However an electrical ballast can be checked quickly and easily with the right tools.
T8 fluorescent light fixture ballast.
It is important to follow the wiring diagram on.
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The ballast provides enough voltage to start the fluorescent bulbs and once they are.
Photos 2 and 3 show how to remove the old ballast from the fluorescent light fixture.
Confirm that the new ballast matches the old one photo below and then install it as shown in photo 4.
Some older types have starters too.
A fluorescent fixture requires a ballast to send the proper amount of electricity to the fluorescent bulbs.
After all without a working ballast you can t have a working light.
The ballast is used to create the voltage and current necessary to start and illuminate the fluorescent lamp.
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Remove the bulbs and open up the fixture as shown in photo 1.
There will be four to eight wires coming out of the ballast.
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All fluorescent light fixtures consist of at least lamp s lamp holders ballast and internal wiring.