METHOD AND ADAPTER FOR RELOCATING A FLUORESCENT TUBE IN A FIXTURE

摘要

A method and adapter allows relocation of fluorescent light tubes to be offset from existing light fixture sockets, an adapter installed in each of a pair of opposite fixture sockets and having a plug connected at the ends of a pair of electrical leads able to receive the relocated fluorescent tube contact pins and establish a power connection to the tube in the offset location. Each adapter is held in the existing socket by grooving on pins inserted in the socket or by a retention clip. The adapter also has a transverse extension rod and tube holding clip mounted thereto to provide a support for a respective end of the relocated tube. Alternatively, auxiliary sockets mounted in an offset location are electrically connected to the adapter and mount the tube in the relocated position.