How to Replace a Recessed Fluorescent
Fluorescent lightbulbs use electricity to excite mercury vapor to create light. The excited mercury creates shortwave ultraviolet light that causes phosphor to light. Fluorescent lightbulbs use less electricity than incandescent light bulbs. They were more commonly used in the commercial field, but have now been compacted for replacing incandescent home bulbs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Replacing a Fluorescent Lightbulb
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Turn off the switch that powers the light. Turn off the power to the light at the breaker.
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Remove the plastic cover that diffuses the light. Push one side up and tilt it to remove the plastic cover.
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Hold both ends of the light firmly. If you cannot reach both sides then have a helper assist. Turn the light so that the prongs line up with the loading slot. You should only have to turn it ¼ of a turn in a clockwise motion.
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Lower one side of the bulb so that it comes out of the loading slot. Lower the other side of the light. Set the bulb aside and ensure that it will not fall and shatter on the ground.
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Take the new bulb, and hold it horizontally. Rotate the bulb until the prongs line up with the loading slot. Insert the bulb into the loading slot. Turn it counter clockwise ¼ of a turn. It should lock the bulb in place.
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Turn the breaker back on. Turn the light switch on to ensure that the light is working properly. Turn the light switch in the off position. Place the plastic cover back over the light. Do this by tilting one end and placing the other end on the light frame. Lower the end that you were tilting.
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