Right on brother, your vid totally helped me out and meant I didn't need to call in an electrician to do it for me. Thanks lot for posting this Ian, much appreciated
I'm by no means an electrician but for yall picking on this guy about not turning the power off, just flipping the switch, it might be a 3 way. Well if you read the description it says Standard. Standard means just a regular standard flip one switch light. Don't give him a hard time. It was a great video for me, and I hope to see more.
HI IAN - ( i'm from Australia) know it was 8 years ago - and you've come along way since - but i found your video clear and simple to follow ... so WHAT MORE CAN YOU WANT FROM AN EXPLANATION VIDEO ? From me YOU get 100%. I can see you're an EXCELLENT young man AND you don't need to 'internalize' crap that someone else is carrying inside them. Hope your life is going well, cheers
I ordered a ballast from amazon. When I opened it I saw that it had different color wires than the ballast that I was replacing. My first reaction was to send it back but I would lose money on doing that. After making sure it was the same type of ballast as I was replacing I just spliced the wires together. It worked. Thanks for this video it helped. I hope my comment helps someone else.
I just wanted to know if the cluster of wires are color coated. I'm trouble shooting trying to find the problem with some lights at work. Thanks for the video, besides the one question I had everything was else was easy to understand and follow. I wish more you tube videos were this direct and to the point. Thanks bud row.
Apparently there are 3 way switches that can result in power still going to the wires. If one of them touches the metal housing, you could get shocked. Kill the breaker.
all you guys saying stuff about his hat don't know what you're talking about. it's supposed to be worn looking like that. you can buy hats already in that style (distressed) or make them look like that yourself.
Here, changing the ballast was basically common sense, first unwire then wire the same way. What caught my attention is, how was the whole thing was disconnected from the roof ? how do you connect the whole thing back onto the ceiling. This left me more anxious that other videos, plus the baseball cap needs to go.
I need a step by step video showing me how to install two T12 baldy for a four light fixture. I don't want to change then to T8i want to keep them at T12, can you help?
Interesting tips but you ignored the most important part of the process, the wiring. I had to change a pair of ballasts for a four bulb setup like yours. I bought a single four-bulb ballast so the wiring was a lot different, and I had to improvise as I was only working with the new ballast and the old wires. I managed to make it work on the first try and it was a hell of a learning experience, I was really proud. Thanks especially for the grounding tip, I sanded the ballast housing like you did and I'm sure I would have had problems if I hadn't.
most dummies and electricians keep saying on youtub,... 'you dummy make sure the power is off' ... that's so tyrannical. That's up to the person doing the work. Don't drink and drive. Wash your hands before you eat. C'mon a-holes... rate the other part, not that 1 single issue. I been in AA for 10 years... I know tons of people that drink. I have nothing but good things to say about them even though personally I hate drinking and don't ever do it!!
yikes...do not follow the advice that it is sufficient to just turn off the switch..if the light is not working you may be confused as to which way is on...also do not ever assume that the fixture was correctly installed to begin with.ALWAYS turn off the circuit at the fuse or breaker box and test the incoming black and white wires to the ballast with a non contact circuit tester before proceeding to disconnect any connectors....a non contact tester can be bought for a couple bucks.SAFETY FIRST!
You talked slowly , and clear , easy to understand. 👍👍👍
I just want to say you are great and continue doing what your doing God has a great plan for you!!!
This is the best video on replacing a ballast that I have viewed on RUclips! Thanks!
Right on brother, your vid totally helped me out and meant I didn't need to call in an electrician to do it for me. Thanks lot for posting this Ian, much appreciated
Nice easy to understand and see. Keep making more do it yourself videos
Thank you Ian. Great job in taking us step by step so a layman can figure this out. You saved me having to call an electrician and pay him big bucks.
Very clear and complete instructions. Good camera work, zooming in for important parts of the process. Thanks!
Very good presentation with clear instructions and good camera work. Thanks!!
Great video! Succinct and easy to understand. I didn't even take notes because Ian's explanation was empathetic and easy to follow. Thank YOU!
Ian, thanks for sharing...appreciate how clear you were in your instructions.
I'm by no means an electrician but for yall picking on this guy about not turning the power off, just flipping the switch, it might be a 3 way. Well if you read the description it says Standard. Standard means just a regular standard flip one switch light. Don't give him a hard time. It was a great video for me, and I hope to see more.
Good explanation, especially about the sequence of what wires to disconnect first. Thanks.
HI IAN - ( i'm from Australia) know it was 8 years ago - and you've come along way since - but i found your video clear and simple to follow ... so WHAT MORE CAN YOU WANT FROM AN EXPLANATION VIDEO ? From me YOU get 100%. I can see you're an EXCELLENT young man AND you don't need to 'internalize' crap that someone else is carrying inside them. Hope your life is going well, cheers
This was an excellent video. Each step was very precise with all directions. Great job! Now we will go fix our fixture! Thank you!
