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How to Change Long Light Bulbs | T12 Fluorescent Light Bulbs

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If you have never changed out a 4 foot long T5, T8, or T12 Fluorescent light bulb it can be a bit confusing. I will demonstrate how to remove the cover, identify the bad bulb, change with a new bulb, and determine if there is something else wrong.
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@CZfan1311 Год назад

DAMN!!! I kidded myself I came to RU-vid for this, but I learned SO much. Even at age 70, you can still learn things about stuff you've done your whole life!!!

@janedavis8690 2 года назад

I want to thank you so much for this video. I am a widow and naturally my kitchen florescent lights went out. It took me a few days to get my courage up to tackle this and because of your video, it really was easy and painless. The hardest part was getting up on the ladder. LOL. Thank you again and I am a new subscriber to your videos......

@lindalaurino7182 6 месяцев назад

On the side of the bulb 1 prong is completely round the other is squared on the bottom.which prong goes in first. this is in the T12 bulb.

@Gilgamesh347 7 месяцев назад

Natural born teacher. Doesn’t skip steps. Subscribed. Thank you!

@Dwell_In_Magic_369 14 дней назад

💯💯💯

@brendaroberts4938 Месяц назад

Who else is here in 2024!! Thank you 💡💡

@jennymoore2083 9 дней назад

August 2024

@homeedconnect 2 года назад

THANK YOU! Clear and to-the-point! With the cost of living so high, no handymen available, and my hubby's back going out, I'll be doing a lot more of this stuff myself. I appreciate your help!

@frozen1640 Год назад

Thank you, the 90* turn was clutch for me. Almost broke the light trying to take it out, before it clicked, it can’t be this difficult. Video saved me a bloody hand. Thanks!! 🙏

@adamah6456 Год назад

Having done a work-study job while in college which had me relamping all fluorescent lamp bulbs in my city (we replaced 40W tubes to 34W, a 15% energy savings which also was partially-incentivized by the local electric company), I’d only add when putting in a new tube, make sure its fully-seated inside the fixture terminals on both sides by SLIGHTLY pulling downwards on the ends so it “clicks” into place (CAREFUL: don’t break the tube!). This helps ensure the two pins on each end of tube make maximal contact with the recessed holder, thus avoiding “hot spots” in the connections (so although the tube may light up as expected, the reduced contact area may lead to higher resistance as oxidation builds up, reducing the life of the new bulb(s) & leading to premature failure).

@TruthPrincess Год назад

Thank you sooo much for this video. It enabled two senior ladies to change Mom’s lights in the kitchen. You were a God send!!!!!!

@gracepattie 2 года назад

I'm too embarrassed to share how long we spent trying to get our light cover off before watching this video... 😂 Thank you for saving us time!!

@therealmccoy3691 Год назад

I did the same exact thing last week. I swear I spent 45 min trying to take the cover off😂

@gracepattie Год назад

@@therealmccoy3691 Hahaha! It's impossible until it's not! We got there eventually, and that's the main thing.

@Itsleighlo 2 месяца назад

It’s embarrassing when you don’t have a cover and still can’t figure it out 😭😂 I almost hung from my t12 like sia on her chandelier trying to rip it out 😭😭🤷🏻‍♀️

@anxoanimates2569 Год назад

This is a lifesaver! I would've been lost trying to figure it out on my own, but once I had a few tips it was an easy 3 minute job 👍

@dongheuklee7429 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for uploading video , had hard time figuring out how to take the bulb out lol

@evacorbett3992 Год назад

From a single mother who is learning to do all of these things, thank you. I appreciate you so much. GOD bless you and your family and of course I subscribed 😁

@joelroy9221 5 месяцев назад

Wow, may God bless you

@anaehensley Год назад

This is one of the most helpful instructional videos I’ve ever seen. It answered all of my questions and more. Thank you!

@EverydayHomeRepairs Год назад

You bet!

@mariat6171 12 дней назад

Thank you - needed to change my basement lights- you saved me from a lot of aggravation - did not know you had to insert vertical and twist.

@user-fb5sf5go5o Год назад

Thank you so much for your very clear explanation and instructions. I’m alone and it gets so hard to get these little things done around the house. I appreciate you!

@willowdhoggue9337 2 года назад

Thank you so much. My granddaughters and I successfully changed all 4 bulbs. I also appreciate the information about the new LED plug and play bulbs.

