Installing Fluorescent Light Fixture In Garage

Remove the bulbs and open up the fixture as shown in photo 1.

Installing fluorescent light fixture in garage.

Flush fluorescent light fixtures come in two basic configurations hard mounting and drop in. Many fluorescent lights do not work below 50 degrees. Not only are t8 fluorescent bulbs a great choice for brighter lighting they are also far more economical than other types of lighting. Photos 2 and 3 show how to remove the old ballast from the fluorescent light fixture.

As long as the combined maximum amperage rating of all the fixtures combined doesn t exceed the circuit breaker rating you can install as many fixtures as you want. If you want more light in your garage you can install additional lights on an existing circuit. However if you live in a cold climate you should choose a fluorescent fixture based on the lowest temperature in your garage. There will be four to eight wires coming out of the ballast.

Look behind the location where the fixtures will be mounted. The size is easier to work with and is more easily sourced. The ceiling is unfinished s0 i plan on doing the wiring first. Fluorescent lights are the traditional choice for garage spaces.

Garage fluorescent light fixture electrical question. Installing a t8 fixture in your garage for fluorescent lighting will give you a much brighter light than incandescent bulbs. Installing fluorescent lights and connecting electrical. Use a stud find if necessary and measure and mark the location on the inside wall where the fixture will be.

The hard mounting variety mount between ceiling rafters or other ceiling framing and are secured to. Step 3 installing the fluorescent garage lighting fitting. My question is do i need to install boxes or can i just use a cable clamp on the fixture and use the fixture as the junction box. If the garage is finished with insulation and drywall this can be difficult.

If there is drywall on the garage walls cut a small access hole at this location. I want to install t8 fluorescent light fixtures in my garage so i need help with the wiring. Light fixtures should use 4 foot bulbs. To do this run it through the electrical plastic conduit to protect it.