I ordered a ballast from amazon. When I opened it I saw that it had different color wires than the ballast that I was replacing. My first reaction was to send it back but I would lose money on doing that. After making sure it was the same type of ballast as I was replacing I just spliced the wires together. It worked. Thanks for this video it helped. I hope my comment helps someone else.
Good job young man. I can do it! Thank you for your clarity, direction and politeness. :) Peace
clear enough for me to understand. Thank you for being so clear. Best video for me
clearest explanation i've seen yet, thanks.
Thanks for showing me how to do this I am going to change it now.
I just wanted to know if the cluster of wires are color coated. I'm trouble shooting trying to find the problem with some lights at work. Thanks for the video, besides the one question I had everything was else was easy to understand and follow. I wish more you tube videos were this direct and to the point. Thanks bud row.
To be clear, a switch is NOT a disconnect and will not guarantee that the power is off. Save yourself getting shocked and turn off the breaker.
Apparently there are 3 way switches that can result in power still going to the wires. If one of them touches the metal housing, you could get shocked. Kill the breaker.
Especially important if you live in the UK--where the voltage is 240.
Fuck the UK
Nice going you showed every step I appreciate that
Thank you for posting this. Huge help
Good explanation .
Thanks a lot, Richard! Nice video. Good guy.
Great job! Right to the point.
thanks, this video is just what i needed.
Good explanation and video!
Great video..to the point !
Great video! Simple to understand.
The best video for this!
thanks ian very helpful man
all you guys saying stuff about his hat don't know what you're talking about. it's supposed to be worn looking like that. you can buy hats already in that style (distressed) or make them look like that yourself.
This is the best. Thanks.
Very helpful. Thank you
Very helpful, Thanks!
Here, changing the ballast was basically common sense, first unwire then wire the same way. What caught my attention is, how was the whole thing was disconnected from the roof ? how do you connect the whole thing back onto the ceiling. This left me more anxious that other videos, plus the baseball cap needs to go.
You the Man!! Thanks
Nice explanation.
Some houses have the Neutral running through the switch, meaning you run HOT straight to the light box.
If i cap the white and black line to prevent touching that will prevent shock?
very good!!! thanks
Great vid!
somebody buy this guy a new hat.
hallcrash how about I buy you a can of fuck off
I need a step by step video showing me how to install two T12 baldy for a four light fixture. I don't want to change then to T8i want to keep them at T12, can you help?
T12 lamps and ballasts are being phased out. You'd probably be hard pressed to find a replacement T12 ballast.
I hear ya, the company I work for has T12 and I don't think they are interested in changing to T8 at this time but thanks
You can get a T12 ballast anywhere. They are still being made, as are the lamps.
In probably going to have to advice my boss to upgrade, thanks for writing back
Interesting tips but you ignored the most important part of the process, the wiring. I had to change a pair of ballasts for a four bulb setup like yours. I bought a single four-bulb ballast so the wiring was a lot different, and I had to improvise as I was only working with the new ballast and the old wires. I managed to make it work on the first try and it was a hell of a learning experience, I was really proud.
Thanks especially for the grounding tip, I sanded the ballast housing like you did and I'm sure I would have had problems if I hadn't.
Mario You changed a balast via improvisation and were proud of yourself. Jesus Christ if my life was so simple. Godspeed man.
Is there any kind of residual power in the ballast even if the power is off?
Thanks!
You should cut the wires short and make the splices neater instead of having the wires all bunched up. Just a neater job. Other than that. Great job.
At 1:10, did he say "they are very combustible"?
It says the ballast must be grounded via the metal frame.
What if it isn't grounded ?
What are the problems that might arise due to it ?
allah ackbar shit. Stuff will blow up papi.
I replaced the ballast and now every time I turn the light on, my TV signal goes off..once I turn the light off the TV signal comes back on.
can we use 220v chok on 120 v spply/?
well our ballast cables were not near so short as yours. Guess ours have to be cut but didn't see any reference to that here.
So Gorgy girl, you had to cut some wires and are crying the video didn't talk about it. Misery stems from ungratefulness.
You are more worth it having a wire wound magnetic ballest.
Combustible bulbs ? That’s a first for me.
combustible ha ,wow
most dummies and electricians keep saying on youtub,... 'you dummy make sure the power is off' ... that's so tyrannical. That's up to the person doing the work. Don't drink and drive. Wash your hands before you eat. C'mon a-holes... rate the other part, not that 1 single issue. I been in AA for 10 years... I know tons of people that drink. I have nothing but good things to say about them even though personally I hate drinking and don't ever do it!!
You might want to replace that hat while you are replacing your bad ballast :-)
robertbdesmond you might want to fuck off about my hat
yikes...do not follow the advice that it is sufficient to just turn off the switch..if the light is not working you may be confused as to which way is on...also do not ever assume that the fixture was correctly installed to begin with.ALWAYS turn off the circuit at the fuse or breaker box and test the incoming black and white wires to the ballast with a non contact circuit tester before proceeding to disconnect any connectors....a non contact tester can be bought for a couple bucks.SAFETY FIRST!
Andrew Jordan how about you fuck off
My god monotone
ramjet 1962 my god shut the fuck up