@biggiesmalls3691 2 года назад

Very helpful ! I have struggled with the damn things for years. After your video, 4 minutes and I am done. Thank you.

@MyRivernile Год назад

clear and to the point...no stones left unturned...a real PRO

@emiller7040 3 года назад

Replaced an old 4 foot, 2 bulb fluorescent fixture over my work bench with a new LED fixture 2 days ago. It's much lighter weight and brighter but the bulbs are non removable. Recently subscribed to your channel & it's been very helpful.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 года назад

I am torn between the plug and play LED bulb replacements or the fixture like you are talking about with integrated LEDs. If the integrated LEDs don't fail for 10 years probably not a bad option. I just hope these integrated LED fixtures don't start dropping out or it will be a pain needing to swap out the fixtures when the lights go out.

@53Betsy 2 года назад

Thank you so much…. You have absolutely helped me from getting extremely frustrated 😊

@suelaib2017 2 года назад

Thank you. I hadn't a clue on how to remove the bulbs. Mine don't give the measurement, but I can figure that out. What I can not figure out is what to do with old fluorescent light tubes. You cannot just throw them out. We have another dead set in the basement collecting dust because we didn't know how to dispose of them, and that was probably 10-15 years ago. I'm wishing my late husband had never put this fixture up. Lowes only takes compact bulbs, yet ironically, Lowes is where I have to go to buy replacement tubes. I live in a rural area; I'd be willing to ship them to a recycler, but where?

@danagustafson2949 3 месяца назад

I just came across your site as I have a project. You speak very well and present everything clearly both orally & visually. Also you present your material/lesson at a comfortable pace for anyone to follow. I subscribed today and I wish I had found your site earlier. Thank you. Very well done.

@billhandymanbill2775 3 года назад

Thanks much for the informative video! Now I know what the T5, T8,and T12 mean and how to determine their size! I would wear safety glasses anytime you are working above your head or working with thin glass tubes like fluorescent lights. Thanks again!

@janehempfing8662 2 года назад

Why doesn’t the light bulb work fully

@rs12official 2 года назад

@@janehempfing8662 There are a few different reasons that fluorescent tubes fail: - One or both of the filaments in a tube are blown off or burned away, meaning that the filaments can no longer be heated, and the tube won’t start. - The emissive coating on the filaments has evaporated off, meaning the filaments can no longer start the tube. - The tube has lost vacuum, meaning that air has contaminated the internal atmosphere of the tube, and the tube won’t start.

@michaelcrowley9377 Год назад

I can't thank you enough. This was EXACTLY what I needed. I'd been putting this off forever because I had little confidence I knew what I was doing, but after watching this video I was able to switch out four burned out tubes for four good ones from my garage until I can order new lights. It went very well and took twenty minutes. Now I'll order new lights. Thanks!

@lisabruce896 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this video. It was so easy to follow! I'm impressed that I actually replaced two bulbs!!

@murphyl8782 3 месяца назад

This was really a Big Help because I was taking a much longer time than this guy getting those long bulbs inserted, after finally inserting the prongs on each end, I was doing a lot of twisting of those long bulbs waiting for them to finally pop on and it was Very Frustrating!!

@trash-heap3989 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video! I always had problems getting both prongs in properly, had a hell of a time getting both in securely a few years back.

@lisamorenoff3434 2 года назад

This video was sooo helpful! I just replaced the bulbs in my mom's laundry room so she no longer needs to use a lamp on the dryer. Thanks!

@asokohome 2 года назад

Hi, Lisa. So great to meet you, we are now finding people to evaluate our LED light fixtures for free, don't know if you are interested in this. Waiting for your relpy.

@NipkowDisk 3 года назад

Hard to believe that fluorescent fixtures have been with us for over 80 years now. I remember when I was in grade school about 50 years ago when they replaced the incandescent fixtures (the cool retro "Saturn Ring" type that used partially-silvered bulbs) with ones very similar to what is shown in the video. I can also recall cleaning eight-foot fluorescent fixtures from the early 1940s many years ago; the diffusers were GLASS and very heavy but IMO quite attractive for their day. They were made by Columbia Fixture Company somewhere in Eastern Washington. Looks like it is finally about time to replace the bulbs in my one fluorescent fixture with drop-in LED replacements since the latter's lumens per watt and longer life are making it more appealing.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 года назад

The Fluorescents bulbs had a good run but I think they are another casualty of the LED in the coming years.

