How to connect fluorescent lights?

meisy# · Aug 26, 2019

All fluorescent lights in this house (230V) are connected "1 switch - 1 light". So I have no where to get inspiration how to connect second fluorescent light.

Could I do this?

[ElectriciansForums.net] How to connect fluorescent lights?

snowhead · Aug 26, 2019

5 words in white text

meisy# · Aug 26, 2019

What does it mean? I dont get it?

DPG · Aug 26, 2019

What wire colour system do you use over there?

Sintra · Aug 26, 2019

If I can remember correctly it’s black or red (live) and white (neutral)

meisy# · Aug 27, 2019

DPG said:
What wire colour system do you use over there?

Does it really matter if there are red/black or gold/silver wires leading to that light?

Question is, if I should connect that second light parallel/series? On Google I saw that sometimes there is added some "balast" or something. Etc. Etc. Etc.

westward10 · Aug 27, 2019

Parallel direct to the incoming terminals of the existing light.

DPG · Aug 27, 2019

meisy# said:
Does it really matter if there are red/black or gold/silver wires leading to that light?

Question is, if I should connect that second light parallel/series? On Google I saw that sometimes there is added some "balast" or something. Etc. Etc. Etc.

The colours are fairly relevant yes. For instance, in our system the green would actually be the earth conductor.

As above, the fittings would be wired in parallel, not series. Any ballast, starters etc should be within the fitting.