How to Replace a 2 or 4-pin Fluorescent Bulb

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Published 2017-08-27

This shows how to remove and/or replace a 2-pin or 4- pin fluorescent bulb in a recessed ceiling can.

All Comments (21)

@northvillage1828 9 months ago

OMG! I've been always trying to unscrew by turning it!!! This video saved me. Thank you!!!!!
@jiannablue7779 1 month ago

Thank you sir!
@leaf9530 5 months ago

Thank you for this video. Living in a rental and I was trying to remove a bulb and was wondering why it didn't budge. Tried twisting it and was afraid i was going to ruin it. Thanks to your video, i found that i just needed to give it a little pull. I felt so silly but hey, i got the job done :D
@ajitgeorgekuruvilla7384 1 year ago

Very useful. Thanks.
@OverlordMaggie 7 months ago

Never had a two-pin fixture until this apartment, thanks for the video tutorial! Readers, mine were wedged in quite tight and can make a surprising clack when they pop in or come out. Don't be startled! Cleaning glass shouldn't make it to your to-do list, be safe.
@judoz420 1 year ago

Wish I watched this before I went freestyle lol, I immediatley pulled it from the bulb and the old part of lightbulb is now jammed in there xD
@brybry12ful 5 years ago

Thank you!
@MJMermer 5 months ago

You rock. Thanks. Great job.
@lukenguyen948 1 year ago

I used the paint can opener to hook at the base of the bulb and pull it out. It avoids the need to remove the lamp shade.
@tedshirai6747 3 years ago

Thank you
@mamthagandhi1865 3 years ago

Tq
@Tati94942 4 years ago

Hello, I am having trouble replacing the Gx23 13w bulb in my old desk lamp. I bought a replacement one, but the new one keeps flickering and takes several minutes to turn on. Any advice? Thank you
@seahwaikok5295 6 years ago

How about replacing the socket? any advice?
@1squit 4 years ago

Nice video; funny, but I have been having trouble getting the new bulb to pop into the socket...Then I realized that the base was a bit too long. Beware that they come in two different sizes, and look almost the same!
@eujiahealthywealthylongevi4786 3 years ago

Can you use PLC 13W BALLAST as PLC 18W ballast for PLC lamps ?
@xoltron_5 6 years ago

Can you still buy the 2 or 4 pin Fluorescent fixture's anymore?
@BoydJones 6 years ago

Any tips for bulbs that won't come out?
@chengliu872 4 years ago

How would you do this if the light is in an area that is out of reach? I need to replace one that is over 12' from the ground and is directly above the stairs so ladders are not an option.
@dwaipyanbanerjee5332 2 years ago

What is the chaking procedure of this lamp. Pls reply
@risparmioiper3911 2 years ago

hello, can i replace a 4 pin plc with 2 pin? cause i cant find 4 pin