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how do i know whether to replace a tube or starter for a fluorescent strip light?
i have a fluorescent strip light in my kitchen. when i switch it on the light flickers and does not stay on. is this due to the tube or the starter? neither has been replaced for about 5 years. it has a 58w tube and 65w starter at the moment.
hmmmm, i have 2 conflicting answers here. the tube is slightly black at one end, but it does light up, then flickers on and off and there is a buzzing sound.
A new starter is so cheap (less than £1) that it is surely worth just replacing that first - if it solves the problem good - if it doesn't then you know you need a new tube. I always reckon to replace both anyrate when it starts acting up - the starter is so cheap it is not a waste changing it.
Fluorescent tubes should be replaced anyrate if 5 years old - they lose quite a lot of light output with age and you will be surprised how much brighter a new one appears.
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