There is a huge need for replacement light sockets since fluorescent lighting became popular in new homes and home renovation projects. Fluorescent lighting has replaced traditional incandescent light bulbs and fixtures because they generate less heat than incandescent bulbs, are less expensive to run, and have a longer lifespan than other types of bulbs. Occasionally, fluorescent light sockets will need to be replaced. When this occurs, you need to know the type of replacement light socket to use.
The popularity of fluorescent lighting has made its way into mainstream homes. Since so many fluorescent lamps are installed in the home, there is a need for replacement light sockets.
Fluorescent light repair is something that homeowners should learn to do.
There are two basic parts of a fluorescent lamp: the ballast and the gas-filled tube or bulb.
The ballast regulates the electrical current that powers the lamp. Without a ballast, the lamp would rapidly heat up and could overheat and catch on fire. Maintaining the current in fluorescent lights is an important function for the long life of the device.
The tube is filled with either argon or neon gas. It can also include a minute amount of mercury vapor. An electrical current comes in through the ballast and excites the gas in the tube which causes the lamp to glow. All fluorescent bulbs have a phosphor coating which glows when the gas inside is excited.
Because of the way fluorescent lights work, they do not require as much electricity as incandescent lights. The lamps are highly efficient and produce less heat than incandescent bulbs. They are high performance, environmentally friendly, use less mercury, and help reduce pollutants by being TCLP compliant.
Both the ballast and the tubes can be easily replaced. If the tube is cracked or blackened, then the tube needs to be replaced.
