How To Change Kitchen Light Ballast
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How to change kitchen light ballast. Unscrew the nut holding the ballast to the fixture while holding it in place with your other hand. Unplug the fixture or turn off the power at the main panel. Connect the ballast wires to the fixture wires to match the original wiring using wire connectors. Restore power by switching on the circuit breaker and test the fixture for proper operation.
See my channel here. In the light fixture you will see a metal cover protruding into the light area. Learn how to replace a fluorescent light ballast. Reinstall the wiring cover plate the light bulbs and the fixture lens.
It may be attached with nuts or clips or simply snapped into place. This is the ballast cover. It involves removing the old fixtures installing the recessed lights and repairing any ceiling damage left over from the old light fixtures. Remove the ballast by lowering the side held by the nut and sliding it in that direction.
Remove the fluorescent ballast compartment cover to expose the internal wiring and ballast. The attachment method for ballast covers varies widely among manufacturers. Pull the metal cover down and remove it laying it aside in a safe place. Mount the new ballast to the fixture using the mounting nut s or bolt s.
If your kitchen ceiling is flat it probably has one or more light fixtures mounted to it s surface.