Cfl bulbs or compact fluorescent light bulbs use an electric current driven through a tube typically containing mercury vapor.
Changing fluorescent light bulbs safely.
Alright now it s time to talk about what in my opinion is probably the least safe light bulb on the market today the cfl.
This procedure applies to bulb changing in complex environments with a variety of hazards such as fall and electric shock.
Black ends don t require immediate replacement.
Does your fluorescent light flicker or only come on dimly.
Then follow the steps outlined here.
If you are going to replace fluorescent light with led lighting you must take into consideration the color temperature.
Fluorescent tubes are designed to last for many years so when it comes to changing them you might not have done it before.
But you should have new bulbs on hand so you can replace them promptly when they do.
As a whole this procedure provides general guidelines to change a light bulb safely.
Always check the power is off before attempting to change the bulb.
Position a stepladder solidly under the light and have the new bulb ready.
When fluorescent bulbs flicker have dark or smoky colored ends it s time to replace the bulb and you re faced with the choice of making a trip to the local hardware store and doing it yourself or hiring a qualified licensed electrician.
There could be a problem with the bulbs.
Replace the bulb with the same size bulb.
This procedure would not apply for example to changing a light bulb in a desk or floor lamp where the fixture can simply be unplugged.
Don t worry about them until the light they put out starts to weaken.
Color temperature measurement is in kelvin k and most colors range from 2500 to 6500k a lower kelvin figure means the color is warm and tends to be closer to orange.
How to replace a fluorescent light bulb to change the bulb safely.
Although replacing a fluorescent tube is simple it s not as straightforward as changing a regular light bulb and it can actually be quite dangerous.
Fluorescent bulbs can go for years without replacement even when the ends start to blacken.
I show how to change the bulbs and inspect the sockets.