Can I use Cellophane on a fluorescent light fixture?
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Has anyone ever used colored Cellophane on a fluorescent light fixture? We cut cellophane and taped it on the inside against the box panel cover. The effect is awesome, but I am wondering if there is a fire hazard there? The lights don't put off heat really and the cellophane sits about 8 inches away from the actual tube/bulb. I just wondered if anyone had ever tried this?
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Shoshana
on Jan 23, 2018
I would definitely worry about a fire hazard. Maybe if you applied it on the outside over the glass it could work -
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Janet Pizaro
on Jan 23, 2018
I do not think that is a good idea, for sure a fire hazard -
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Nun32489822
on Jan 23, 2018
you can buy different colored fluorescent light fittings at the local electrical dealers eric -
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Valerie Elson
on Jan 23, 2018
I have never tried this but having installed 2 of my own fluorescent kitchen light systems and I think you are fine especially since the cellophane is not directly on the bulb, and there is sufficient space between the electrical components and the cellophane. This would be compared to placing a light diffusing panel intended for the fluorescent light -
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Valerie Elson
on Jan 23, 2018
you are fine if you are just covering a solid panel with a color, if it is a grate like panel, I would leave an inch at both ends for some air flow just to be safe. -
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Carol rathburn
on Jan 23, 2018
not sure on that one -
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Andraya Perrine
on Mar 27, 2018
How did this this work out for you Kate Wilson? I had the same idea for my basement fluorescents lol?
Shoshana
on Jan 23, 2018
Janet Pizaro
on Jan 23, 2018
Nun32489822
on Jan 23, 2018
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