Ballasts are power supplies or transformers for fluorescent lamps, light sources that consist of a glass tube filled with argon, neon, or other inert gas. When ballasts supply electrical current, the ...

Fluorescent ... to light with greater energy than incandescent lamps. They also work at cooler temperatures. Unlike incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps cannot be connected directly to electric lines ...

Q: The kitchen of my 1987 house has fluorescent tubes in the ceiling ... the wiring within each fixture to bypass the ballast ...

In addition to sunlight, ultraviolet rays are also given off by several different forms of indoor lighting, including compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s). CFL’s are commonly long, cylinder shaped and ...

Fluorescent tube lighting was a staple in homes and commercial buildings in the late 20th century. In residential settings, ...

A light source consisting of a long glass tube containing mercury in a partial vacuum. Available in many lengths and several diameters, the tube is lined with a fluorescent phosphor. When the ...

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In This Article People / Dave DeCarlo If you tend to avoid going outside at night because your yard is just too dark, an outdoor light can help banish those scary shadows. With the right lighting ...

while the warm whites have a radiant glow that evokes the burning filaments that light up your nostalgia. Even the cool whites have a crispness that’s not too glaring or fluorescent. Add in a ...

From small outdoor patios, to huge party-sized yards, outdoor string lights add a sense of coziness and allow you to use your space a little longer than usual by providing light. They look great ...

Stringing Christmas lights on your holiday tree can be a fun family activity to get you into the spirit of the holidays, but decorating outdoors can be a whole other beast. Luckily, someone was ...