New here - lighting question

[Shax11]

Hi Everyone,

I came across this forum whilst I was just looking to see if I could get some advice about changing fluorescent lighting fixture to a normal E22 light bulb fixture...

If anyone knows if it can be done DIY job or do I need an electrician.. can’t seem to find any info online.

Kind Regards

 

[chris gray]

Do you consider yourself competent enough to do it?

 

[Shax11]

Do you consider yourself competent enough to do it?

I don’t know the first thing I’m supposed to do about it. I did disassemble the light fixture to find a circuit board. Then I realised I’ve not turn main power off. So I reassembled it back and have not touched it since. Will I not be able to follow a step wise producedure and do it myself?

 

[Moley]

It can be done but if you need to ask if it can be done then I would say that you are probably not competent to do it and should probably get an electrician to do the job for you

 

[Taylortwocities]

I realised I’ve not turn main power off. So I reassembled it back and have not touched it since.

It's a blessing that you have elected not to touch it. You only get one chance with electricity and it looks like you've used yours up.
Get someone in, please.

 

[Shax11]

It can be done but if you need to ask if it can be done then I would say that you are probably not competent to do it and should probably get an electrician to do the job for you

Okay thank you for your advice. I will get an electrician. Also how long of a job is it? Any approximate quote I’m looking at?

 

[Shax11]

It's a blessing that you have elected not to touch it. You only get one chance with electricity and it looks like you've used yours up.
Get someone in, please.

Lol, okay I will get someone in. Thank you.

 

[The Ghost]

You could change if for an LED fitting that comes with instructions. Basically you omit the control gear and wire it direct. However I would caution that the way fluorescents work there is massively high voltage and it is very fortunate you did not receive a fatal shock. Safe isolation is the first and foremost item on an electricians list.

 

[Taylortwocities]

It’s a 20 minute job. Most will want a 2-hour minimum. If they can be bothered to do something this trivial.

 

[Shax11]

You could change if for an LED fitting that comes with instructions. Basically you omit the control gear and wire it direct. However I would caution that the way fluorescents work there is massively high voltage and it is very fortunate you did not receive a fatal shock. Safe isolation is the first and foremost item on an electricians list.

I looked at LED ones but I rather avoid and just get an electrician in, as everyone’s suggested.

 

[Shax11]

It’s a 20 minute job. Most will want a 2-hour minimum. If they can be bothered to do something this trivial.

Okay thank you. I thought it to be ‘trivial’ as such too hence why I thought if guided through the process I would be able to do it. Hey that’s a cool over the phone consultancy job eh lol

 

[Taylortwocities]

It’s New Year’s Eve. I may be able to give some guidance.
So....TURN THE POWER OFF
Remove the cover and take a photo of the termination if the wiring.
Also post a photo of the terminals on the new fitting.

 

[Shax11]

It’s New Year’s Eve. I may be able to give some guidance.
So....TURN THE POWER OFF
Remove the cover and take a photo of the termination if the wiring.
Also post a photo of the terminals on the new fitting.

That is very kind of you, there’s no super urgency on this I can wait for guidance after New Years even next week. Is it possible I can private message u as such? Really appreciate it.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Better to put it on the forum. I may not be capable of replying after tonight’s planned shenanigans.

 

[Shax11]

Better to put it on the forum. I may not be capable of replying after tonight’s planned shenanigans.

Okay I will do - to start with can I just ask what parts I will need to convert this?

Thank you

Ps hope you have a fantastic New Years lol (sounds like u do plan to)

 

[Rpa07]

You’ll have to put it on an RCD at 12.01 so make sure @Taylortwocities ‘aka’ Cinderella is back on the coach by 12 midnight!

 

[Shax11]

You’ll have to put it on an RCD at 12.01 so make sure @Taylortwocities ‘aka’ Cinderella is back on the coach by 12 midnight!

Lol I had no idea what an RCD is just googled it. Ps I have no electrical knowledge but I want to attempt this conversion with your guys guidance... so do I just buy a e22 socket? or do u guys need to see the internals of the tube fixture first?

 

[Rpa07]

It will be from the pendant cover at the ceiling that we’ll want a picture of.
We’ll go from there albeit against the forum regulations - wonder if the moderators have passed out yet from the Babysham intake!
Schools out for Summer.

 

[Shax11]

It will be from the pendant cover at the ceiling that we’ll want a picture of.
We’ll go from there albeit against the forum regulations - wonder if the moderators have passed out yet from the Babysham intake!
Schools out for Summer.

Okay, I will get hold of a picture. Why is it against forum regulations? I’m still just obtaining advice?? lol appreciate all your guys advice

 

[Rpa07]

We’re not allowed to give step by step instructions in case you slip and put your foot through the 65” OLED and sue us!