@NipkowDisk 3 года назад

@@EverydayHomeRepairs I agree. The LED bulbs will also help reduce landfill burden in the long term, which is a good thing.

@AlexanderCrump 3 года назад

Those Saturn ring hanging pendants were awesome. We had them in our school in the '70s. They each took a 300W Duro-Test mogul base silver bowl bulb. There were 6 of these fixtures per classroom, plus some recessed fixtures along one side of the room. These provided wonderful shadow-free light bounced off the white ceiling. Lots of power draw (and unwanted heat) for the amount of light received, but those were state-of-the-art at the time the school was built around 1970. As incandescent lighting becomes rarer and rarer, I relish seeing it whenever I do come across it.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 года назад

@@NipkowDisk 👍👍

@adamah6456 Год назад

To nipkowdisk, 50 yrs ago: “Hey! Quit daydreaming and pay attention to your teacher, instead of staring up at the lights!” 😂 😜

@heatherschirber277 2 года назад

Quick and straight to the point! Exactly what I needed in order to change my light bulbs.

@qcgunz2648 Год назад

I think I’ll call you dad. Teaching me stuff my dad never taught me. 😂

@sc400gilliland 3 года назад

I do building maintenance and I just came here to say I hate ballasts I delete them every chance I get

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 года назад

They can be a pain.

@rs12official Год назад

I love ballasts because I like Fluorescent more than LED junk.

@sc400gilliland Год назад

@@rs12official newer led products are better than even what was out 6yrs ago, we had some in 2 of our building additions and they didn't last that was 6yrs ago we are replacing them with leds that have been working great. As long as you get the color temp right you can put leds next to floresecents no problem

@kasturimishra3142 Год назад

@@rs12official I also love ballasts because I like fluorescent more than LED trash

@amygonzalez7582 Год назад

I have run into LED not lasting as long as florescent.

@sanhara2747 11 месяцев назад

Love these kind of simple videos about simple things for those of us that just dont know.

@rkatrails 2 года назад

I needed this information to be able to change bulbs at my new place. your video is the first one I found and after watching it you explained 100% of everything I need to know! Now I don't need to watch anyone else's video!

@tooclosetocall 2 месяца назад

Just replaced 10 of these in my basement due to your help, thanks!!!!!

@LuckyDuckyNico 9 месяцев назад

Just want to thank for this, my mom was impressed that I was able to change the bulbs!

@JimE6243 3 года назад

Good info. I had no idea what TX indicated but do now. I always wear eye protection when working on these lights or overhead due to the possibility of dust, dirt and broken glass when removing or installing. Thanks again for the info. JimE

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 года назад

eye protection is a good tip

@julie2958 Год назад

Thank you so much. All four of my lights went out in my master closet. My roommate used to do that kind of stuff. I was scared to do it but your explanation was perfect and I finally have my lights. Thank you!!

@Selectrolux Год назад

My mom lives in an apartment complex and her kitchen light is the same type of affair...a four-lamp, F40T12 fixture. When she first moved in, the light worked, but failed shortly after. I changed all the bulbs. Just a few months later, it failed once again. I went to Home Depot and bought two new electronic rapid start T12 ballasts and swapped them with the old magnetic ones that were burning the bulbs out too soon. Put some new bulbs in and VOILA! She hasn't had a burnout in a few years now.

@Rebecca1440 4 месяца назад

Omg thank you so much!!!!! You saved me hundreds of dollars by helping me do it myself 😊 this single mom Thanks you! ❤❤❤❤❤

@bratycasper1610 Год назад

i just did this myself! im proud of myself! thank you for showing me, instead of me paying a handyman! i did this step by step listening to u:)

@gwsmith76 Год назад

Thank you sir. Very informative and super helpfull. My wife is now happy and life is good again!

@littlelilyharvester2276 3 года назад

Thanks so much for mentioning the ballast. I wouldn't have had any idea about that if you hadn't mentioned it!

@terrishort8973 Месяц назад

so much for this video. I just learned how to change a fluorescent bulb.

@mabeline8897 6 месяцев назад

I was too intimidated to change the tunes myself. When my dad was alive he would always change it. And I don't think he really knew what he was doing. He just kind of winged it. Now that he is gone I am left to my own devices. Thanks to your video I successfully changed both tubes. Now I know to replace them when the tube starts getting black. I saved my packaging so that I will know what to buy in the future. Thank you.

