How To Remove A Tube Light. 2 Fluorescent tubes sizes and LED tube light retrofitting Because fluorescent fixtures are often mounted into ceilings and connected directly to mains electricity they are relatively expensive and difficult to replace completely. Remove the cover from the fixture and remove the bulbs.
Remove the fluorescent tube bulbs from the fixture. Step 3 Place your hands on each end of the fluorescent bulb with your thumbs under the bulb. Twist the tube to lock it in.
Remove the panel that covers the internal wiring and ballast this varies depending on the fixture but usually is held on with one or two screws Cut the wires coming from the ballast with wire cutters.
Some simply snap in and out some slide off and others have two small screws on each end requiring a Phillips-head screwdriver. Removing the difficult to budge let alone rotate tube in one of my fixtures became very easy to turn and remove after spraying the end of the fixture with a silicone lubricant I used the TAL 5 made by wd40. Locate the ballast cover on one end of the fixture unscrew it and remove it. Rotate the bulb toward you with your thumbs.
