Did you know that using the wrong type of sockets could mean you void the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing? As all insurance companies accept the standards for the UL listing, if it is voided your insurance coverage may be voided as well. Using the right socket for your linear fluorescent or LED light fixture ensures...
At the turn of the 20th century Peter Cooper Hewitt, an American electrical engineer, developed the basis for the modern fluorescent light. In an attempt to get more energy and less heat from an incandescent lamp, he invented “The Cooper Hewitt mercury-vapor lamp,” which resulted in electrical currents passing through mercury gas sealed in a...
There’s a chance that you wouldn’t know a circline fluorescent lamp unless you have uncovered that you own one while trying to replace a ceiling light. These kinds of bulbs are used in flush mount ceiling lights and other types of kitchen or bathroom lighting. However, if you’ve just discovered that you have a circline...
When you’re fixing your fluorescent light and find out that it needs a new starter, do you know where to begin when shopping for one? If you’re repairing a fluorescent light for the first time, knowing where the starter goes and what it does can be confusing. Here’s a brief introduction to the fluorescent light...
When you’re shopping around for replacement light fixture parts, there are plenty of different things you need to know. If you’re replacing it yourself without the help of a professional, make sure you’re completely educated on how execute the process from beginning to end. However, getting the right parts is a part of that process...