Installing Fluorescent Light Fixture In Garage

Not only are t8 fluorescent bulbs a great choice for brighter lighting they are also far more economical than other types of lighting.

Installing fluorescent light fixture in garage.

If you want more light in your garage you can install additional lights on an existing circuit. The size is easier to work with and is more easily sourced. The hard mounting variety mount between ceiling rafters or other ceiling framing and are secured to. I want to install t8 fluorescent light fixtures in my garage so i need help with the wiring.

Installing fluorescent lights and connecting electrical. There will be four to eight wires coming out of the ballast. Photos 2 and 3 show how to remove the old ballast from the fluorescent light fixture. Many fluorescent lights do not work below 50 degrees.

The ceiling is unfinished s0 i plan on doing the wiring first. Flush fluorescent light fixtures come in two basic configurations hard mounting and drop in. You need to use the drywall anchor bolts to hold the fluorescent garage lighting in position. However if you live in a cold climate you should choose a fluorescent fixture based on the lowest temperature in your garage.

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. 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. Confirm that the new ballast matches the old one photo below and then install it as shown in photo 4. To do this run it through the electrical plastic conduit to protect it.

Step 3 installing the fluorescent garage lighting fitting. Remove the bulbs and open up the fixture as shown in photo 1. Look behind the location where the fixtures will be mounted. Use a stud find if necessary and measure and mark the location on the inside wall where the fixture will be.

Installing a t8 fixture in your garage for fluorescent lighting will give you a much brighter light than incandescent bulbs. Light fixtures should use 4 foot bulbs. If the garage is finished with insulation and drywall this can be difficult. Fluorescent lights are the traditional choice for garage spaces.