How To Remove A Fluorescent Tube. Fluorescent tubes can get burnt on in position when the contacts get hot. Removing a Fluorescent Hood The sides of the lens rest on a shelf with a small protrusion and you can easily move it.
T8 tubes are simply 1 inch in diameter versus the 15 inch diameter of T12 tubes. Lift the new fluorescent tube into place and line its prongs up with the slot on each end of the socket. If you do attempt it on your own set your stool up next to the side where youre pulling the holder then extend your arm as far as possible down the tube to push the pins in on the far side first pushing that far side out out using the tube so youre up close for the tricky task of getting the second pair of pins in the hole without them getting caught on the casing.
Remove the fluorescent tubes cover glass if applicable by gently pushing upward on the glass cover then tilting it toward you.
Note the black and white wires coming from the house circuit connected to. The time will come when you need to have access to the internal mechanisms of the appliance if you have to change the tubes of the luminaire or install a new ballast or plug. Locate The Ballast On The fluorescent Light Fixture Now locate the ballast on the existing fluorescent fixture. The tube is junk when that happens.