@paytonpeta1336 Год назад

Thanks for the video. It was a huge help. But the dang ballast failed. Just can't win sometimes.

@winfielddixon5166 Год назад

Thank you for posting this, I misunderstood how the tubes went in, was a real hassle, now it's easy!

@gordondegrandis1468 2 года назад

When my bulbs needed changing I changed everything. I bought LED T12 and changed the fixture so I could use them. I think this would be an interesting episode for your channel. The procedure is quite easy and once the LED t12's are installed there is so much more light. Great video's keep up to good work.

@mr.objective6936 Год назад

Best video on the topic. You are detailed and good at explaining !

@Dis_Sal Год назад

Thanks you helped me change out the garage lights ❤️

@donnab8345 Год назад

So helpful, particularly with an LED replacement! Thank you.

@jeannejohnson6557 Год назад

Just moved into a new house with this kind of light fixture. Didn’t even know how to take the cover off. Thanks!

@yolandaeasterling4272 2 года назад

Hello EHR! I thank you a billions times over for this video. I'm rocking and rolling, now. I'm excited 🤗

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Awesome, happy we could help! 👍

@teresaglenn1418 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!!, being a lady I didn’t think I could do it but it was easy to replace like you said

@graemewiebe2815 Год назад

Really well done, and to the point. Great videos like this are what keep humanity going

@dirtycarpet6134 2 года назад

thanks for speaking with clarity and providing good info sir.

@proudofoneself 4 месяца назад

Thanks! Your video helped me install the light , especially when you zoomed in the how to install

@GaryPotocki82 6 месяцев назад

Grew up with this fixure seeing them back to 1984 amazing their still intact.

@BJJSurfParadiseHotel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks mate, needed to double check as I’d installed the bulb and it wasn’t working, turned out the connection points had spread, but your vid helped confirm I had done it right

@nguyettran2083 Год назад

this guy covers everything i had question on and explained it very well

@patquimby4667 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the info on the sizing. I've never changed one but think even I could do it. Thanks again.

@josephcoon9914 2 года назад

Thank you. The video helped a lot. I’m legally blind and you helped me change my first fluorescent bulb

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Awesome, glad we could help!

@CompostWatcher 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for valuable information. I bought a fixer upper and I'm learning so much.

@Stressed2Capacity Год назад

Thank you so much! I have to replace my bulbs tomorrow and l was terrified of tackling this being a grandmother. I'm sure after watching your video that l can handle this! Much thanks!

@Sugaa22 Год назад

You are everything ❤️.I've been struggling with this light cover. You've help me in an enormous way. Thank you

@jamesmcbride8612 Год назад

Thank you!! For the life of me, I couldnt figure out how to get the cover off of my lights :(

@stephanievonhirschberg739 2 года назад

Thank you, this was very helpful. Where should I go to find out what LED plug-and-play replacement I need for a 34W 1 1/2 inch "old style" bulb. I tried 32W old style bulbs (and was able to install them thanks to your instructions), but I am getting buzzing and flickering, so I assume the ballast is damaged. Thank you.

@panzersoul8796 Год назад

Thank god someone made a video about that

@jamessotherden5909 3 года назад

Next time I have to replace the six bulbs in my kitchen I will convert to LED. Thanks for the video.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 года назад

Smart move 👍

@DeciSpades 5 месяцев назад

thank you so much for this video lol. my grandma asked me to do it and i had no idea how. i didn’t know you had to twist it. but this helped. and now grandma can do her makeup in peace

@rs12official 2 года назад

Great video, and very well explained. However, I would not mix different color temperatures of fluorescent tubes in the same fixture. The old tubes were cool white while the new ones are daylight. Using cool white tubes to replace the old tubes would had looked better, but otherwise great job! Also, be careful when breaking a fluorescent tube. Fluorescent tubes contain mercury, which is toxic if inhaled.

@tngerman Год назад

Wow EXPERT! Thanks Fauci

@bootzCJ 27 дней назад

Thank you for the video. It assisted me today

@countryboy39051 Год назад

Great video, Scott! If you replace all bulbs and still nothing, would it most likely be a bad ballast?

