandescent option utilizes two 100 Watt 120 Volt Type E26 Incandescent lamps (not included), or two 100 Watt 120 Volt Type E26 Halogen lamps (not included), or two 20 Watt 120 Volt Type E26 Compact Fluorescent lamps (not included).Shipping: This item usually ships in 2-3 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Depth 4.25 In., Width 17.75 In., Length 17.75 In.

Guijarros 2 Wall Light by LZF $429.6 The LZF Guijarros 2 Wall Light is part of a series including five different sizes of wall or ceiling fixtures, which like their namesake, are irregular and softened shapes of river pebbles. Switched off, Guijarro presents a simply linear and organic aesthetic; illuminated, the lamp creates a gentle atmosphere to its surroundings. The Guijarros 2 Wall Light features a Natural timber wood veneer shade available in a variety of colors. LZF Lighting from Spain, offers contemporary, designer lighting for residential and commercial interiors. Initially specializing in lighting crafted from wood veneers, LZF has expanded its product line to include other materials well-suited to contemporary styles. The LZF Guijarros 2 Wall Light is available with the following: Included Features:Natural wood veneer shade.Satinice perspex diffuser.UL Listed.Designed by Marivi Calvo.Options:Shade: American White, Beech, Cherry, Green, Grey, Orange (shown), Red, or Yellow.Lighting: One 9 Watt 120 Volt Fluorescent lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 6-8 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 9.4 In., Width 6.3 In.

Guijarros 3 Wall Light by LZF $440.8 The LZF Guijarros 3 Wall Light is part of a series including five different sizes of wall or ceiling fixtures, which like their namesake, are irregular and softened shapes of river pebbles. Switched off, Guijarro presents a simply linear and organic aesthetic; illuminated, the lamp creates a gentle atmosphere to its surroundings. The Guijarros 3 Wall Light features a Natural timber wood veneer shade available in a variety of colors. LZF Lighting from Spain, offers contemporary, designer lighting for residential and commercial interiors. Initially specializing in lighting crafted from wood veneers, LZF has expanded its product line to include other materials well-suited to contemporary styles. The LZF Guijarros 3 Wall Light is available with the following: Included Features:Natural wood veneer shade.Satinice perspex diffuser.UL Listed.Designed by Marivi Calvo.Options:Shade: American White, Beech, Cherry, Green, Grey, Orange (shown), Red, or Yellow.Lighting: One 9 Watt 120 Volt Fluorescent lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 6-8 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 10.2 In., Width 8.9 In.

Guijarros 4 Wall Light by LZF $458.4 The LZF Guijarros 4 Wall Light is part of a series including five different sizes of wall or ceiling fixtures, which like their namesake, are irregular and softened shapes of river pebbles. Switched off, Guijarro presents a simply linear and organic aesthetic; illuminated, the lamp creates a gentle atmosphere to its surroundings. The Guijarros 4 Wall Light features a Natural timber wood veneer shade available in a variety of colors. LZF Lighting from Spain, offers contemporary, designer lighting for residential and commercial interiors. Initially specializing in lighting crafted from wood veneers, LZF has expanded its product line to include other materials well-suited to contemporary styles. The LZF Guijarros 4 Wall Light is available with the following: Included Features:Natural wood veneer shade.Satinice perspex diffuser.UL Listed.Designed by Marivi Calvo.Options:Shade: American White, Beech, Cherry, Green, Grey, Orange, Red (shown), or Yellow.Lighting: One 13 Watt 120 Volt Fluorescent lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 6-8 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 12.6 In., Width 10.8 In.

Installing LED tube lights is a great way to save money on electricity and get potentially hazardous fluorescent lights out of your home or office. However, most LED tube lights on the market today can not just be directly installed in an existing fluorescent fixture. You will have to make some simple modifications to the fixture to properly install the bulbs. The good news is that installing an LED tube light in an existing fluorescent fixture is relatively simple. In addition, you should be able to buy fixtures especially designed for LED tube lights in the near future, and they should actually be cheaper than the equivalent fluorescent fixtures. This article will provide a brief overview explaining what you need to know in order to install the new energy-saving fluorescent tube lights in an existing fluorescent lighting fixture.

Fluorescent fixtures are designed to support a specific types and size of fluorescent tube. A fluorescent tube is incorporated into a fluorescent lighting system which consists of two or three main components: (1) the fluorescent lamp (fluorescent bulb or tube), (2) the ballast, and (3) the starter system. In addition, the system for a tube lamp includes a lamp holder and a switch. Depending on the particular fluorescent lighting system, the starter may be a replaceable component, a starter may not be required, or the starter function may be integrated into the ballast. The starting function may also rely on the physical design of the fixture. To retrofit a fluorescent light fixture to support an LED tube light, the ballast (and the starter if a separate one is present) must be disconnected.

Make sure that the LED replacement tube lights are the correct size for the fixture. Also, always remember that when servicing a fluorescent fixture or lamp for any reason, electrical power to the entire fixture should be disconnected. This is not always practical in situations where a large number of fixtures are controlled from the same power control (such as in open office areas). In these cases, insulating gloves and a nonmetallic ladder should be used if the fixtures must be serviced when power is present.

You will need a few simple tools, including a wire cutter and wire stripper (often incorporated into the same tool), a pair of pliers, a screwdriver, and a few wire nuts for reconnecting the wires once you have removed the ballast.

Once the old bulbs are removed from the lamp holders and the electricity to the fixture is turned off, you will probably have to remove the reflector that is located behind the bulbs and provides a housing for the wiring and ballast that lie behind it. Typically, it is fairly simple to remove the reflector or cover, but if it is not clear how to do this, you should consult the documentation from the fixture manufacturer.

If the fixture has an electronic ballast, you only need to remove that and then wire the power directly to the lamp holders, completing one circuit for each bulb. This is fairly simple, and typically you can use the existing wire in the fixture and then just add some wire nuts. If you have an older fixture with a magnetic ballast and starter, you will have to remove or open the starter and remove or short the magnetic ballast.

Depending on how much wire you have to work with, it is a good idea to leave long enough wires leading out of the ballast to be able to reconnect the ballast with wire nuts, if you should ever want to convert the fixture back to use for fluorescent bulbs or want to use the ballast somewhere else. Typically, the ballast will have two screws or bolts holding it in place in the fixture, and these can be removed using a screwdriver or pair of pliers, as appropriate. The ballast should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations as should the old fluorescent bulbs. Because the fluorescent bulbs contain a small amount of highly-toxic mercury, they should be treated as hazardous waste and disposed of accordingly.

Once the ballast (and starter, if one was present) have been removed and the wires reconnected to complete a circuit for each bulb, replace the reflector or cover over the wiring and the area where the ballast was located, and the LED tube lights can be inserted in the end sockets. Unlike fluorescent bulbs which do not have a top or bottom, an LED tube light will have an obvious top and bottom, with metallic heatsink located on the backside of the tube and the LEDs visible under a lens on the side that will be aimed towards the area to be illuminated. Place the cover back on the fixture (if there was one) and turn on the electricity. Turn on the switch and if you have done everything properly, you should have as good or better lighting using approximately half the electricity and lasting as long as 50,000 hours or more.