Everything you need to know about Fluorescent Lights

admin | December 20, 2009

Why do fluorescent light bulbs need a ballast?
Fluorescent light bulbs need a ballast because they use a gas to create light. Regular light bulbs (also known as incandescent bulbs) create light by heating a filament inside the bulb. The heat makes the filament white-hot, producing the light that you see. In a fluorescent bulb, [...]

How to Fix or Replace a Florescent Light Ballast (with pictures)

admin | December 20, 2009

Almost every home in North America probably has some form of fluorescent lighting, often chosen for its low power consumption. Anyone can change a light bulb, but do you know how to change a ballast?