@EldaLuna 3 года назад

sorta reminds me of a fixture i got from a garage since people we know are selling the place and was allowed to take it as it didn't work as the 2 t12's were burnt anyway. so i tried 2 of my old 30 year old tubes in it and it lit up just fine. so i then put in the newer tubes kinda shown there. and also worked. but when i plugged it in days later the tubes lit dimly pulsing with buzzing and kinda damaged one of my tubes a slight it still works but just now a fainted burn spot. no idea if its ballast was going bad or it didn't like those tubes. but i just changed it to an electronic ballast for t12's much as people switching to led plug and play for me.. i still love vintage styling lighting and don't plan to give up using t12's any time soon in some areas anyways. at least here can still buy the tubes and electronic ballasts as replacements still.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 года назад

Hi Suzuran, a few people have mentioned the T12 type are no longer produced but like you I still find them in my area. I would venture to guess in another 3-5 years pretty much everything will be LED.

@EldaLuna 3 года назад

yeah pretty much. i guess depends if all stuff im seeing is just old stock that's plentiful or not. for me i just love old tech since the t12 technology been around since the 1930's. yeah its improved since but other than that has not changed much ehe.

@ESGCP 2 года назад

I had change my lights but wasn’t turning the bulbs…this video definitely helped

@BenjaminLee-w8r 27 дней назад

Thank you! It was a big help.

@jessieshaw1798 2 года назад

this was so so helpful!! thank you!

@_aesthete_ 6 месяцев назад

I had no idea how to change or which size to replace with. Thanks for sharing !

@EverydayHomeRepairs 6 месяцев назад

happy to help

@JerrysGarage-lc1li 2 месяца назад

I had no idea, you've been super helpful. No let me go and put this new knowledge in action. I'll come back if it works 😂😂

@MrArjonisimo Год назад

Easy explanation to get the job done. Thank You.

@korndogwithak2231 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your knowledge it's been helpful.

@gabrielariolieletricista2024 3 года назад

very good, I love the fluorescents, I prefer them much more than the LED ones

@rs12official 2 года назад

I prefer fluorescent too.

@alexisquinn2784 8 месяцев назад

Thank so much for your clear directions and good guided video. I got to job done in moments because of you. I am now a subscriber. 👍

@wendydecaires1736 День назад

Thank you. Very helpful :)

@jimmyzzzzz 3 года назад

On my flush fixture on my drop ceiling I could not get enough room to get the bulb into position. I then noticed a slot at the end of the housing. I inserted the two pins at the end of the bulb into the slot and this gave me clearance to swing the bulb to the sockets. That slot was there for a reason.

@DougCaldwell 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for video. My problem is getting the blub back into sockets lining up the prongs to twist. Just don't seem to rotate easily. Darn.

@mybrock 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so very much for this video. Extremely helpful.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 5 месяцев назад

Happy to help!

@web3wizard381 Год назад

thanks bro saved my life before landlord coming for monthly inspection

@deborahzukoski9000 Год назад

Thank you so much!!!! I was able to replace my kitchen light bulb without my hubby!

@rhondajae3 4 месяца назад

Thanks. This really helped me.

@FinstockCoach Год назад

Just had to change my lights out, and the ballast was bad. Thanks for the video!

@ruthaguilarrodriguez6475 2 года назад

Good instructions. Thank you

@genemason3564 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for this video!

@rex290 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video. Really helped to get things right!

@marcberm 3 года назад

Had no idea they even made plug-and-play versions of the LED replacements! The ones that require rewiring and/or removal of the ballast are okay too, but the extra steps along with the cost of the individual bulbs probably make a whole-fixture replacement more economical. Plug and plays are definitely a win for the average homeowner who might want to convert to LED, but may not be comfortable with rewiring or replacing a fixture themselves.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 года назад

Yeah, I think they have progressed the designs over the past 2-3 years. Looks like most stores are switching more and more stock into the LED plug and play lights.

@benkeysor7576 3 года назад

They have been around a few years and there were two types, ones you use with the ballast and ones without the ballast, both were about 3-4 times the cost of regular T8 bulbs.

@SSaleh-di2gk 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! I was trying to loosen one side at a time, which ended up being the wrong plan.

@rtd00001 Год назад

Clear and precise explanation 👍

@tsmith712 Год назад

Very helpful. Never knew what the t numbers meant. Thx

@Joe-po9xn Год назад

Pro tip: DO NOT BREAK THESE BULBS. EVER! The contents of a typical fluorescent bulb like this are incredibly toxic and will kill you in a couple of days. Be incredibly careful when handling the bulbs.