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Posted By Pete Turner
Hi,
Just a quick question,
The Landlord of my office block currently supplies a maintenance man to fix our flashing lights,blocked toilets etc.
I have just been told that this service of maintenance will cease.
My manager has asked me if I would turn flashing light strips in the future,to stop them flashing.He said then he will call out an electrian to replace the light strip.
I am worried about getting a electric shock from the light fitting,especially as I will be working from height!
Is this a reasonable request or should they employ a qualified electrician?
Cheers
Pete
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Posted By holmezy
Pete,
provided that you use safe access equipment, (which may be a step ladder or platform etc) and you have taken into account any other risks involved then I don't see a major problem. However, If a flourescent tube is flickering, its probably better to turn it off at the switch and then remove the starter (capacitor) so that it wont re light when switched on. If you turn the tube, then there is a small risk that it may fall, immediately or later, as you effectively disengage the locking mechanism by turning it to a position where it wont light up.
Of course, this is just my considered opinion and others may differ!!!
Holmezy
beertime looms....
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Posted By Andrew M
Looking at the bigger picture. Without a maintenance, man how is your landlord going to maintain your premises?
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Posted By Tabs
Ask your employer for a qualified electrician to risk assess the task and provide you with a safe working system.
A capacitor is a power storage device and I would not routinely play with them (though modern editions are usually safe to handle).
It should be, one the whole, a relatively safe thing for you to do if precautions such as isolation and testing are done before you touch the fittings.
A recent thread got two replies (one of them mine) that told of light fittings becoming 'live' and providing a nasty shock ... so it isn't completely risk-free.
Your employer has an obligation to risk assess, provide a safe system, provide information and training to suit, and to ensure he only requires you to do what you are competent at.
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Posted By Robert.
Holmezy.
High frequency lighting has no starters.
The starter you refer to is for switch start ballasts.
Just pointing you in the right direction :)
And also for those looking for something that may not be there!
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Posted By holmezy
Robert,
thanks for the point in the right direction, but how do you know they are Hi Frequency and not just flourescent tubes?
Do you have insider knowledge?
Holmezy
might try a cider later....
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Posted By Tony Priest
Pete:
By turning the light strip (tube) to prevent it from flashing may render the strip insecure and you run the risk that the strip may fall out and hit someone.
I must apologise in advanced if I have picked this up wrong.
If you are worried about getting an electric shock then I would question your knowledge of the task that you are being requested to carry out. You must have an understanding of electricity and of the electrical light fitting, but not necessary be a fully qualified electrician to do this task.
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